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Safe Place of the Permian Basin, Midland United Way help end cycle of family violence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Promise of Midland has taken the first step in its expansion endeavors.


Madison Hartman shows mettle in return to court for Greenwood Rangerettes

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

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

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

Voter fatigue seems to be a thing of the past for Midland County residents.


Midland lands Kepler Aerospace

Midland City Council recently gave its approval for an economic development and commercial sublease agreement with Kepler Aerospace.