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Huffines: 'The drugs pouring across our border are a threat to our very way of life'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized narcotics from two vehicles between Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 with a combined estimated street value of $6.1 million as law enforcement agencies report large amounts of drugs crossing the border.


Museum of the Southwest to hold community class art project for youth

The Museum of the Southwest will hold a community glass art project for youth to submit a hot air balloon design.


Patrick tests positive for COVID-19, though symptoms 'mild'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is in quarantine after confirming he tested positive for COVID-19 during the last week of December.


Midland College auto programs stress importance of vehicle maintenance, 'keeping cars on the road'

Midland College students enrolled in the school’s Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology program will get hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance.


‘It’s been a dream of mine’: MCA baseball player Cort Miller signs with Midland College

Midland Classical Academy senior baseball player Cort Miller is headed to Midland College after signing a letter of intent.


Poole, Corrales projected to earn at-large seats on Midland City Council

Robin Poole and Dan Corrales are projected to earn at-large seats on the City Council, beating out candidates Spencer Robnett, Michael Trost and Dustin Johnson.


Earthstone Energy to buy Midland assets for over $70 million in cash and stock

Earthstone Energy Inc. will spend $73.2 million to acquire assets in the Midland sub-basin in an effort to expand their operations, according to an Oct. 4 article by the Natural Gas Intel.


‘When you reach 100, things get even better’; Midland WW2 veteran turns 100

Bill Womack, a Midland native who served in World War II, became a centenarian last week as a Commemorative Air Force fly over celebrated his birthday and service to his country.


'Permitless carry' now allowed in Texas as Abbott signs new law, 'safeguards the 2nd Amendment'

Texans aged 21 and older who legally own a gun can now publicly carry their firearm in the state without documentation.