Unofficial election results indicate that Daniel Haydin is re-elected to City Council Place 2, he ran unopposed.

Because no candidate for Place 6 received more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be ordered between the two candidates who received the most votes, Bertha Middlebrooks and Maranda Auzenne.

Results are unofficial until canvassed by the City Council.

View Dallas County unofficial results https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/…/Final_Upload.pdf

View Ellis County unofficial resultshttps://www.co.ellis.tx.us/…/230506_Summary-Results-Report

Cedar Hill ISD Bond Results

As I stated in November, elections have consequences and I have learned that those consequences are physical and emotional. Unfortunately, our staff and scholars will show up to campuses on Monday knowing that yet again, voters in Cedar Hill rejected a bond proposition that would address safety, facility and transportation needs. Yet again, based on turnout, this election was decided by residents who do not have children enrolled in our district.

According to Dallas County Election Office unofficial results, the CHISD May 2023 Bond Proposition failed by 62 votes.

As you scroll through the unofficial report, you will notice most all DFW area school districts had their bond propositions approved, some for over $1 billion for facility improvements and new schools. I congratulate these districts in their success last night, while I had hoped to share in their celebration today, sadly Cedar Hill voters rejected the $208 million proposition.

Texas bond elections are how school districts fund large capital improvement projects. District leaders must ask our voters to use their tax dollars to fund extensive capital needs; this is why there was a list of school districts with bond proposals on yesterday’s ballot. Based on unofficial election results, it seems there are people in our community who do not understand school funding laws or are fine with providing our scholars with sub-par facilities and buses.

We are counting on our families to show up. We must do better.

Thank you to our CHISD Bond Student Ambassadors for helping us share the facts of the election and reminding us of who would benefit the most had the election gone a different way. To our parents, thank you to those who voted in the May election. I appreciate you for introducing our scholars to the democratic process and making sure your voices were heard.

Longhorn staff, I understand and share in your disbelief and disappointment. Tomorrow will be tough. You will walk into a school facility in need of overdue improvements, drivers will turn the ignition on old buses and teachers will walk up rickety ramps into portable buildings.

When you arrive to work, you will be expected to pour into our youngest residents.

You will be asked to tell our scholars that anything is possible with hard work.

You will remind them that you care for them and want what is best for them.

You will model what resiliency looks like, on the first day of teacher appreciation week and just hours after the community failed you.

The failure of the Cedar Hill ISD May 2023 Bond election doesn’t make our district’s facility needs go away. We have a duty to do right by our scholars – regardless of whether the voting public wishes to support the district.

CHISD has an extensive list of needs, so we will begin reviewing that again and looking at alternative ways to address those needs. As the leader of this district, I have a responsibility to do what is in the best interest of our scholars, staff and community. We will not give up. Our scholars and staff need us to continue fighting to do what is right.

In service,

Dr. Gerald B. Hudson

Superintendent, Cedar Hill ISD

Cedar Hill ISD – School Improvements

Proposition A failed with 2,066 against and 2,004 in favor of the proposition

Cedar Hill ISD School Board Results

Incumbent Ramona Ross-Bacon – Unopposed

Incumbent Dr. Denise Roache-Davis – Unopposed

Will Campbell – (721) 19.46%

Campbell commented on Facebook, “Congratulations Denishea Williams Place 5 on a well earned victory! Thank you to everyone who supported me for this campaign and know that when another seat comes available, I will toss my hat in the ring if needed. Thank you everyone!”

Kim Rimmer – (1,055) 28.48%

Winner: Denishea Williams – (1,929) 52.06%

Williams shared the following on Facebook, “Thank you Cedar Hill!!!

I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me by electing me to serve as your School Board Trustee Place#5. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our scholars, our teachers, and our community.

I am filled with hope and optimism for the future of our schools. We are facing unprecedented challenges in education, but I am confident that by working TOGETHER, we can overcome them.

I want to express my gratitude to all of the dedicated teachers, administrators, and support staff who work tirelessly to provide our scholars with a top-tier education. Your commitment to excellence inspires me, and I look forward to working with you to create an even better learning environment for our scholars and teachers!

