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TXDot road closure alert for I-35, Ovilla Overpass April 4-5
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From 9 p.m. April 4 to 12 p.m. April 5, 2025, TXDot will be closing I-35, the north and southbound service roads, and the Ovilla Overpass for partial bridge demolition.
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 17:33
Midlothian PD recognizes Autism Awareness Month with lapel pins
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department will be observing April’s Autism Awareness Month beginning next week.Midlothian PD has partnered with the Bridges Training Foundation to enhance awareness and promote positive interactions between law enforcement and the autism community.
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 17:24
Ellis County honors WWII veteran with reception and Medal of Valor
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ELLIS COUNTY – You can never honor too many veterans for their unselfish service to this country.In Midlothian this week, WWII veteran, Iwo Jima Navy Corpsman-Medic, John Boswell – and hometown hero – was honored for his service.
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 17:20
Maid Marian (Charlotte Robie of Ennis) and Lady Beatrice (Regina Zmolik of Ennis) share some tales of Robin and his Merry Men in “A Merry Adventure of Robin Hood,” which opens March 28 at Theatre Rocks! in Ennis.
Merry cast brings Robin Hood to life Friday in Ennis
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ENNIS – Look no further for an enjoyable, family-friendly night at the theatre: “A Merry Adventure of Robin Hood” opens Friday, March 28, at Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. in Ennis.
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 17:12
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails receives THC Historical Marker at Spring Dedication April 3
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ENNIS – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails in Ellis County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker.The designation honors the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails as an important and educational part of local history.
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 17:09
Midlothian ISD named a top 5 finalist in HEB Excellence in School award
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD has been named as a top five finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in School award. The winner will receive a $100k grant.
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 17:05
Arron Semeion Thompson
Thompson indicted on capital murder of detention officer
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WAXAHACHIE – Arron Semeion Thompson was indicted an Ellis County Grand Jury last week on capital murder in the death of Ellis County Detention Officer Isaiah Bias late last year.The incident occurred on Dec. 16, 2024, at around 3:45 p.m. at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:41
Assistant Superintendent Lindsey Wood; Lee Longino Elementary Principal Christy Murphy; Superintendent Hector Madrigal; Director of Teaching and Learning Kendra Gajdica; and Ferris High School Principal Christopher Guastella.
Ferris ISD awarded Innovative District by HMH
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FERRIS – Ferris ISD has been awarded Innovative District by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) for making significant improvements in student outcomes, creating a learning environment that enables all students to learn, and demonstrating continuous improvement in all of our schools.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:35
Ennis roadwork
Road closings in Ennis, Red Oak
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Ennis roadwork begins this weekENNIS – The city of Ennis began a roadwork project this past Monday, March 17.According to city officials, Ennis contracted a third-party contractor to reconstruct Ennis Parkway from HWY 287 to approximately 3401 Ennis Parkway.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:31
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Medline distribution center wins safety award
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WILMER – Medline, the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care, announced this week its Safety, Awareness for Everyone Award to its distribution center in Wilmer.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:24
