In its second time considering the matter, the Midlothian City Council Tuesday night approved a zoning change to allow for a residential development north of Tower Road and west of FM 663. After a discussion that lasted for more than an hour, the council approved a zoning change for an 81.5-acre property from Agricultural to a planned development for single-family residential uses.
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.
To the Citizens of Ellis County:
A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a fatal collision in Midlothian at midday on Sunday, resulting in the driver’s death and lane closures on northbound U.S. Highway 287, according to officials.
DALLAS — Methodist Health System has announced that Methodist Midlothian Medical Center has earned “A” safety grades for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, the highest rating possible from the independent hospital watchdog.
In a special meeting held last week, Ellis County commissioners voted 4-0 to appoint former State Rep. John Wray (R-House District 10) to fill the County Judge seat beginning Thursday, when Judge Todd Little will vacate the position.
Firefighters at Midlothian Fire Department’s Station 1 are in mourning following the death of Riggs, the station’s 3 ½-year-old Yellow Labrador.
A number of options were on the table on Monday evening as the Midlothian ISD board of trustees addressed ways to reduce a projected 2025-2026 budget deficit of about $5.45 million during the board’s third budget meeting of the year. “We’ve got a major deficit, and we’ve got to figure out how to overcome it,” board president Gary Vineyard said.
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.
Midlothian’s annual Le Freak concert returns to downtown 8th Street on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring the popular disco-tribute band, the concert will occupy the space in front of the new City Hall and Library building all the way to Main Street.