I also want to acknowledge the parents and families of our scholars. Your support and involvement are crucial to the success of our schools. Your voice is essential in helping us make decisions that will benefit our children and our community.

Thank you for your confidence in me. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!”

If elected, I will focus on retaining Cedar Hill’s authentic distinctive character, ensuring clean and safe communities, preserving our trails and natural beauty, maintaining excellence and efficiency while improving infrastructure, creating opportunity for strong economic development, and focusing on building community neighborhood engagement.

I want to keep Cedar Hill a great place to live, work, learn, and play! As a member of Cedar Hill City Council, I will continue to work diligently with our city staff and city council to prioritize a holistic approach to serving the community that encompasses public safety, physical, social, economic, and environmental factors that make our community a great place, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for all residents.

Teamwork, effective communication, a servant’s heart, and people skills are important qualities a council member should have.

Since 2014, I have proudly served on the Beautification & Environmental Sustainability Board, most recently as Vice Chair in 2019. I was appointed to the 2017 Bond Committee as well as the Comprehensive Plan Committee (2019-2021). I have a proven record of accomplishments as a servant leader to citizens and the community as a result of my service on these boards and committees. For the past five years, I have also served as a mentor with Tower of Faith Ministries.

One of my primary goals is to ensure a safe and clean environment in which families and businesses can thrive. Another primary aim would be to promote diversified and equitable developments while maintaining the city’s preeminence. Third, a major goal would be to work on engaging and strengthening the community in order to ensure a high level of living.

I have been a Cedar Hill resident for over 22 years. I have worked in the aerospace sector for more than 20 years, and I am currently the senior lead of the composite structural test lab. I am in charge of putting our aircraft’s parts through rigorous testing to ensure they adhere to strict quality and safety requirements. With this talent and expertise, I have a keen sense of what will and will not work. Possessing these skills and abilities enables me to serve the needs of our community while bringing a new perspective to Cedar Hill. For the past nine years, I have been working in the community. I am proud to have been able to participate in so many wonderful initiatives. My dedication to civic engagement will remain focused on Cedar Hill’s residents and what is best for the community.

When making judgments and determining what is best for the city, numerous considerations must be considered. Most essential, you must listen to the people. Then, identify major issues and prioritize them. Additionally, explore and evaluate alternate options.

I must respect each council member’s decision on what is best for the community.

Cedar Hill’s traffic flow studies, in my opinion, need to be updated. As a result, traffic studies serve an even bigger role in decision-making when assessing the size and placement of a project.

Through neighborhood participation, I intend to involve residents in the decision-making process. To boost citizen involvement, we must foster effective collaboration and empower citizens to use interactive platforms.

It takes innovative communication and collaboration. I would want to see a panel of volunteers from city officials and the community work together to address essential and urgent problems and find solutions to improve communication.

I’ve never been in a scenario like this before. However, I believe it is critical to hear both sides of the discussion in order to reach the greatest possible decision for the community.

My goal is to address needs while focusing on what is best for our citizens. I will continue to provide passion while serving and engaging in our community. Vote for “GERALD MALONE” to be Cedar Hill’s next city council member!

Harold's Chicken is celebrating the grand-opening, this week, at its new franchise location in Cedar Hill.

CEDAR HILL, Texas — People from across North Texas are traveling to Cedar Hill to experience Harold's Chicken.

The iconic Chicago-based restaurant is celebrating the grand opening of its new franchise location in the city of Cedar Hill this week.

“I’m always excited when we expand,” said Corporate Owner Kristen Pierce-Sherrod.

Pierce-Sherrod’s father started Harold’s Chicken 73 years ago as a late-night dining location. Customers have been supporting the brand for its flavorful made-to-order chicken, seafood, and its signature sauce.

“We have a lot of natives from Chicago that’s in this area. We just saw the need for it and decided to come here,” explained Pierce-Sherrod.

The Cedar Hill franchise location owners are a young husband and wife team who said they were intentional about moving from Chicago to open in Cedar Hill, due to opportunities in line with their business plans.

