Bob Pepalis News
Midland gives winter driving tips to Texas motorists
By Bob Pepalis | Jan 14, 2021
After Midland and Texas Department of Transportation crews had to pretreat roads in the city, motorists are advised to take precautions driving as if the roads haven’t been treated.
Midland library adds free business resources
By Bob Pepalis | Jan 14, 2021
Small businesses in Midland County gained free resources about their local markets from the Midland County Public Library.
Midland College helps military vet pursue dream of helping children
By Bob Pepalis | Sep 27, 2020
The adoption of a child led Juan Dominguez to realize his calling was to help children, which he’s pursuing by returning to school at the Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC).
RTA acquisition of Net3 ISP may improve internet service in Odessa/Midland
By Bob Pepalis | Sep 8, 2020
Rural Telecommunications of America (RTA) completed its acquisition of Net3 ISP of Odessa/Midland Texas, to continue its expansion across rural America.
UT Permian Basin offers advice to improve college experience
By Bob Pepalis | Aug 28, 2020
Students and parents looking for the best college experience might consider staying closer to home for a year or two until the COVID-19 pandemic is not as big an issue.
Midland College employees bring children to campus for online learning
By Bob Pepalis | Aug 28, 2020
Rather than leaving them at home on their own for virtual classes, Midland College employees can bring their children in grades K to fifth to work where they’ll have virtual lessons and work on assignments in a supervised place.
Midland College's Tofaeono commits to playing basketball for the Aggies
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 30, 2020
Ella Tofaeono will make the jump from Midland College to continue her basketball career at Texas A&M.
Greenwood senior battles eye disorder to pitch, hit
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 10, 2020
Greenwood High senior Caden Davis put in the work on the baseball diamond to overcome an eye disorder that makes it difficult for him to track pitches.
Midland mom celebrates daughter's graduation with front-door cap and gown display
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 9, 2020
A Midland, Texas mother wanted to honor her high school senior daughter’s accomplishments that the coronavirus pandemic seems to have hidden away, so she decorated their front door with her graduation gown.
FBI report projects surge in hate crimes against Asian-Americans as coronavirus spreads
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 9, 2020
An FBI intelligence report projects that hate crimes against Asian-Americans will surge as the coronavirus pandemic impacts more communities.
Coleman gets another chance at A&M baseball after COVID-19 ends season
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 5, 2020
Hunter Coleman thought his collegiate baseball career at Texas A&M ended when the NCAA canceled all spring sports competition because of the coronavirus.