Jade Davis News
Midland College summit links education to industry needs in Permian Basin
By Jade Davis | Apr 17, 2025
Midland College held its annual workforce development summit April 16, bringing together industry and education leaders to discuss strategies for shaping the Permian Basin’s future labor force.
Trinity School sends multiple athletes to TAPPS 4A state tournament
By Jade Davis | Apr 10, 2025
Multiple students from Midland Trinity School participated in the TAPPS 4A State Tournament from April 7 to 8 in Waco after competing at their district competition.
Keep Midland Beautiful holds 7th Annual Clean Campus Competition
By Jade Davis | Apr 8, 2025
Keep Midland Beautiful’s 7th Annual Clean Campus Competition took place from March 3 to 27. More than 600 students from schools across Midland participated, collecting over 400 pounds of trash.
Larry the Balloon Guy brings 15 years of entertainment to Midland’s youth
By Jade Davis | Apr 7, 2025
Midland-based entertainer Larry the Balloon Guy has provided balloon artistry and juggling performances for more than 15 years.
New Fitness Court® opens at Dennis the Menace Park
By Jade Davis | Mar 6, 2025
The City of Midland, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the National Fitness Campaign, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 to officially open the new Fitness Court® at Dennis the Menace Park.
RockHounds announce 2025 promotional schedule
By Jade Davis | Feb 25, 2025
Midland, Texas – The Midland RockHounds will open their 2025 season at home for the first time since 2018. The team, coming off a franchise-record 84 regular-season wins, begins its 53rd season on April 4. The promotional schedule includes 14 fireworks shows, 15 giveaways, 13 theme nights, and six Copa nights.
Senior celebration honors older adults in Permian Basin
By Jade Davis | Feb 13, 2025
The Senior Celebration of the Permian Basin will take place on May 28, 2025, at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena, offering a day of music, dancing, and awards to honor Older Americans and Older Texans Month.
Wino Fest showcases 40 Texas wineries at Bush Convention Center
By Jade Davis | Feb 3, 2025
Wino Fest featured more than 40 Texas wineries on Jan. 25 at the Bush Convention Center. The indoor festival, hosted by Texas Winos, included unlimited tastings, live music, food vendors, and educational materials designed to support and promote local winemakers, according to its website.
Midland Chamber of Commerce hosts 'State of Oil & Gas' luncheon with Kaes Van’t Hof
By Jade Davis | Jan 20, 2025
The Midland Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual "State of Oil & Gas" luncheon on Jan. 15 at the Bush Convention Center. The event featured Kaes Van’t Hof, President and Chief Financial Officer of Diamondback Energy, as the keynote speaker.
Girl Scouts to honor women of distinction in April celebration in Permian Basin
By Jade Davis | Jan 17, 2025
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest accepted nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction event, recognizing outstanding women leaders in the Permian Basin. The celebration will take place on April 12 at the Petroleum Club of Midland.
Girl Scouts to honor women of distinction in April celebration in Permian Basin
By Jade Davis | Jan 16, 2025
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest is accepting nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction event, recognizing outstanding women leaders in the Permian Basin. The celebration will take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Petroleum Club of Midland, according to their press release.