Fans of the Harold’s Chicken brand are also excited.

“When the sign actually posted Harold’s is coming… Oh, my God,” said Cedar Hill resident Rosie Moore.

Moore is a Chicago-native who grew up on Harold’s Chicken brand. She’s happy the location opened so close to her current home.

“The six-piece! The six wings with the extra mild sauce! Oh, my God,” said Moore about her go-to menu item.

Credit: WFAA

Harold’s Chicken is among 67 businesses the city of Cedar Hill issued a new Certificate of Occupancy over the past year, according to city leaders. It’s helping the community maintain its status as a regional hub for restaurants and shopping, according to city leaders.

“Believe me, I know there’s going to be opportunities for more young people to let them know, hey, we can do this too,” said Moore.

With the restaurant’s introduction to North Texas, its owners say you better get used to seeing its brand and logo.

“We’ve got, like, five more locations coming,” said Vincent Sherrod.

The owners are already discussing expanding across Dallas-Fort Worth.

A native Texas bird species at risk from habitat loss might be making a comeback after a pair of warblers were recently spotted at a nature preserve in Cedar Hill.

One female golden-cheeked warbler was spotted in early April, joining a male warbler that was spotted in May of last year, said Julie Collins, director of Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.

“This year to see the female is exciting because that means there’s a breeding pair,” Collins said.

Golden-cheeked warblers, whose population nests entirely in Texas, haven’t been spotted at Dogwood Canyon since around 2000 — more than 20 years ago. A board member from the center confirmed the birds’ sighting after someone initially posted an image of them on eBird, an online database of people’s bird observations.

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“We were all just ecstatic that they do exist here,” Collins said. “We couldn’t believe that they were back.”

Golden-cheeked warblers, known for their bright yellow cheeks, are an endangered species that mostly reside in the limestone hills and canyons of Texas Hill Country, according to All About Birds. The birds have been listed as a federally endangered species since 1990, with habitat loss and fragmentation being one of the main concerns for the species.

Sightings of the bird in North Texas are rare, but they do appear in the Glen Rose area on occasion, Collins said.

She speculated there could be a variety of factors for their reappearance in Cedar Hill, including habitat or population changes in Hill Country or competition for habitat that may be driving some species northward.

Additionally, golden-cheeked warblers are unique for being a specialist species, which also makes them at greater risk for endangerment, Collins explained. Many live in mature ashe juniper trees, which, unlike other trees, contain very thin bark that the warblers use to build their nests.

“They’re on the endangered species list, not just because of their population numbers, but because of their habitat loss,” Collins said. “The junipers happen to be on land that is also highly prized for urban development, so that makes it difficult to ensure their survival.”

But for now, North Texas birders feel hopeful about their return to the area, Collins said. People from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area have flocked to Cedar Hill in recent months to spot the golden-cheeked warblers for themselves.

“Now that we’ve confirmed a male and a female, that gives us hope they are going to successfully breed and potentially have more in the coming years,” she said.

However, their sustained population growth remains unclear as developments continue to expand into North Texas.

“There’s a lot unknown,” Collins said. “We could hope for things, but it’s hard to say with any absolute certainty.”

After 25 Years Of Service, Cedar Hill City Council Place 6 Is On The Ballot

CEDAR HILL – These days few people live in the same city for 25 years, so it is more than impressive that Cedar Hill Place 6 City Councilmember Clifford Shaw has served in the Place 6 seat for 25 years.

His biography reads of his many years of dedication to the city. Beginning, with the fact that he has been active in the Cedar Hill community since the early 1990s. It was way back then that he coached his children’s youth sports teams.

Shaw said he has decided not to run for another term on the Cedar Hill City Council because “I believe it is time for a changing of the guard. I don’t have any more mountains to climb and I believe that the city is positioned well for its bright future.”

His decision to first run back in 1998 came about when he said a group of concerned citizens who had a vision for the growing diversity in the city approached him.

“As a resident and president of the community organization, “Diversity for Equality,” I shared the vision, passion, and concerns of these concerned citizens,” he added.

