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Midland County leaders discuss $26M justice of the peace complex
On Monday, the Midland County Commissioners’ Court discussed the proposed facility,... → Read More
Midlanders come out for Commissioners' Court hearing about library
Midland County Commissioners' Court holds forum to hear about content that can be found in the young adult sections of the Midland County Public Lbrary → Read More
‘Moving back home’ ... 2012 MHS graduate achieves small business dream
Hancock Group President Savannah Alvarado states Midland allows for opportunities to... → Read More
Sparks files bills aimed at reforming local debt measures
State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland) announced a bill package aimed at reforming the ways local governments use their taxing authority. → Read More
Midland College's Pre-K Academy to prepare children for Midland ISD
Midland College Pre-K Academy and Center for Teaching Excellence to prepare children,... → Read More
Midland County: No policy in place to ban donated books
The discussion regarding Midland County Public Library books containing controversial subject matter continued at the Midland County Commissioners’ Court → Read More
Ector County leader wants to work with Midland on new juvenile jail
KWEL interview: Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett discussed working with Midland County to build a new $90 million regional juvenile detention facility. → Read More
Midland Christian adds video gaming
Midland Christian School has coordinated a pilot season this spring for competitive video gaming or esports. → Read More
Biz Buzz: Mayberry brothers celebrate life at new funeral home
The Mayberry Funeral Home in Midland held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week for the location at 406 E. Illinois Ave. → Read More
Midland County library director comments on banned book concerns
Midland County Commissioner Dianne Anderson said she would provide the library with a list of books that contain subjects like critical race theory and gender → Read More
Half-acre pit master takes first in San Antonio, ready for Houston cookoff
Midlander Aaron Lesley won first place for his brisket at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff, a competition of nearly 300 teams. → Read More
Midland County leaders want to check donated books for banned titles
County commissioners discussed Midland County Public Library books containing subjects... → Read More
New opportunities make Midland more attractive to younger residents
Three Midlanders who graduated from Midland high schools talk about coming home after... → Read More
Susie's South Forty offers Midland option for Valentine's Day gift
Susie Hitchcock-Hall, founder and owner of Susie’s South Forty Confections, says her treats’ freshness and quality set them apart from the treats inside grocery → Read More
Community feel, ease of life make Midland home for younger Midlanders
Younger Midlanders return after going away to college because of factors not found in... → Read More
Biz Buzz: Tall City Meat Market offers prime cuts in central Midland
Tall City Meat Market owner leaves oilfield to open business in central Midland. → Read More
Gov. Abbott touts Odessa College workforce training program
Gov. Greg Abbott toured and held a press conference Thursday at an Odessa College welding lab, where he discussed the future of Texas’ workforce. → Read More
Forum: Next president should carry on Midland College's legacy
A Midland College presidential profile meeting on Wednesday was not as much about what a... → Read More
August Pfluger , Texas GOP delegation call for assistance at border
The Texas Republicans wrote that the state of the southern border is due to the Biden administration’s failed policies. → Read More
County leaders approve stop signs, speed limit changes
The Midland County Commissioners’ Court approved the addition of stop signs and a speed... → Read More