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Band members suspended for exposing themselves
Several members of Midlothian High School's marching band were suspended by school officials after exposing themselves on a school bus, according to witnesses and the district.
Sheriff's new truck loaded with heated seats, $494 step bar
Sheriff Johnny Brown's deputies will be driving around in style. Brown, a Midlothian Republican first elected last fall, sought commissioners court approval for a $26,315 Ford F-150 pickup, loaded with a $660 Lariat Plus package includes leather cooled and heated seats, a $291 tailgate step.
School And Police Investigate High School Student Brawl
A Halloween night brawl involving high school students has become the target of separate investigations in Ellis County.
Sheriff defends I-35, I-45 stops
Sheriff Johnny Brown defended his department's traffic enforcement of big rigs, tractor-trailers and pickups with trailers Friday, Nov.
Penn Jones, Jr.: Voice of Dissent in the JFK Assassination
Penn Jones, Jr. is one of my heroes. He had the courage to stand up to the official version that was given by our 'authorities' for the shooting of John F. Kennedy in downtown Dallas.
Dr. JD Kennedy is the speaker for the year's final Chamber luncheon
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce will host Dr. JD Kennedy as the speaker for the final Chamber luncheon of the year at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov.
Unknown man, amnesia victim rejoined with Texas family
Family members on Friday identified an unknown man found June 25 in Clarkdale as 49-year-old James Inocencio from Midlothian, Texas.
Council race, sales tax hike in special elections
Three candidates have filed to run for the vacant Place 1 city council seat in a special election to replace Dusty Fryer, who moved outside of the Midlothian city limits, but there's a sales tax increase election in Garrett, beer and wine on the DeSoto and Italy ballots and a myriad of constitutional amendments slated for Tuesday, Nov.
Native resident Texas GOP spokesman
There's another Ellis County connection to the Republican Party of Texas these days, this time in the role of spokesman.
Is Caterack the Cat 30 Years Old?
Way back in 1979, Alisa Morris adopted a 5-week-old feral kitten born near her mother's house.
Cement maker TXI withdraws request to burn tires in Midlothian
TXI, the largest cement maker in Midlothian, has withdrawn a request for state permission to burn about 145 million pounds of scrap tires a year as fuel for its cement plant in the Ellis County city south of Dallas.
Me-wow! Texas woman says cat is 30 years old
Alisa Morris' indoor cat Caterack, who Morris says is now 30 years old,A can't hear very well and only has vision in her right eye but still lives a very mobile life.
Chamber to host customer service workshop Sept. 23
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Customer Service Workshop from 8 - 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples to speak to chamber
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce will host State Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples on Monday, Sept.
Valdez derby winners each land $15,000 prize
28 13. Brian Frohlick, Underwood, N.D., 17.34 lbs., Aug. 7 14. Dan Knott, Camonols, Wash., 17.20 lbs., Aug.
State Rep. Jim Pitts to address Midlothian Chamber
State Rep. Jim Pitts will provide a legislative update at the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce business luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for this year's Auction: Shuffle Up and Deal.
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton to speak to Midlothian Chamber members
United States Representative Joe Barton will provide a legislative update at the august business luncheon for the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m. on Wedn-esday, Aug.
Midlothian Chamber hosting - Facebook 101'
The 5 things you need to know about "Facebook for Your Business" will be held at at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug.12, at the Midlothian ISD Administration Building, at 100 Walter Steph-enson Road, as part of the Business Over Breakfast series.
Midlothian Chamber hosting - Facebook 101'
The 5 things you need to know about "Facebook for Your Business" will be held at at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug.12, at the Midlothian ISD Administration Building, at 100 Walter Steph-enson Road, as part of the Business Over Breakfast series.