Local News
Bill Houston to resign post as Midlothian mayor
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Created: 20 February 2019 20 February 2019
Midlothian, TX - Bill Houston, who has served as the mayor of Midlothian for seven years since he was first elected in February 2012, informed members of the city council and staff Tuesday that he intends to resign Friday.
Man, 34, arrested in connection to 3 property thefts in Midlothian
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Created: 14 February 2019 14 February 2019
Midlothian, TX - A man believed to be homeless was arrested for three counts of property theft last week in Midlothian. The suspect, 34-year-old Louie R Shafer, stole from three separate stores alongside West Main Street in Midlothian.
Midlothian Police searching for male suspect who targeted, assaulted ATM user
- Written by Daily Light report Daily Light report
- Created: 21 January 2019 21 January 2019
Midlothian, TX - Midlothian Police are searching for a Hispanic male suspect in his mid-40s who is believed to have committed an aggravated robbery on the shoulder of East Highway 287 on Tuesday.
Pinball museum opens Saturday in Midlothian
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Created: 19 January 2019 19 January 2019
Waxahachie, TX - The VanderVeen’s want to entertain and educate the public between the two flippers of their pinball machines at the Texas Pinball Museum.
North Texas Teen Beaten Unconscious After Suspicious Fender Bender
- Written by Robbie Owens Robbie Owens
- Created: 18 January 2019 18 January 2019
Midlothian, TX - A North Texas teenager is recovering from a brutal beating that left him bloodied and unconscious, lying on the shoulder of Highway 287 in Midlothian. The beating Tuesday evening followed a minor fender bender with another driver. The crash came minutes after the teen got cash from a Chase bank ATM.
Midlothian Police arrest 3 connected to armed robbery of Love’s Travel Stop
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Created: 17 January 2019 17 January 2019
Midlothian, TX - Midlothian Police arrested the suspects of an armed robbery after they led officers on a high-speed chase Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 67.
Driver pronounced dead after rear-end collision on Highway 287
- Created: 10 January 2019 10 January 2019
Midlothian, TX - A driver was pronounced dead after a major accident took place Monday morning on Highway 287 in Midlothian. At 5:18 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, Midlothian Police and Fire responded to an accident in the 3200 block of East U.S. Highway 287.
63-year-old Midlothian resident arrested for kidnapping girlfriend, child
- Created: 02 January 2019 02 January 2019
Midlothian, TX - A 63-year-old male suspect was arrested in Midlothian on two counts of kidnapping after his girlfriend and her seven-year-old granddaughter went missing earlier this the week.
Panama-based stem cell treatment helps Midlothian 11-year-old walk, improve motor skills
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 02 January 2019 02 January 2019
Midlothian, TX - It has been three months since Grant Kunz returned from his first stem cell treatment in Panama. The 11-year-old was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth and had suffered from seizures on a daily basis.
Midlothian Police focus Breakfast with the Blue on active shooter response
- Written by Guila Jackson Guila Jackson
- Created: 22 December 2018 22 December 2018
Midlothian, TX - A seminar on what to do during an active shooter event was held Tuesday morning at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Midlothian. The event was a joint effort by the Midlothian Police Department and the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce to bring awareness to the business and retail community.
