89th Legislative wrap-up draws hundreds to State Rep. Harrison’s event

MIDLOTHIAN – Constituents came from all over Texas including Midland, Waco, Austin, and Tyler to hear State Representative Brian Harrison’s 89th session wrap-up.Even the Vice-Chair of the Republican Party of Texas, D’rinda Randall, attended a long with 250 concerned Texas this past Friday.

Midlothian PD seeking 3 burglary suspects

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department is asking for residents help to identify three burglary suspects involved in a multiple warehouse theft.The incident happened on Thursday, May 26 at 1:05 a.m. at the Gateway 67 Logistics Center.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 89

As you know by now, Doocy was Shakespeare and Twain combined when it came to exaggerating, overstating, and embellishing repetitive hyperbole.In the twinkling of an eye, this theatre of a brick job became nothing less than a full-fledged musical. Broadway it was.

OUT TO PASTOR: Heat’s not just a number – it’s an attitude

Lately, the temperature in Florida has topped 100°. I saw on the news that the Northeast is also hitting 100°.It’s easy to see why everyone wants to come to Florida. If they can’t, they wish for some of our heat. Well, good luck with that. We’ll send you all you can handle.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 3, 2025)

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a holiday celebrated in the United States every year on July 4th. It marks the day in 1776 when the country declared independence from Great Britain. In 1941, Congress established the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, as a national holiday.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (July 3, 2025)

Tavia Williams of Ennis was named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List at the College of Saint Mary.Dario Rodriguez of Ennis, Caden Naizer of Midlothian, and Fernando Jimenez of Waxahachie were named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List at the University of Texas at Tyler.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 23 – 29

Butler, Chad, 46, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g.Kane, Logan, 20, sexual assault child Felony 2.Gonzalez-Hernandez, Jose, 20, DWI, unl carrying weapon, immigration hold.Tovar, Brandon, 22, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g Felony 2.Baladez, Johnny, 37, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 20 – 26

Ontiveros, Edgar, 33, warrant Dallas PD.Hughes-Minor, Briana, 36, warrant Ovilla PD.Scott, Jaiclyn, 19, possession of marihuana >2oz<=4 oz, theft of firearm.Martinez, Vincent, 29, warrant Balch Springs PD, Hurst PD, assault threatens bodily injury (family violence) warrant Irving PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 22 – 29

Tatum, Brandon, 50, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss marij <2oz.Moreno-Pompa, Humberto, 38, DWI.Arzate, Alex, 28, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Moton, Ashraf, 56, warrant arrest other agency.Martinez-Mendez, Alvaro, 27, DWI, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Carrasco, Edgar, 23, DWI.

Brookshire Brothers launches curbside pickup service in Maypearl

MAYPEARL – Grocery shopping in Maypearl just got a lot easier thanks to Brookshire Brothers. The employee-owned, regional grocery company launched Brookshire Brothers Anywhere, its premiere curbside pickup service, on Sunday, June 15.