News
City Council Place 5 Q&A: Ross Weaver
. Name: Ross Weaver Current profession: Executive Vice President – Operations for Town Square Title Political Party: Republican Elected office sought: Midlothian City Council, Place 5 Previous political experience: City of Midlothian – Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman 2012 – 2020 / Commission 2023 – Present Family: Wife – Heather (20 Years); Son – Lukas…
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…
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: We can't move forward until we leave the past behind
. Jesus told us in John 10:10 that He came to give us an “abundant life,” a life that is overflowing. I believe that, and it is my experience, but I don’t see it so much with most people that claim to be a Christian. Why is that? What I see for the most part…
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…