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Midlothian · community
What residents are talking about in Midlothian public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recent coverage of Midlothian from local and regional media.
ELLIS COUNTY – Weather permitting, the following traffic impacts are scheduled in Red Oak on I-35E between Bear Creek Road and Red Oak Road as part of an ongoing improvement project: FRIDAY, AUG. 28 All I-35E southbound lanes, including the frontage road, will close and detour from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Northbound traffic will also be detoured to the frontage road. SATURDAY, AUG. 29
ELLIS COUNTY – Following the unexpected death of Ellis County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers on Aug. 18, the Ellis County GOP was left with the need to put a new name on the ballot and with little time to do it. Chambers was the unopposed Republican nominee for the Nov. 3 election for Ellis County Treasurer. Ellis County Judge John Wray’s office said of Chambers and her passing, “Ellis County has been blessed with dedicated public servants and county leaders who have committed themselves to serving our community.
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County and District Attorney’s office has stepped aside from prosecuting Precinct 2 Commissioner Matthew Zajic. Following an investigation by the Ennis Police Department, the cases were formally submitted to the local DA’s office. Zajic was arrested in June in connection with a Theft of Property (>$100-
FERRIS – The dream of Lee Longino was realized on Aug. 18, 2026, with a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the beginning of a new classroom addition at Lee Longino Elementary School. During this event, Principal Christy Murphy conveyed a heartfelt message about upholding the legacy of Lee Longino. She, along with her staff, is dedicated to ensuring that every child who enters the school feels cherished, supported, and motivated to achieve success.
ELLIS COUNTY – There is a $20 million question mark in Ellis County. It appears to have risen to the surface during the contentious current new fiscal year budget conversations. And while there is much speculation and talk by those in the know, those who want to be in the know and those who are trying to determine the know, currently there are no real answers. At last week’s Ellis County Commissioners Court many concerned spoke on the topic. At least one resident I spoke to, Randy Bellomy, suggested a forensic audit.
Office of the County Judge John Wray August 27, 2026 Citizens of Ellis County, As stated during our most recent Commissioners Court meeting, discrepancies were identified in the tax revenue estimate used for the current county budget. Following the results of the examination conducted by Ellis County’s external audit firm in April, our internal team went back and reviewed past adopted budgets and the tax revenue figures associated with them.
ELLIS COUNTY – Todd Little, the former Ellis County Judge appointed to lead the North Central Texas Council of Governments in May 2025, left his position last week after a meeting of the group’s executive board, which now includes five Tarrant County leaders. The executive director of the Arlington-based government organization is out of his job months after he fired an influential North Texas transportation director – a move that spurred legal action and led to the director’s reinstatement.
RED OAK – The data center battle in Red Oak escalated last week as local legal action intersected with gubernatorial campaign politics, turning a regional zoning dispute into a statewide debate over Texas infrastructure and resource allocation. The lawsuit filed in Ellis County asks the court to determine whether the city ordinance to rezone the property was lawfully adopted, alleging Red Oak staff and elected officials failed to comply with mandatory voting, notice and procedural requirements under Texas law and the city’s zoning rules.
Have the American people finally decided that enough is enough? Data centers. Flock cameras. Over-surveillance. Psyops. Overstimulation. Too much government interference. Digital identity mandates – the list goes on ad nauseam. And, of course, I would be remiss not to mention smart city integration. All of it is happening right now.
RED OAK – What began as a local fight over an 830-acre agricultural tract in Red Oak has escalated into an Ellis County lawsuit and a high-stakes gubernatorial campaign debate over the future of Texas infrastructure.
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com The Ellis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday adopted the 2026-27 fiscal year property tax rate, which is slightly lower than the one previously… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sep 11, 2026Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com A calendar of events in the Midlothian and surrounding areas. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to send meeting and event notices to wspinks@cherryroad.com for inclusion. ...
Sep 10, 2026