For the second time in just over three years, Midlothian High School was forced to take emergency safety measures on Monday afternoon because of a security threat. In a social media message, Midlothian ISD said that a threat was reported to campus administration.
Seniors who are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia at The Cottage at Midtowne Senior Living in Midlothian participate in activities that keep them engaged emotionally. The community has introduced “babies” (dolls) for the seniors in memory care to care for.
In front of a packed room at City Hall last Tuesday, the Midlothian City Council narrowly rejected an ordinance that would outlaw abortion and makes the city a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” However, the measure is likely to be placed before voters in a May 2023 referendum. Mayor Pro Tem Justin Coffman’s motion for the council to approve the ordinance outright failed by a 4-3 vote, with councilmembers Anna Hammonds and Hud Hartson voting in favor along with Coffman, and Mayor Richard Reno, Wayne Sibley, Walter Darrach and Clark Wickliffe voting against.
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its annual auction fundraiser event, presented by Leasing Impressions. “An Evening of Jazz” will take place on Saturday, Oct.
Ellis County has big future plans for the county-owned rural property that, before long, may not be so rural. The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court recently approved the development of a master plan for the “county farm” site with HOK Inc.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting in Waxahachie at the Asian King Buffet at 507 N. Hwy 77, Suite 950, in the Northgate Plaza Shopping Center, across Highway 77 from Whataburger, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Midlothian’s free autumn concert series continues this Saturday, Oct. 8 with a show by The Red Iron Push, a Texas Red Dirt band, 7 p.m.
Orville Cross admits he didn’t have any luck last weekend when he set up a kiosk at Milford City Park to encourage residents to register to vote. But he’s going to keep trying.
State Rep. Brian Harrison recently welcomed President Donald Trump’s secretary of health and human services to House District 10.
The Hero Service Coalition will host the 22nd Annual Ellis County Veteran’s Celebration Ceremony honoring all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m.