OPINION: Keep politicians out of college sports

  Nearly everyone who is a college sports fan, myself included, knows the state of affairs in the NCAA is one fine mess. Especially regarding football and men’s basketball, the two major money-making sports, things have changed massively in the last few years – and mostly not in a good way.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Sunday’s US/Iran peace deal was apparently kept secret from Israel

  Over the course of the last week, I heard Tel Aviv was getting “pummeled.” Turns out that was not exactly true – go figure. The city was forced into bomb shelters June 7 during a major flare-up, but Israel’s aerial defense networks intercepted much of the incoming fire.

Midlothian PD investigates shooting

  MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are investigating a June 1 shooting. Patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Hawkins Run Road following a report of a possible shooting at 6:04 p.m.

Local data center commits millions for Ellis County animal shelter

  ELLIS COUNTY – PRNewswire reported last week Compass Datacenters has committed $15-million to build a new Ellis County animal shelter. Compass Datacenters was nearby local rescue volunteers who stepped up last year and tirelessly opened their homes to keep Ellis County animals safe.

Glenn Heights 2nd annual Teddy Bear Hospital focused on fun

  GLENN HEIGHTS – The 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Hospital in Glenn Heights last month was a great success. Hosted by Glenn Heights Fire Department and Ellis County Toys for Tots, not a bear went undiagnosed.

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BANDWIDTH: Data Center deals often made long before city councils get to vote

  I want to begin this week with an idea, and I want everyone to seriously think about it. It is a need Ellis County will have for at least the next decade.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Did Jared Kushner just buy his very own nuclear garrison in the middle of the Adriatic Sea?

  In the world of it does not get any crazier than that – well we have ourselves a crazier one. Please indulge me this week because sometimes you just know you fell off planet Earth and are in a “you would not believe what I dreamed last night” type of dream, only it’s not a dream.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 11, 2026)

  BARDWELL Bardwell City Council meetings are generally held on the first Monday of every month at Bardwell City Hall, 5746 Planter Gin Road. The most recent Bardwell City Council meeting on June 2 was canceled due to lack of action items.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 11, 2026)

  Something exciting is just around the corner at the Ferris Public Library – our Summer Reading Program is almost here! Get ready for a summer filled with books, programs, prizes, activities, and fun for all ages.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 11, 2026)

Mercy Berkoh from Midlothian graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Audrey Trusner from Waxahachie graduated Cum Laude with degrees in Art History and Hospitality Management from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2026.