Local News
Midlothian PD launching vehicle enforcement unit to protect drivers from debris
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Created: 24 May 2018 24 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - Midlothian police will soon launch a special unit aimed to protect the roads from dangerous trucks. The city joins several larger North Texas cities that already have vehicle enforcement units.
Midlothian RE/MAX office hosts hot air balloon demonstration across Midlothian ISD elementary schools
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 17 May 2018 17 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - For the third year, RE/MAX in Midlothian is doing their part with the elementary schools to educate students with a hot air balloon presentation.
Midlothian City Council denies proposed carwash, cites congestion concerns on FM 1387
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 14 May 2018 14 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - The Midlothian City Council denied a request for a specific use permit for a new car wash at its Tuesday night meeting. The proposed development would have been built at the northeast corner of Farm-to-Market Road 663 and Hawkins Run Road.
Teens' Racially Charged Video Raises Concern in Midlothian
- Written by Allie Spillyards Allie Spillyards
- Created: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - One week after a video of a Midlothian high school student repeatedly saying a racial slur went viral, parents are speaking out saying it’s just the latest sign of prejudice against African American students.
Founding members of Midlothian Heritage FFA reflect on struggles, success before graduation
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 08 May 2018 08 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - The founding members of the Midlothian Heritage High School FFA chapter will walk the stage in June, leaving their legacy behind. Jacob Parr, the FFA advisor at Midlothian Heritage High School,
Midlothian Wine and Arts Festival brings over 4,200 visitors, 165 vendors and 15 wineries
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 03 May 2018 03 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - The eighth annual Midlothian Wine and Arts Festival welcomed over 4,200 visitors to shop, dine, and indulge in adult beverages and barbeque Saturday evening.
TX Department Continues Evaluating to Meet Growth
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 03 May 2018 03 May 2018
Midlothian, TX - As Midlothian continues to expand, services provided by the fire department are regularly evaluated to ensure it meets the needs of a growing population. Since 2000 there has been a 57 percent increase in the number of emergency calls responded to by firefighters.
Midlothian Fire Department working plans for new station and training facility
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 14 April 2018 14 April 2018
Midlothian, TX - Plans are taking shape for the City of Midlothian’s new fire station and training facilities. Estimates put the station in operation by February 2020 and the training facility by the end of the year.
Midlothian firefighters annual fill-the-boot drive hits close to home; raises over $5,000
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 07 April 2018 07 April 2018
Midlothian, TX - For years, firefighters across the nation have filled boots in support the valuable work done by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year that mission is a little more personal for Midlothian Fire Chief Dale McCaskill.
‘Why Are We Just Hearing About This?’ Midlothian Families Now Concerned About Water Quality
- Written by Steve Pickett Steve Pickett
- Created: 05 April 2018 05 April 2018
Midlothian, TX - Residents in Midlothian are receiving notices in the mail, attached to their municipal water bills, regarding their drinking water. In November, the drinking water exceeded the maximum contaminate level for chlorite.
