It is looking like Midlothian, Texas will be the new home for our kids, the Duprie's. James was invited to join the athletic staff at Midlothian High School. He will rejoin his former head coach from Comfort, Lee Wiginton.
Midlothian is in Ellis County, which abuts Dallas County. It's earliest residents were Tonkawa
Indians. In 1883 Midlothian was recognized as the name for the town. Legend has it that a Scottish train engineer thought the countryside looked like Scotland. It was also midway between Dallas and Cleburne and Ennis and Fort Worth. The railroad brought growth and stability. Farming and cattle raising were important. The County became known as one of the nation's leading cotton growers. After World War II Midlothian became an industrial center serving Dallas/Fort Worth as they grew. Little did they know the agricultural soil covered what would become the hope for future growth. Midlothian is atop the Austin Escarpment, a ridge running northeast to southwest. It has an estimated 600 year supply of potential limestone reserves. Limestone makes cement. There are three cement plants, plus a steel and recycling plant , along with related manufacturing plants. It has a diversified economy from blue-collar to corporate headquarters. The area has had growth from persons living there and commuting to Dallas.
Midlothian High School has over 2,200 students. It will become a 5A school in the Fall. There are six elementary schools and two Middle Schools.
They are the Panthers. We are excited for James having the opportunity to progress in his career with a fine coach and a growing program. As a new 5A program they will have quite a challenge. I think they will accept the challenge.
