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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Midlothian public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics12 news items
Zoning

Stone Brook Estates rezoning

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Eighth Street Revitalization and Improvement Grant Request

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Stone Brook Estates Residential Rezoning Proposal

4 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Budget

Sharka Data Center Expansion and Power Generation Plant

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

RailPort Heavy Industrial Data Center & Power Campus

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development

Eastside Village (PD-188)

11 supportive14 opposed
25 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Water Utilities

Sharka MDN Addition PD-106 Amendment (Google Data Center)

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Water Utilities

Brookhollow Drive Industrial Rezoning (PD-192)

1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs

Midlothian Marshals Hotel-Motel Tax Request

1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Automated Waste Collection

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Development

Harvest Hill Addition Site Plan

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget

FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning

Downtown Design Guidelines

6 supportive1 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Other

Political Event Invitation

1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Zoning

PD-174 Amendment

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Infrastructure

Infrastructure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Police Oversight

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Roads

Construction Communication

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Library Policy

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Taxes Budget

Tax Rate

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Trash Services

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development

Development & housing

1 supportive6 opposed2 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Water Utilities

Water & utilities

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Taxes Budget

Taxes & budget

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Business Jobs

Leadership Midlothian

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Business Jobs

Primo's Midlothian Project Grant

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Business Jobs

Manna House Façade Grant

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Parks Rec

Hill Park

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Zoning

Downtown Character Area Map

2 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety

Police Department Oversight

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Public Safety

Surveillance Cameras

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Development

3210 Bluegrass Drive SUP

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Development

316 South 5th Street Rezoning

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Development

PD-179 Amendment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Public Safety

Police Training Building Turf

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Special Olympics Event

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Development

PD-123 Concept Plan and Elevation Amendments

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Zoning

Secondary Dwelling Unit

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development

PD-123 Amendment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development

Sunshine Place Secondary Dwelling Unit SUP

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development

Communication Tower

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Zoning

Fastenal Communication Tower SUP

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Zoning

Group Home at 611 N. 4th Street

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Development

Main Street Towne Crossing Phase II

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Roads

Roads & traffic

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

Truck Parking

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

Zoning & land use

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Parks Rec

Naval Lens Project

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 23, 2026
Zoning

Group Home SUP at 3220 Starwashed Drive

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Midlothian from local and regional media.

Ellis County Pressdata center development

Midlothian Council shows solidarity approving new data center facility | Ellis County Press

MIDLOTHIAN – While many residents in Ellis County have been rallying against incoming data centers, the Midlothian City Council in a show of solidarity approved a proposal for a new data center facility at the Sept. 22 city council meeting. The data center facility will be on an 873.8-acre property in the southern part of Midlothian. The unanimous approval was decided after 90 minutes of discussion, and motions. Three motions overall were approved to greenlight the new project.

Ellis County Presspolice surveillance technology

To Flock or not to Flock, that is the question? | Ellis County Press

ELLIS COUNTY – “This is an added tool for officers to solve crimes and locate missing and wanted people,” an anonymous local police official said regarding Flock Safety cameras. “Systems can be abused if we don’t have rules and accountability.” While rules are needed, questions remain over who sets them.

Midlothian Mirrorbond referendum

Voters head to polls on Tuesday - Midlothian Mirror

Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com This Tuesday, voters across Ellis County, the state of Texas and the nation who haven’t cast their ballots early will head for the polls. In the City of Midlothian, a $192.46 million bond referendum is the item drawing the most interest in a field of races that is thin locally, but shaping up […]

Oct 28, 2026
Midlothian Mirrorschool district financial audit and budget amendments

MISD board receives clean audit, trims budget - Midlothian Mirror

Staff report Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees received the highest level of assurance for strong financial stewardship through its annual independent financial audit. Trustees approved the district’s Annual Financial Report for the 2025-26 fiscal year from its external auditor, Whitley Penn. The firm presented the report at the Oct. 19 school board meeting. The Board […]

Oct 28, 2026
Midlothian Mirroranimal shelter

County working with cities on contract for animal shelter - Midlothian Mirror

Commissioners table vote to work out details Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com Plans for a multi-entity animal shelter in Ellis County continue to progress, but there is still… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Oct 27, 2026
Midlothian Mirrorrecreation center partnership

YMCA looks forward to new rec center - Midlothian Mirror

Staff report The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, the City of Midlothian, and Midlothian Independent School District (MISD) are partnering to bring a brand-new state-of-the-art recreation… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Oct 23, 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthbond proposals

Midlothian asks voters to consider $192 million in bond proposals on Nov. 3

Midlothian asks voters to consider $192 million in bond proposals on Nov. 3 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Oct 15, 2026
Midlothian Mirrorbond referendum

City bond on ballot as voting begins - Midlothian Mirror

Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins on Monday, Oct. 19, at voting centers across Ellis County. While there is certainly a lot of interest in what is turning out to be the most competitive statewide election in decades, there will be a few noteworthy items on the local ballot, in […]

Oct 14, 2026
Midlothian Mirrorbond referendum

Town hall meeting set for city’s 2026 Bond Referendum - Midlothian Mirror

Staff report The City of Midlothian will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m., to present information about the bond referendum that will appear on the November ballot.  To be held at City Hall, the town hall meeting will be led by Mayor Pro Tem Clark Wickliffe and will feature […]

Oct 7, 2026
Midlothian Mirrorboard and commission appointments

Volunteers sought for city boards - Midlothian Mirror

Staff report Serving on a city board or commission is a great opportunity for those who want to get involved in city government and at the same time give back to the community. Applications are being accepted now through October 31 for appointment to several volunteer positions currently open. Applicants are not guaranteed an appointment, […]

Oct 7, 2026
Midlothian Mirrordata center development

Council OKs plan for new data center - Midlothian Mirror

Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The recent nationwide public backlash against data centers has resulted in new Texas state regulations that are intended to benefit residents — including those close to industrial areas of Midlothian. The Midlothian City Council on Sept. 22 unanimously approved, after a nearly 90-minute discussion, a series of motions that bring about a proposal […]

Sep 30, 2026
Midlothian Mirrorrec center development

City, school move forward on rec center - Midlothian Mirror

Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian ISD board of trustees Monday night unanimously approved the site for a long-awaited home for its high school swimming and diving teams to train and compete. The board agreed to a long-term ground lease with the City of Midlothian for almost five acres along South 14th Street, next to the newly-rebranded […]

Sep 24, 2026