Dallas police officer arrested on Christmas Eve for DWI

 MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department arrested Dallas Police Department Lieutenant Jeremy Carter on Christmas Eve.Carter faces charges of driving while intoxicated.

GOP propositions for Texas’ next legislative session

 ELLIS COUNTY – The Republican Party of Texas has announced 10 GOP propositions that will appear on the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election ballot.These items were approved as of Sept, 6 by the State Republican Executive Committee in a 59-3 vote with two members absent from voting.

Waxahachie Fire-Rescue deploys 3 members to West Texas

 WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Fire-Rescue recently deployed three of its members to West Texas to help with potential extreme fire weather conditions.

Commissioners deal with potential litigation

 WAXAHACHIE – Two items resulted in Executive Session before a vote at the Ellis County Commissioner’s Court meeting last week.Both items were related to the contemplation for litigation.Commissioners unanimously approved action to be taken by D.

Waxahachie City Hall road repair on hold

 WAXAHACHIE – To date, Waxahachie has not been able to obtain the approval for City Hall road repair at Fifth Street and Morton.This item to obtain approval for repair will be addressed at the Jan. 12, 2026 city council meeting, requiring an official vote for the repair to be done.

2026 ELECTIONS: Key dates for the 2026 Republican, Democratic Primary Elections and who is running

 Election day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.Early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.Last day to register to vote is Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.Last Day to apply for a ballot by mail is Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

“Sinners” the big winner in six categories at this year’s North Texas Film Critics Association awards

 DALLAS – And the winners…The North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) announced this year’s winners today in each of the organization’s 13 voting categories.NTFCA announced the nominations in each category last week with membership then voting for one final winner in each of the categories.

PET TALK: The gold standard of pet care

 It’s a frustrating reality in veterinary medicine and me personally: pet owners sometimes prioritize advice from non-professionals over the expertise of their veterinarian or those who had dedicated 37 years in the vet field.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: There are 2 sides to every story – somewhere deep in the quagmire lies the truth

 Has anyone noticed how information is being uncovered at breakneck speed in a variety of areas these days.Of course, there are two sides to every story and somewhere deep in the quagmire there is a truth, if you are up for digging.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Santa Claus IS comin’ to town

 This reminiscing comes from Dec. 5, 2008.We all know each other pretty well by now, especially having a three-year journey through the summer of ‘73. We’re not quite through with some reflections on that, either.