Sports

MHS' Bradyn Smith brings home gold

Staff report ABILENE — Midlothian High School senior Bradyn Smith had a record-setting performance in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state championships on Saturday, bringing home the gold medal…

Lifestyle

Hippity, hoppity, spring's on its way

Staff report Thousands of kids collected 50,000 toy-filled eggs at last Saturday’s egg hunt held at Community Park. This is the first of several Midlothian Parks & Rec Department events…

News

TV report reveals MPD 'deficiencies'

Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com An outside audit of a Midlothian Police Department division has found a number of deficiencies that need to be corrected, according to a television news report. CBS News Texas reported on Monday as part of its “I-Team” series that it had received a copy of the audit, which was recently conducted by…

Business

Local bank provides financial literacy resources to students

Staff report Community National Bank & Trust of Texas is bringing financial literacy education to over 3,720 students and residents in several Texas counties. Students at 11 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of…

Special Sections

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: Easter a time to reset and refocus

. We are in the middle of Holy Week. Lots of emotions this week, a real roller coaster. I’m thinking the disciples did not have a lot of what happened this week on their bingo cards when they dropped their nets and started to follow Jesus. These 12 guys must have felt some vindication as…

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…

Sports

MHS' Bradyn Smith brings home gold

Staff report ABILENE — Midlothian High School senior Bradyn Smith had a record-setting performance in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state championships on Saturday, bringing home the gold medal in the 308-pound weight class…

Lifestyle

Hippity, hoppity, spring's on its way

Staff report Thousands of kids collected 50,000 toy-filled eggs at last Saturday’s egg hunt held at Community Park. This is the first of several Midlothian Parks & Rec Department events being held this spring free…