WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, March 11, the House passed The Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act. This legislation funds the federal government at current discretionary spending levels through the remainder of the fiscal year to support President Trump’s work to reignite economic growth.
Ellis County Judge Todd Little has been named as Chief Elected Official of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, a 14-county partnership that oversees the planning, oversight, policy guidance, and design of services in North Texas to promote economic growth, opportunity, and a skilled workforce. As Chief Elected Official, Judge Little will have a high degree of influence over key policy recommendations of the Workforce Development Board.
Staff report Ellis County is recovering after a line of strong storms ripped through the area Saturday morning, which led to one death and widespread property damage. According to the…
Since 1880, 60 tornadoes have been recorded in Ellis County, according to the National Weather Service. The majority (45) of the twisters have been rated F/EF-0 to F/EF-1, the weaker end of the scale.
A 169-acre development within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Midlothian drew extra scrutiny from Ellis County Commissioners before ultimate approval during Tuesday’s meeting of the county’s governing body.
The City of Midlothian is working with Flash Vote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents to inform its decisions. Flash Vote is a public survey platform used to recruit a panel of residents who are representative of the entire community to answer short surveys.
Health officials are encouraging the community to stay vigilant as the number of measles cases continues to spread in Texas.
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Kenna Standridge to its team as its new Office Manager.
After 20 years, Manna House is entering a new chapter under new leadership. Following the retirement of long-time director Sissy Franklin at the end of 2024, the Manna House Board of Directors has appointed Norma Belcher as the new Executive Director.
Ellis County commissioners have appointed veterinarian Susan M. Heath as the Local Rabies Control Authority in accordance with the Texas Rabies Control Act of 1981.