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Local student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at Angelo State

SAN ANGELO — Angelo State University's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its fall 2024 class of 62 new student members, including Cecily Crawford of Midlothian, during a special initiation ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center. PKP is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for students in all academic disciplines.

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Midlo Memo

Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A calendar of events in the Midlothian and surrounding areas. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to send meeting and event notices to wspinks@cherryroad.com for inclusion. City Hall and Library Grand Opening Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. New City Hall and Library, 215 North 8th St. Community grand opening celebration for the new City Hall and Library. Midlothian Annual Christmas Celebration Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street, and along North 8th Street Midlothian’s annual Christmas Celebration will feature a holiday market, take-and-make crafts, selfies with Santa, food trucks, entertainment, and much more. Midlothian 2024 Light Up Parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. North 8th Street and West Avenue F Christmas Movie Magic is the theme for the City of Midlothian’s 2024 Light-Up Parade. Prize categories for this year’s parade include Best Use of Theme, Best Use of Lights, Most Original, and Mayor’s Choice. Registration for entries is now open at Midlothian.tx.us/SpecialEvents. 40th Annual Ellis County Toy Run Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Midlothian and Sokol Hall, 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis The Gryphons Motorcycle Club of Ellis County is sponsoring the event that will start in downtown Midlothian and wrap up at Sokol Hall in Ennis. Riders only need to show up, bring an unopened toy and $5 per person, at the form-up point in downtown Midlothian. Canned goods will also be accepted. Donuts/coffee will be available at the form-up; and the ride will end in Ennis with hot dogs, drinks, snacks, t-shirts, auctions and raffles. Midlothian Rotary Club Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10, noon-1 p.m. Jalapeño’s Lemon Pepper, 1000 George Hopper Road The Midlothian Rotary Club meets every Tuesday. For meeting locations each week, please visit the club’s homepage, midlothianrotary.com. Ellis County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Ellis County […]

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