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

Ellis123
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.
Local State Rep. Carl Sherman, former Ferris City Manager, is one of 50 Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on a “controversial” election reform bill. Photo is from Sherman’s Facebook page.

Local State Rep. Carl Sherman, former Ferris City Manager, is one of 50 Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on a “controversial” election reform bill. Photo is from Sherman’s Facebook page.

TEXAS DEMOCRATS ABANDON THEIR POSTS; FLEE TO D.C.

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 13:00
WASHINGTON – Last week on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Texas Democrat lawmakers fleeing from their Constitutional responsibilities in Austin during the recent special session to come to Washington, D.C. “All eyes are now on Washington D.C.
Photo of “Patriot Boys” at the press conference/ISD meeting Monday night in Midlothian.

Photo of “Patriot Boys” at the press conference/ISD meeting Monday night in Midlothian.

Press conference held prior to Midlothian ISD meeting

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:57
MIDLOTHIAN – A DFW group called the “Patriot Boys” attended the Midlothian ISD School Board meeting Monday night and press conference held by a grassroots group of Midlothian ISD parents and taxpayers called Respect Midlothian 1888.
“Then and Now: The Ringling Brothers visit downtown Waxahachie in 1901.”

“Then and Now: The Ringling Brothers visit downtown Waxahachie in 1901.”

Historic Ellis County Courthouse offering tours

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:55
WAXAHACHIE – For tourists who wander up on the Ellis County Courthouse in the heart of the City of Waxahachie it is at once beautiful and intimidating at the same time. Intimidating because it is older than anyone in the county at this point and if it could talk it would have some stories to tell.
Texas State Technical College offers certificates of completion in Structural Welding and Structural and Pipe Welding, and an occupational skills award in Basic Welding-Multiple Processes at its North Texas campus.

Texas State Technical College offers certificates of completion in Structural Welding and Structural and Pipe Welding, and an occupational skills award in Basic Welding-Multiple Processes at its North Texas campus.

TSTC Welding Technology program eager to fill area jobs

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:51
RED OAK – In the welding field, it helps to be diverse in one’s skills.

WILMER: VIRTUAL READING PROGRAM REMINDS CHILDREN IMPORTANCE OF READING

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:39
WILMER – As the pandemic in some cases wreaked havoc on structured ways for children to get their hands on and read a book, the City of Wilmer’s E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library found a creative way for the summer months to help children get their hands on a virtual book instead.

CIVIL AIR PATROL TEXAS WING ENCAMPMENT: Heroes behind the scenes

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Wed, 07/14/2021 - 13:38
SAN ANTONIO – The 2021 Texas Wing Encampment just concluded with 117 graduating cadets from Camp Bullis, Joint Base in San Antonio. As the last cadet marched across the improvised parade grounds, a sense of camaraderie could be felt amongst the cadets and placed this event in the history books.