Focus Daily News

12/17/2024

We want to thank some of our small businesses that have supported us over the years, please continue to shop and eat local.

Check out Knick Knacks and their holiday sales.

12/14/2024

FYI

I have had a lot of people ask me if I was doing anything for Jacob, there was a candle thing in Terrell, but a lot of local people from Cedar Hill and Midlothian could not make it, so I’m going to do this so that a lot of my old Skaters & his friends from School can try and make it, but of course EVERYONE is more than welcome to come out and show support, if I can get enough candles, I will go that route, I will try

If you would like to speak, please call me, so I can make plans

(214) 674-5485

I miss you, Boy

12/13/2024

The fun starts tomorrow, don't miss out!

🎄✨ The wait is almost over—THIS SATURDAY is the sweetest event of the season! 🍭🎅

Get ready for Lancaster's 69th Annual Christmas Parade and Festival on December 14th, from 1 PM to 5 PM! This year’s magical theme: A Candyland Christmas! 🍬❄️

📍 Parade Route: Kicks off at Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium and marches through the magic to the Downtown Historic Square.
📍 Festival Fun: Heritage Park becomes a dazzling holiday wonderland! 🎠✨

🎉 Here’s what’s in store for you:
🎅 Festive parade floats & photos with Santa
🎨 Fun-packed kids’ activities & games
📸 Insta-worthy holiday photo ops
🏰 Bounce houses for endless fun
🛍️ Local vendors, shopping, and delicious treats
… and SO much more holiday magic!

🎵 Sponsored by Niagara, this unforgettable celebration will be filled with music, joy, and the true spirit of the holidays. Don’t miss it!

❤️ Bring the whole family, and let’s make this holiday season one to remember! See you this Saturday!

12/13/2024

Cedar Hill time to shred the old!

📄 Secure Paper Shredding Event is Back!
📅 Join us Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM, at the Government Center (285 Uptown Blvd). Arrive early to avoid long lines!

👉 Guidelines:

- Cedar Hill residents only (proof of residency required)
- 3-box limit of household paper waste
- No commercial waste or overfilled/heavy boxes

12/12/2024

Focus Daily News was founded in 1987, and for nearly 37 years, we have proudly reported on news in the Best Southwest communities and beyond. We have collaborated with outstanding journalists, writers, graphic artists, photographers, and salespeople.

Working alongside cities, school districts, and the dedicated staff and volunteers who have contributed to our mission of delivering local news has been an honor.

At FDN, our passion for the importance of local news has driven us to publish a newspaper despite facing numerous challenges, including rising material costs, the loss of our dedicated office with printing presses, and the unexpected passing of our beloved editor, Joshua Johnson. Our publisher has shown remarkable dedication, even working from his hospital bed.

However, the landscape of our world is changing, leading to a significant decline in national and local advertising and the number of supporters and subscribers for local news.

With great sadness, we announce that we will be closing the newspaper at the end of this year.

We encourage you to remain engaged in your communities: volunteer with your city, attend or watch city council and school board meetings, and listen to and hold your elected officials accountable. Please seek out a local, reliable news source and support them.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the years.

12/12/2024

If you don't have plans tonight, we have a suggestion, go see Santa and do some good.

12/11/2024

Come out on Thursday to Midlothian and shop and support the local restaurants and stores, this will be a blast

'Tis the season to shop local! Here's another sampling of the downtown participants in Thursday's Merry & Bright: Shop, Sip & Roll event, including, Paint Bucket Boutique, Flowers by Roberta, and Cash-n-Go Pawn Shop. Start at any location (downtown, Founders Row, etc.) and hop the Trolley to roll to the next stop. There will be refreshments, special promotions, and prize drawings. This shop local event is sponsored by Midlothian Community Development. For a list of all 12 participating stores and trolley stops, visit https://www.midlothian.tx.us/973/Shop-Local-Merry-Bright

12/10/2024

❤️

If you see alot of first responder cars st Target. Please know its SAFE! We are doing HEROES AND HELPERS! Taking around kids from the community to shop and make their holiday a little brighter.

12/09/2024

Thinking of the law enforcement family and praying for the Officer’s family

12/07/2024

Congratulations Panthers!

12/07/2024

Despite the rainy weather, it is a great day for the future of Midlothian!

12/06/2024

Important info about tonight's festivities

🎄✨ Know Before You Go! ✨🎄

Join us at 1938 S. Hampton for the All Abilities Park Grand Opening/Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony TONIGHT!

Event Highlights:
❤️Meet Santa & enjoy arts and crafts
💚Hot cocoa and coffee
❤️Train ride
💚Music
❤️Drone show
💚Food and product vendos
❤️Free Toys (while supplies last)
💚Much more!

Hope to see you all there!

12/06/2024

MISSING

LOCATED AND SAFE!

MISSING PERSON:
The Ennis Police Department received a report of a
missing 16-year-old female.
Laura Herrera, the mother of Aubrey Bolton, stated that Aubrey has been missing since the early hours of Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Ms. Herrera advised that she believes Aubrey was last seen by her friends.

Aubrey is approximately 5'6" tall, has brown hair and eyes, and is slender, weighing approximately 136 pounds. Aubrey was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

Aubrey is a student at the Ennis High School.

If anyone knows Aubrey's whereabouts, you are asked to contact The Ennis Police Department at 972-875-4462.

In moments like this, we as a community must work together to bring Aubrey home to her mother.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING!
SAY SOMETHING!

12/05/2024

FYI

Here’s what you need to know before you go for Hometown Holidays tomorrow night!

🕔 Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-9 p.m.
📍 City Hall (1200 E. Broad St.)
🚘 Parking at the Library, MAC, Public Safety Building, RL Anderson Stadium, Erma Nash Elementary, Phoenix Academy and the shopping center at 703 E. Broad St.
🎄 Tree Lighting will be at 6:30 p.m.
✨ Drone Show presented by H-E-B will immediately follow, launched from just southeast of City Hall
🎅🏻 Santa line is open until 8:45 p.m.
🍔 Food Trucks and Vendors will be on site
🎡 Carnival Rides are Free
☕ Mansfield Holiday Mugs will be on sale for $5 at the Art Truck (very limited supply!)

12/05/2024

Midlothian's new City Hall & Library are open and you can tour them on Saturday!

https://www.focusdailynews.com/citys-new-hot-spot-midlothians-new-city-hall-and-library-are-open/

12/03/2024

Who’s going?!?

This Friday! Kid n Play, Jade Flores , Mean Mauri, and are coming to the City of Duncanville for our Christmas 2024: Holiday Lights in the Park event! Join us at Armstrong Park on Friday, December 6, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic. Wander through dazzling lights, catch an extraordinary drone show, and enjoy live music, food vendors, crafts, and Santa himself!

The Holiday Lights in the Park Parade begins at 6:15 PM along Wheatland Rd. from Freeman St., North on Main St., and will end on Center St.

The event will be hosted by Mean Mauri with in the DJ booth! Join us for performances by:

- Kid 'N Play, the iconic 1980s hip-hop duo and fan-favorite stars of the House Party series.
- Jade Flores, Country singer and two-time Golden Ticket recipient on American Idol.

Don’t miss the tree lighting and family activities that will make your season bright. 🎅🎶

Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd.

Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-parade-holiday-lights-in-the-park-with-kid-n-play-jade-flores-tickets-1049750210137