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Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian officer wins 2nd place in Texas Challenge

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:25
MIDLOTHIAN – Officer Chris Vinson, Midlothian Police Department, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections.
Amy Adams

Amy Adams

A look at the importance of community

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:18
ELLIS COUNTY – I am coming to find out that being part of a community is very important to stay in the loop about what is going on in town. Not only has it been helpful in knowing what goes on in the small city of Red Oak, but it has helped me grow mentally, emotionally and socially as well.
Texas State Technical College will begin offering an online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing statewide starting this fall.

Texas State Technical College will begin offering an online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing statewide starting this fall.

TSTC to debut Cloud Computing certificate this fall

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:17
RED OAK – Texas State Technical College will offer a new online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing starting this fall.

Midlothian hosts 2021 Mayor’s Back to School Bash Aug. 14

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:14
MIDLOTHIAN – Students in the Midlothian Independent School District will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a day full of food, games, water slides – and much more! – at the annual Mayor’s Back to School Bash on Aug. 14,  from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Matt Rinaldi

Matt Rinaldi

OPINION: Playing fair with cheaters

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:52
How does a voter in Texas elect a legislature controlled solely by Republicans? The simple answer should be, as it is in other states, to elect a Republican majority. Unfortunately, in Texas right now, they can’t.

OPINION: Rep. McCarthy – Pelosi has broken Congress

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:49
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach investigation has been such a partisan fiasco that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said the Speaker has ‘broken Congress.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: LOST IN YELLOWSTONE (Chapter 2)

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:45
CHAPTER 2 “Miles to go before I sleep.”   On July 11, 2021, our four hikers arrived at the southern entrance of Yellowstone’s Thoroughfare and South Boundary Trail. The trail is 67.5 miles long and designed to be traveled in seven days.

OUT TO PASTOR: I ain’t 16 anymore

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:45
I’ve had so many birthdays in my life that I really don’t know how old I am. All I know is that I’m one year older than I was last year. I would not be able to remember when my life began if it wasn’t for paperwork..