Ethen Lieser News
Safe Place of the Permian Basin, Midland United Way help end cycle of family violence
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 20, 2020
Since 1978, Safe Place of the Permian Basin has been trying to end the cycle of family violence.
Midland County Jail doesn’t pass inspection
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 19, 2020
Midland County Jail landed on the state’s non-compliant list after flunking its inspection in mid-February.
Midland oil field layoffs likely after crude prices dive
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 16, 2020
It may be a wonderful time to fill the car or truck up with gas, but it's a perilous time for Midland's hardworking oil workers.
2 Permian Basin operators slowing down operations
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 13, 2020
Two oil companies that are focused on the Permian Basin of West Texas have already planned to slow down their respective operations because of an oil war pitting Russia against Saudi Arabia.
Lee High School's Thompson enjoying fruits of his off-season work
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 13, 2020
Last season, senior first baseman and designated hitter Logan Thompson was plying his trade on the Lee Senior High junior varsity baseball team.
Local officials gather in Midland to discuss coronavirus
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 13, 2020
Both high- and low-ranking officials in Midland recently attended a coronavirus roundtable discussion.
Abbott, Payton tell Texas Economic Development summit its time to unite to keep economy strong
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 12, 2020
Midland Mayor Patrick Payton last week welcomed the Texas Economic Development Corp.’s Regional Business Summit to his city.
Midland financial advisor says virus scare driving stock market swoon
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 9, 2020
The U.S. stock market continued to sink Monday because of the panic over the Coronavirus with oil prices taking the biggest crash in nearly 30 years.
Expansion on the horizon for Family Promise of Midland
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 9, 2020
Family Promise of Midland has taken the first step in its expansion endeavors.
Madison Hartman shows mettle in return to court for Greenwood Rangerettes
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 8, 2020
Driven by her strong play, senior guard Madison Hartman has led the Greenwood Rangerettes to a playoff berth.
37 positions up for grabs in Midland Police Department
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 7, 2020
The Midland Police Department may not be short-handed for much longer, as it is actively seeking to find the right recruits for its 37 open officer positions.
Midland College's Tofaeono wins Player of Week honors
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 7, 2020
Midland College's Ella Tofaeono’s great season is just getting better and better, as she was named the Conference Player of the Week for the WJCAC.
Midland County saw high enthusiasm for early primary voting
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 6, 2020
Voter fatigue seems to be a thing of the past for Midland County residents.
Midland lands Kepler Aerospace
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 6, 2020
Midland City Council recently gave its approval for an economic development and commercial sublease agreement with Kepler Aerospace.