Cedar Hill Has Seen Significant Changes

The rest has been history. Shaw said some of the most significant changes he has seen in Cedar Hill over the years while sitting on the City Council include an overall positive shift in the racial makeup of every aspect of the city.

He said this includes “our neighborhoods, as well as the city’s staff, boards, and council. The city has done a good job of changing as the times and demographics change.”

He believes the most important change however was the hiring of current Councilman Alan Sims. Sims was the first African American City Manager in southwest Dallas County and is among, what Shaw said, has been a big win for the city.

“In addition, the efforts of the city under the current city manager to serve our senior citizens in ways unseen in municipalities similar in size to Cedar Hill,” is another win Shaw said. “I am proud of the collaboration between the city staff and council to create and execute our comprehensive plan, the living blueprint of the city’s future as well as the construction of the city’s new library, a 21st-century beacon of the community, business and municipal cooperation.”

Success has not come without challenges however and to that, he pointed out “The greatest challenges were in the realm of continually identifying and embracing new and improved ways to ensure the city is always a premier city.”

Shaw has always been a strong advocate for parks, recreation, and open space in Cedar Hill. Most residents are aware he was instrumental in the development of many community facilities enjoyed today, including Valley Ridge Park, the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center, and the Cedar Hill Government Center. He has also been passionate about strong neighborhoods and has supported initiatives to strengthen the city’s focus on neighborhood engagement and beautification.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and works as a system engineer for DCMA Lockheed Martin. Shaw’s three children are all CHISD graduates.

Who Will Sit In Place 6 Next?

As for the person who will take his Place 6 seat, he said that person needs to pick their battles with wisdom and ensure that the decisions made align with the city’s mission statement, comprehensive plan, and what is ultimately best for all citizens of the city.

“Also, anyone who wants to serve on the council must be prepared to support and defend the school district; without a premiere school system, there is no premiere city,” he added.

As for his next 25 years, Shaw concluded “I plan to continue to work with, coach, and/or mentor servant leaders who support the best interests of the entire Cedar Hill community.”

That, and he said he also plans to enjoy sharing and doing life with his sweetheart, Dr. Camille Gray.

Cedar Hill Place 6 Candidates

There are five individuals running for the Cedar Hill Place 6 seat:

Gerald L. Malone – Malone works in quality control for Bell Helicopter as the senior lead of the composite structural test lab. Since 2014, he has served on the Beautification & Environmental Sustainability Board, most recently as Vice Chair in 2019. He was appointed to the 2017 Bond Committee as well as the Comprehensive Plan Committee (2019-2021). Q&A with Gerald Malone

Bertha Middlebrooks – Middlebrooks is retired and is a board member of the Cedar Crest Neighborhood Cedar Hill Public Improvement District #6, she is also an Army Veteran.

Kiphani Allen – Allen is a treasury manager at Rexel, a provider of a wide range of electrical supplies for industrial, commercial & residential use.

Maranda Auzenne – Auzenne is a Senior Vice President, Property Management at Trademark Property Company. Q&A With Maranda Auzenne

Darian Pace – Pace is a member of the Cedar Hill Neighborhood Advisory Board and a customer service account manager as listed on the candidate application. Q&A Darian Pace

*We linked to candidates pages if we were able to find their candidate page.

Third-largest jackpot prize in North America and fourth largest in the world

AUSTIN – The largest Lotto Texas® jackpot in more than 12 years is still up for grabs and now stands at an estimated annuitized $53.5 million for the Wednesday, March 15 drawing. The jackpot ranks as the third largest jackpot in North America and fourth largest in the world. In North America, Lotto Texas sits only behind the estimated annuitized Powerball® jackpot worth $63 million for the Wednesday, March 15 drawing, as well as the estimated annuitized $254 million for the Friday, March 17 Mega Millions® drawing. Tonight’s Lotto Texas drawing offers a cash value worth an estimated $33.1 million. If there is no jackpot winner for tonight’s Lotto Texas drawing, the jackpot prize for the Saturday, March 18 drawing will roll to an estimated annuitized $54 million.

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