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MPD’s Smith named NTPCA president
Staff reportMidlothian Police Chief Carl Smith was installed last week as the President of the North Texas Police Chiefs Association (NTPCA). The regional arm of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, NTPCA promotes professional growth, communication, and cooperation among law enforcement executives. Chief Smith has served as the city’s chief since 2007. He holds a Master…
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Heritage Day, trick-or-treating downtown
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.comHeritage Day returns to downtown Midlothian on Saturday, Oct. 31.The Midlothian Downtown Business Association will hold its sixth-annual Heritage Day celebration. Entertainment will include King George, the George Strait tribute band, at 2 p.m. at the main stage. A Taste of Downtown Midlothian will be free for the first 750 people. Other attractions include…
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Texas History Minute: John Jay guided U.S. spying, treaty negotiations during Revolution
(Note: First of a two-part series.)To build a successful nation takes the work of many talented men and women. John Jay was among those figures in the earliest days of the nation. He not only served as the nation’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court but also served as a lawmaker, diplomat, governor, spymaster,…
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MISD board receives clean audit, trims budget
Staff reportMidlothian 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 also…
