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Midlothian ISD state accountability rating increases after appeal

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Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:41
 MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD recently announced its overall state rating increased to a score of 87.The most recent ratings included a notable change at MISD high schools, which therefore increased the district’s overall score to the final 87.
Travis Bruton

Travis Bruton

Travis Bruton elected as Mayor Pro Tem of Glenn Heights

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Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:38
 GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights’ Place 3 city councilmember Travis Bruton was unanimously elected to the Mayor Pro Tem position earlier this month.This will be Bruton’s first time as Mayor Pro Tem.
The city teamed up with Harvest Family Life Ministries and Walmart of Red Oak for its Holiday with Heroes event. Families were paired with first responders and a council member, giving everyone a chance to hang out and check off items from their Christmas lists.

The city teamed up with Harvest Family Life Ministries and Walmart of Red Oak for its Holiday with Heroes event. Families were paired with first responders and a council member, giving everyone a chance to hang out and check off items from their Christmas lists.

Glenn Heights celebrates the spirit of the holidays

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Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:28
 GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights brought the holiday spirit home this season with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a Holiday with Heroes event, and its annual Season of Giving Christmas Meal Basket Giveaway.
Judge Greg Wilhelm

Judge Greg Wilhelm

Wilhelm appointed as Ellis County 504th Judicial District Court Judge

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Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:54
 ELLIS COUNTY – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Midlothian’s Greg Wilhelm as the judge for the new 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County.The effective date of his term began Dec. 1, and is set to expire Dec. 31, 2026, or “until a successor is elected and qualified.
Dr. Brooks Williams

Dr. Brooks Williams

Ferris city manager earns doctorate

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Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:51
 FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams has earned the Doctor of Public Administration degree from Liberty University’s Helms School of Government, completing an applied research project that directly examined how to strengthen the way the municipal government serves residents.
Photo courtesy Freepik.

Photo courtesy Freepik.

January election set for Ennis Mayoral, Pro-Tem candidates

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Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:32
 ENNIS – The candidates filing for the upcoming Ennis Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem open seats have all officially filed for the Jan. 31, 2026 special election.The Mayoral election will fill the current vacancy for a term expiring May 2027.
Macy Dudley

Macy Dudley

Student makes Ennis FFA history

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Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:22
 ENNIS – One Ennis ISD student recently made history when she took part in the Texas FFA State Contest.Macy Dudley became the first Creed Speaker in Ennis FFA history to advance to the Texas FFA State Contest.
The City of Waxahachie was recently honored by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) as the 2025 City of the Year in the small city category. The city also received an appreciation award for hosting TAAF’s 100th annual conference earlier this year, showcasing its commitment to amateur athletics across Texas. Photo courtesy City of Waxahachie.

The City of Waxahachie was recently honored by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) as the 2025 City of the Year in the small city category. The city also received an appreciation award for hosting TAAF’s 100th annual conference earlier this year, showcasing its commitment to amateur athletics across Texas. Photo courtesy City of Waxahachie.

Waxahachie boasts ‘2025 City of the Year’

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Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:25
 WAXAHACHIE – As one of the 20 fastest-growing cities in America, Waxahachie, was recently named the 2025 City of the Year in the small city category by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation.