The church is both a blessing and a curse. It’s easy to both love her and to not like her so much. I think Dickens had Sunday in mind when he wrote, “These were the best of times and the worst of times.” Ghandi said of us, “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” I get it and it hurts but at the end of the day I have to look in the mirror because I am the church, so are you.
On Oct. 18, the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court approved a series of amendments to its Outdoor Business Order, which was last updated in 2006.
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Awards Party celebrating 2022 achievements. The Awards Party will be held on Thursday, Jan.
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The Tree of Angels Dedication Ceremony provides a place for families and friends of those who have lost someone because of a violent crime or a sudden death event to gather and honor their loved ones. Organized by the Midlothian Police Department, the Tree of Angels event will be held on Tuesday, Dec.
Ten former and current members of the community were inducted Ellis County African American Hall of Fame on Saturday for their work and accomplishments around the county. The third annual induction ceremony took place at First United Methodist Church and was organized by the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library and its founder/director/ CEO Jamal Rasheed.
On Nov. 11th, 2022, Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation (BKCFF) awarded their fifth service canine to a deserving service member during a special Veterans Day “A Hero’s Homecoming” celebration. BKCFF gives back to heroes through various initiatives that focus on supporting servicemen and servicewomen in their transition to civilian life, investing in their overall mental health, and providing resources to the families who make sacrifices for our freedoms as well.
Mars Hill Band brought the brass, the vocals, and the funk to Midlothian’s first Autumn Beats concert on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Midlothian Community Park. Nearly 300 attendees filled the lawn of the Art Pierard Memorial Amphitheater and concertgoers filled the stage apron to dance to 80s and 90s pop hits like “Uptown Funk,” “Boogie Shoes,” “The Cupid Shuffle,” and much more.
North Texans opened their wallets and their hearts last week to help local nonprofits across the region, including in Ellis County. The Communities Foundation of Texas’ 14th Annual North Texas Giving Day, presented by Amazon, wrapped up Thursday with an unofficial total of $62 million received in donations.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.