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Midlothian Holds Bond Townhall Tuesday Before $192 Million November Vote

Residents can hear about five bond propositions — covering roads, a police substation, drainage, and parks — before the Nov. 3 special election.

The City of Midlothian is asking voters to decide on five bond propositions totaling roughly $192 million on November 3, and it is giving them a public preview first. A townhall meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at 5 p.m. at City Hall, one hour before the regular council meeting begins at 6 p.m. City officials will present information on what each proposition would fund and take questions from the public.

community events

Red Oak Kicks Off Fall Saturday with Trash Bash Cleanup and Kids Fishing Event

Two free community events run simultaneously Saturday morning — a bulk-item drop-off for residents and a youth fishing outing with first responders at Pearson Park.

Red Oak residents have two reasons to head out early this Saturday, October 10. The city's annual Trash Bash runs from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Oaks Church, 777 South I-35, in partnership with CWD. The event is open to Red Oak residents only and gives households a chance to drop off items that don't fit in regular curbside collection.

community events

Midlothian Scarecrow Festival Opens for Entries This Weekend — Deadline Is Today

The Midlothian Downtown Business Association's annual Scarecrow Festival runs Oct. 10 through Nov. 3 in Heritage Park, and entry forms were due by Oct. 10.

The Midlothian Downtown Business Association's annual Scarecrow Festival is underway. Scarecrow entries may be installed at Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street, between October 10 and October 16, with the festival display remaining up through November 3. Entry forms were due by October 10 — today is the last day to submit one. The festival theme is 'Halloween Fun.' Entry is free and open to individuals, families, groups, and businesses. Designs that are humorous or creative are welcome; entries depicting violence, vulgarity, nudity, or political messaging will be disqualified.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 10

Red Oak Trash Bash 2026

📍 Oaks Church, 777 South I-35, Red Oak · 7:30 AM–10:30 AM · Verify · City of Red Oak

Saturday, October 10

Fall for Fishing with First Responders

📍 Pearson Park Lake, 200 Lakeview Pkwy, Red Oak · 8:00 AM–10:00 AM · Verify · City of Red Oak

Tuesday, October 13

Midlothian Bond Referendum Townhall

📍 Midlothian City Hall, 104 W. Avenue E · 5:00 PM · Verify · City of Midlothian

Tuesday, October 13

Midlothian City Council Meeting

📍 City Hall Council Chambers, 104 W. Avenue E, Midlothian · 6:00 PM · Verify · City of Midlothian

Saturday, October 17

Red Oak Fall Festival

📍 Pearson Park & Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Pkwy, Red Oak · 3:00 PM–6:00 PM · Verify · City of Red Oak

More from the Community

Autumn Beats Concert Series Wraps Up November 7 with Private Orchid Band

The City of Midlothian's free outdoor Autumn Beats concert series concludes Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Community Park's Art Pierard Memorial Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th Street.

Red Oak ISD School Board Meeting Set for October 19

The Red Oak Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular school board meeting on Monday, October 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 109 W.

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