April Bamburg News
Abbott: 'Anti-Semitism has no place in Texas'
By April Bamburg | Jun 29, 2021
As incidents of antisemitic hate crimes are rising and tensions between Israel and Hamas have committed to a cease-fire, Texas is committing to look at the issue in the state.
'It's an outrage': Pfluger demands the Biden administration repay Midland Memorial for care of migrant children
By April Bamburg | Jun 7, 2021
Midland Memorial Hospital says that the administration of President Joe Biden is behind on its bills for the medical treatments of migrant children and it is asking the administration to pay up, according to a Fox News report and the New York Post.
One Texas criminal justice reform bill would 'establish a duty for officers to request, render aid for injured persons'
By April Bamburg | May 16, 2021
Calls for criminal justice reform are growing, and there are several bills in the Texas legislature that could bring about some of the change that people are looking for.
Texas House of Representatives pass bill to 'ensure benefits for police, first responders who contract or succumb to COVID-19'
By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives just passed House Bill 541, which provides protections for public safety employees, designating COVID-19 as a “presumptive illness.”
Granger: 'Our Fort Worth economy continues to boom with arrival of more Fortune 500 companies'
By April Bamburg | Apr 25, 2021
Texas’ job market added more than 100,000 jobs during the month of March, according to figures from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Paxton on expanding Supreme Court: 'I will not stand for this obvious power grab'
By April Bamburg | Apr 25, 2021
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and nearly two dozen other Republican Attorneys General submitted a letter to the White House and leaders of the House of Representatives and Senate discouraging the expansion of the Supreme Court.
Midland Independent School District Board selects superintendent to start Feb. 22
By April Bamburg | Feb 10, 2021
A new superintendent is coming to Midland Independent School District, after the board voted unanimously to hire Dr. Angelica Ramsey, according to a district press release.
West Texas National Bank donates to community groups in Midland, Odessa
By April Bamburg | Feb 10, 2021
Community organizations in Midland and other areas have received $25,000 in donations, earmarked to assist communities with the COVID-19 recovery, according to a Midland Chamber of Commerce press release.
Midland Health Department offering appointments for immunizations, other health services
By April Bamburg | Sep 12, 2020
The Midland Health Department is scheduling appointments for immunizations and other clinical services, according to a Facebook post.
Keep the summer's bounty fresh and use all year round by freezing it
By April Bamburg | Sep 5, 2020
When it comes to storing fresh produce, there are several ways to do that and keep your summer bounty fresh for months.
Midland students begin returning to classrooms under plan for 'blended' instruction
By April Bamburg | Sep 4, 2020
More than 26,000 students attending Midland Independent School District (MISD) began their return to classrooms this week – with a graduate phase-in process that moves to blended learning instruction.
Midland native on track to earn associate degree in 18 months and start work in the energy industry
By April Bamburg | Aug 30, 2020
Midland native Juan Padilla graduated from Lee High School in May, with more than a high school diploma. He also had a certificate in Energy Technology, which was available through Midland College.
Midland mayor, health group provide COVID-19 updates
By April Bamburg | Jul 23, 2020
As of July 21 there were 1,604 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Midland County, Texas, and 29 residents had died while statewide there were 341,739 confirmed cases and 4,151 deaths, according to an update from Midland Health.