DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Remember kids, the next time someone tells you the government wouldn’t do that... Oh yes, they would!

  I’m going to go down another fun little rabbit hole this week. It’ll be an interesting read for those people who are either awake and want to know more or those who are waking up and just ran across my column by chance (although as most people know – there are no “chance” happenings).

Grayson withdraws from runoff for Ellis County Judge

  ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Commissioner Lane Grayson, pct. 2, has withdrawn from the primary runoff election in May. Grayson was vying for the open Ellis County Judge against former Ennis Mayor Kameron Raburn.

Parkland Health Clinic planned for Wilmer

  WILMER – Parkland Health announced last week it will be bringing a new public health clinic to the Inland Port and it will be located in the City of Wilmer. The roughly 10,000 sq. ft.

Midlothian Police notify residents of reported scam at retail stores

  MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police recently alerted residents to yet another scam that has been reported at local retail stores.According to police, individuals have been approaching customers near store entrances explaining they are raising money for travel sport’s teams or tournaments.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (March 26, 2026)

  BARDWELL Bardwell’s cleanup day will be April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. CEDAR HILL Cedar Hill Economic Development team recently received the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council.

Bruton re-elected to the NLC Board of Directors

  GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights Mayor Pro Tem Travis Bruton was re-elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors last week by NLC’s membership at the organization’s 2025 City Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ROISD Board approves 2026-2027 calendar

  RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD School Board approved the 2026-2027 School Calendar recommended by administration, which has similarities to the current year and includes additional days of instruction.

Alma’s police chief resigns

ALMA – At Alma’s city council meeting last week the council went into executive to discuss the resignation of the city’s police chief as well as the appointment of an interim police chief.

Maypearl contracts North Texas company DCI for residential waste collection

MAYPEARL – Maypearl recently contracted DCI Sanitation as its residential waste collection vendor. A local sanitation company, DCI also serves the cities of Bardwell and Milford. Service will begin April 12 with a twice weekly residential pickup.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Students, meet grouchy people on their end of the brick wall!’

  “Coach, I like that story,” said one of the young gentlemen sitting in the back row. I didn’t fully fall for the compliment. Lavish compliments are often after something else, so some say. Of course, none of those students were in my class. My student scholars were immune to such knavery, as Mr.