BY RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
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BARDWELL
Bardwell is considering Freeman-Milligan for the city’s engineering firm.
CEDAR HILL
Former Assistant Fire Chief Mike Harrison was recently promoted to Fire Chief after 28 years of service with the city.
GARRETT
Garrett City Council meetings are the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
GLENN HEIGHTS
Glenn Heights 2026 State of the City Address will be held on Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Glenn Heights Community Center. The address will celebrate 2025’s achievements, highlight exciting future projects, and hear from various city departments.
ITALY
The Gold Medal Saturday Academy at Stafford Elementary has partnered with Build Consulting Group and will begin its Winter Olympic Wonderland for grades third to sixth on Saturday’s from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 28, March 21 and Apr. 4 and 11.
MAYPEARL
Maypearl has announced its Warrant Round-Up, which is fast approaching. If you have any outstanding warrants, now is the time to take care of it before enforcement begins. For questions or assistance call (877) 439-1900.
MIDLOTHIAN
A meeting will be held in Midlothian on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. by the residents of Bridgewater who are opposing large-scale commercial development at 287 and Walnut Grove, which is adjacent to Bridgewater. This Planning and Zoning meeting will be held at 215 N. 8th Street, Midlothian.
MILFORD
The Milford ISD Book Blast program was a success with 87 students participating, $6,290 raised, 389 books earned for students’ home libraries, 70 new books for the school library, $300 in teacher shopping sprees, and $200 in school shopping sprees.
OAK LEAF
Oak Leaf City Council meetings are second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
OVILLA
The Ovilla Service League benefit dinner this year will be Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Vertical Church, 3333 Ovilla Road, Ovilla. Tickets are available for purchase for the fundraiser for First Responders - $25 Adults and $12.50 for 12 and under will get you in the door for a fajita dinner, beverage and dessert.
PALMER
The next Palmer City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 650 S. Dallas St.
PECAN HILL
Pecan Hill City Council meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
RED OAK
Red Oak Independent School District recently announced the addition of smart panel technology at Red Oak Middle School. The equipment, valued at $187,000, was provided by Google, which operates a data center in Red Oak, in an effort to strengthen the district’s technology-driven learning.
WAXAHACHIE
Waxahachie’s town square has a new place to meet friends and enjoy the afternoon. The Wyrd and Wand Archive is officially opening Friday, Feb. 13 at 113 N. College.
