Health officials encourage measles prevention
Health officials are encouraging the community to stay vigilant as the number of measles cases continues to spread in Texas.
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Chamber announces new office manager
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Kenna Standridge to its team as its new Office Manager.
County appoints Susan Heath as local rabies control authority
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.
Rural Heritage Farm plans improvements
The Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm has announced plans to improve the western side of the 145-acre farm located west of Waxahachie. The current focus of the farm is for people to experience a living history of late 19th and early 20th century farm families with events at the farm headquarters, and tours of the 1913 McKinney Aday Farmhouse located on the eastern side of the property.
Counseling center addresses critical mental health needs
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS) is proud to announce the opening of a new Counseling Center in Waxahachie, providing no-cost mental health services to individuals and families in need.
MISD DI teams qualify for Lone Star Finals
On Feb. 8, the Greater Fort Worth Regional Destination Imagination tournament was held at Waxahachie High School.
Winter Walk kicks off new year at Mockingbird Park
The Mayor’s Annual Winter Walk drew a crowd of about 80 people to Mockingbird Nature Park on Saturday, Feb. 15, kicking off nature walk season at the 62-acre park.
Councilmembers face May 3 vote
Every season is election season in Ellis County, thanks to the regular city and school board joint elections that take place on the first Saturday every May.
Telling the tooth: Local dentist writes book
Midlothian dentist Dr. Tony Nguyen has written a book on how to care for teeth and prevent cavities, and wants everyone in the community to be provided with the knowledge.
Make a date with nature at Mockingbird Park
After kicking off their 2025 season of events at Mockingbird Nature Park this Saturday with the Mayor’s Winter Walk, members of the Texas Master Naturalists Indian Trail Chapter of Navarro and Ellis Counties will continue their nature activities with Wildflower Walks on Saturdays, beginning March 15, at 9 a.m. Participants will enjoy guided ½-mile walks to learn about the wildflowers, native plants, and animal life of the park, located at 1361 Onward Road.