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

What an exciting Livestock Show and Rodeo

Patty Hullett Mirror contributor The Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo took over the weekend iat the Ellis County Youth Expo Center last week, and it culminated with the live…

News

Heritage Belles win national titles

Patty Hullett Mirror contributor After competing in the two-day American Dance/Drill Team National Competition held at University of North Texas in Denton on Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, the Belles are now home and back at school this week. So, say “hello” to the recently-crowned 2024 National Champion Dance Team (Medium). In addition,…

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

Diana Dobson: For future cancer breakthroughs, we need to protect IP

. The federal government may soon upend Texas’ innovative ecosystem as we know it. A proposal, currently under consideration by the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), would enable federal officials to strip essential patent rights from innovative companies. This includes the multitude of Texas-based biotechs working to deliver the next wave of cutting-edge…

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

What an exciting Livestock Show and Rodeo

Patty Hullett Mirror contributor The Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo took over the weekend iat the Ellis County Youth Expo Center last week, and it culminated with the live TV broadcast of the Pro…