News
Ellzey joins other Republicans to file VALID Act
Staff report Congressman Jake Ellzey, whose district includes Ellis County, released a statement Friday after he and other Republican colleagues filed the VALID Act. “The Biden administration lowered the security standard for illegal immigrants by allowing immigrants to fly into and throughout the U.S. without valid ID,” the statement reads. “Currently, the administration is allowing…
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
Midtowne seniors gather to view eclipse
Staff report Seniors at Midtowne Senior Living enjoyed connecting while viewing the amazing scene of the solar eclipse on April 8. It was truly an unforgettable experience for all. (Photos courtesy Midtowne Senior Living)
Opinion
The Lowe Down: 15th Century thinking . . .
. If you don’t think life is amazing, consider the fact that you are sitting on a large rock orbiting the Sun in a galaxy called The Milky Way. And this rock, we call Earth, also rotates creating our days and nights. Thanks to gravitational pull, we miraculously stay on this planet while it spins…
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…