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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department is investigating an auto/pedestrian accident that happened Thursday, July 25 at around 12:21 p.m. in the 1400 block of southbound East State Highway 287.The accident, which left one man dead, had traffic snarled for several hours while southbound State...

Ellis County Back-to-School Bashes

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 14:49

ELLIS COUNTY – As parents are readying their children for back-to-school, cities in the area are having upcoming Back-to-School Bashes to help alleviate some of the expense of students returning to the classroom.

Midlothian US 287 getting safety improvements

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 14:47

MIDLOTHIAN – For those drivers on US Highway 287 be mindful of the safety improvements being made that highway at exit ramp at FM 663.The work began on July 18, at the southwest corner of FM 663 and Highway 287.

Commissioners vote to continue Grievance Committee plan

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 14:45

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court voted unanimously in its meetings earlier this month to continue to adhere to Local Government Code §152.014(A)(1) to determine the county’s composition of its Salary Grievance Committee.Ellis County Judge Todd Little said Option A is “the...

Butch Bryant on November ballot for Ellis County Republican JP Precinct 4

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 14:31

WAXAHACHIE – It was back in the spring when the Ellis County Commissioners Court named Mike McKenna as the temporary Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4.At the time, the Ellis County Precinct Chairs spoke to the court about their suggestion for the temporary replacement.