Come early for a free tree giveaway, stay late for a fireworks show, and enjoy the music of country singer-songwriter, Bradley Banning in between at the Autumn Beats season finale this Saturday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., at Community Park, 3601 S. 14th Street.
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Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future (CCEF), a national nonprofit advancing state-based clean energy policy solutions, has announced its 2024 Clean Energy Champion honorees. CCEF advocates for competitive, market-oriented energy policies that help states transition to a clean energy future.
City of Midlothian sewer customers will see an increase in the wastewater rates on their bills due on Nov. 15, per the five-year wastewater rate plan.
The Midlothian Fire Department responded to the following incidents:
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Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Midlothian community members had kind words for public servant Boyce Whatley, who served as mayor of the city from May 2005 to December 2011 and filled numerous other roles in city leadership. Word was received last week that Whatley died on Sept. 17 at the age of 66. “On behalf of the Midlothian City Council and staff, Mayor Justin Coffman extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of Boyce Layne Whatley upon his passing,” the city posted on its Facebook page. “Our community lost a true leader, supporter and friend with the passing of Boyce on Sept. 17.” According to the city’s social media, Midlothian had the honor and benefit of 18 years of public service from Whatley, who served as a member of the Park Board (1989-1992), Midlothian Community Development Corporation (original member 1998-1999), Planning and Zoning Commission (1998-1999), Capital Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Committee (1998), City Council (1999-2005). “During the years he displayed exemplary dedication to the best interests of this community by working tirelessly for the betterment of its economic, cultural, and aesthetic development,” the city stated. “He brought an array of talents to his performance of this job and represented the city with vigor and an unrivalled passion.” Whatley’s life was celebrated on Saturday at First Methodist Church in Midlothian. Memorial gifts in his name can be made to the church’s Care Ministry for Assisted Living or Food for Kids programs. “Boyce and his wife Sheila were married for 42 years,” the city stated. “He was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, and a faithful community servant.” He is also survived by his daughter Kelsie Merrell and her husband Clay and their two children Fallon and Jack; his son Hayden Whatley and his wife Brenna and their two children Emerson and Madelyn; […]
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Ellis County voters came out to the polls in droves on Monday, the first day of early voting in Texas. The numbers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission turned down a specific-use permit request to allow U-Haul rentals at a convenience store on Main… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Midlothian Public Works Department invites residents to drop off their non-hazardous waste at a free Household Cleanup Event to be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 1050 N. U.S. Highway 67, from 8 a.m. to noon.