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Totally awesome
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The sky cleared Monday. Nothing was going to keep Ellis County and the thousands who flooded the area to watch the total solar eclipse from experiencing this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. In the days leading up to the eclipse forecasts had predicted heavy clouds in North Texas that could obstruct the view of the…
Business
City Council turns down hotel rezoning
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A rezoning proposal for two new hotels near Methodist Midlothian Medical Center was denied by the Midlothian City Council during Tuesday night’s meeting — but the applicant can return to the council with an amended plan. The vote to deny was 5-1, with councilmember Allen Moorman voting against the denial and Mayor…
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Eclipse Over Ellis County
'Kindness Eclipses All' unites local leaders
Staff report While Texas prepares for the April 8 total solar eclipse, Midlothian City Council is joined by members of the Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees and the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce to proclaim April 2024 Community Kindness Month in Midlothian. “Kindness Eclipses All” will include a month-long menu of activities for people of all…
Opinion
Ken Ansell: We should wear the clothing of Christ
. I’m spoiled and I know it. What I mean is the Blonde irons my clothes, but every day I have to answer a question. That question is: “What are you going to wear?” I’m old, I’m tired and I care so much I’ve become cynical – so going to the closet and picking out…
Conversations
5 Questions, 5 Answers: Kasey Cheshier, Director of Community Relations – Methodist Midlothian
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com What are the most pressing challenges facing our community at a local level right now? Midlothian’s strong economy, educational system and small-town charm have continued to attract a steady population growth over the past few years. Responding to the basic infrastructure needs continues to be a pressing challenge in multiple facets as…