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Public meeting slated for glass recycling facility registration application

MIDLOTHIAN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public meeting next month relating to Strategic Materials Inc.’s proposed registration for a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station with recovery operations at 3240 Robinson Road, Midlothian. The facility has a current registration; however, SMI was sold in

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

Meet up with Ellis County’s own weatherman, Kevin Crouch, from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, when South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local, reliable weather coverage with a special event at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the community that

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Governor's Small Business Summit served up guidance, networking, and more during Waxahachie visit

More than 260 people attended the Governor’s Small Business Summit on July 24 at the Waxahachie Civic Center. This was the first-ever such summit to be held in Waxahachie and was hosted by the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce in coordination with the Texas Governor’s Office. The five-hour event

Harrison files bills to repeal 'corporate welfare' legislation

State Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, announced this week that he has filed additional bills for consideration during the 30-day special session that began Monday. “Today, I filed bills to REPEAL four of the most liberal, budget busting bills that recently passed,” Harrison posted on the social media platform X (formerly

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Neighborhood meeting on proposed Sam's Club slated for Thursday, July 24

A neighborhood meeting between residents and Sam’s Club officials is planned for this Thursday, July 24. City staff and officials also will be in attendance. Those wanting more information about the proposed Sam’s Club to be located at 2400 N. U.S. Highway 77 are encouraged to attend.

Two high-speed rail projects to cross Ellis County?

Could two high-speed rail projects cross Ellis County in the future? One on its east side and another on its west? A bill that’s been refiled in Austin for the upcoming special session raises the question. According to information on the Texas State Law Library’s website, a special

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O’Brien’s Bookshop opened a storefront in downtown Midlothian this May, and the owners, Lisa and Ross O’Brien, are working to provide two things: books for all and a community space to read them. The O’Briens are creating this community in many ways, with the most prominent