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House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans report: 'preponderance of evidence' COVID-19 leaked from Wuhan lab; Pfluger reacts

House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans issued a recent update to their Origins of COVID-19 report, now claiming a "preponderance of evidence" suggests the COVID-19 virus leaked from a research lab in Wuhan, China.


As a memorial to El Paso shooting victims is dedicated, Landgraf says El Paso and Odessa will 'forever be linked'

A group of approximately 100 people gathered Tuesday evening in Ascarate Park to unveil a memorial garden marking the two-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso.


NOW Inc. announces acquisition of Flex Flow in Texas

NOW Inc., a Houston-based distributor of oil and gas industrial markets disclosed on Monday, March 1 it is acquiring the assets of Flex Flow, a Midland-based surface-mounted horizontal and jet-pumping (oil/gas) company.


Midland students set fitness running records despite COVID-19 pandemic

Students at three Midland, Texas elementary schools have set records for running distances even with the closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, school officials said.


Three Odessa, Midland drug rehab centers named best in the area

PermiaCare Turning Point, The Springboard Center and West Texas Counseling and Rehab were recognized on Dec. 2 by Help.org as the three best drug and alcohol rehab centers in the Odessa Midland area.


Midland Development Corp. urges companies to head back home for opportunities

Midland Development Corp., an economic development agency based in the oil-rich region of West Texas, made a pitch to companies that have relocated overseas to consider coming back home, called “onshoring,” given the uncertainties of the time.


Texas-based Reset Energy power development firm acquires gas treatment Heroes Energy

Reset Energy, a global supplier of oil and gas company plant equipment in Midland, has acquired Heroes Energy Solutions, a natural gas and oil processing company


Trump visits Texas, likens virus to Chinese plague, says he defends oil-rich region

During a visit to the Perminan Basin in Texas on July 29, President Donald Trump said he had defended oil interests in the region, called Democrats far-left extremists and referred to the COVID-19 virus as the “China virus,” a "Chinese plague" and an invisible enemy.


Midland Christian standout baseball player to go to Baylor University

Cody Grebeck, a standout senior shortstop baseball player for the Midland Christian Mustangs announced he will commit to playing college ball for the Baylor University Bears in Waco.


Bob Fu show in Midland to focus on China human rights issues

Bob Fu, Chinese American pastor whose Midland-based Christian international human rights nonprofit organization, China Aid, seeks to help Christians and others in China from being persecuted, will be the host of upcoming segments on God’s Learning Channel (GLC).


Midland’s Hogan Park to feature youth sports camps

Outdoor youth sports camps will be featured for young athletes this summer the Midland YMCA announced on its Facebook page.


Midland Corp. offers advice on COVID-19 solutions, including working together

Under the title “Guidance for Employees Going Back to Work,” officials at Midland Development Corp., an economic development organization, offered advice on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic including the developing of a team-spirit attitude.


Abbott releases cases of anti-viral drug for COVID-19 epidemic

MIDLAND – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on May 27 ordered the release of two cases of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir to be supplied to Midland Memorial Hospital for use in the COVID-19 epidemic.


Midland High School has new head basketball coach

Dustin Faught, formerly the head coach of the San Angelo Central High School basketball team, has been appointed new coach of the Midland High School (MHS) Bulldogs.


Diamondback Energy cuts back because of oil glut and pandemic shutdown

Diamondback Energy Co. is cutting back oil production after suffering a drop in demand partly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston Chronicle reported.


Permian Basin oil pipeline completed, crude flowing to Gulf Coast exporters

A crude oil pipeline connecting oilfields in the Permian Basin with exporters along the Gulf Coast opened for service last month, shipping oil across Texas and bumping up the nation’s supply.