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City of Midland unveils plans to address flooding
By Karla Florez | Aug 24, 2023
The City of Midland has revealed its plans to address the ongoing flooding across the city and improve road safety for vehicles and pedestrians, a recent YourBasin report said.
Midland Development Corporation receives more proposals to carry out Downtown Midland master plan
By Karla Florez | Aug 23, 2023
The Midland Development Corporation heard two additional proposals last week for the completion of the city’s downtown master plan, NewsWest 9 reported. The presentations were hosted by Halff and Parkhill Smith and Cooper.
Midland officials identify official cause of grass fires on Highway 80
By Karla Florez | Aug 23, 2023
The City of Midland identified the cause of the grass fires along Highway 80, according to a Your Basin report.
Texas Transportation Commission approves largest single investment proposal for Permian Basin roads and highways
By Karla Florez | Aug 23, 2023
The 2024 Unified Transportation Plan approved last week by the Texas Transportation Commission will serve as the largest investment allocated toward Permian Basin roads and highways, according to a NewsWest 9 report.
Businesses, homes ordered to evacuate amid acid spill
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
Various agencies collaborated earlier this week to combat a hydrochloride acid spill based in the SCR 1156 and FM 1213 business area, according to a Your Basin report. The evacuation notice has since been lifted.
Layne's Chicken Fingers makes its way to Odessa-Midland area
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
Fried chicken chain restaurant Layne’s Chicken Fingers will soon make its way to the Permian Basin, the Odessa American reported.
City of Midland sees record high sales tax revenue
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
The city of Midland has recorded record high sales tax this month, according to a Your Basin report. The figures exceed records collected in February 2023.
Midland College hopes to expand transportation training program
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
The Midland City Council will soon vote on whether or not to approve a proposal to expand Midland College's Transportation Training Program, a recent NewsWest9 report stated.
Midland Health, Midland College reopen radiologic technology program to address growing need
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
Midland Health and Midland College have confirmed plans to reopen the Midland College Radiologic Technology Program following a 13-year halt to fulfill local medical needs, according to a Yahoo News report.
National Weather Service projects the return of warm temperatures in Midland
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
The National Weather Service has warned local Midland residents of the potential return of 100-degree high temperatures. The warm temperatures are projected to stick around for a while, CBS News reported.
Pet owner claims her dog was mistakenly euthanized by Midland Animal Services
By Karla Florez | Aug 21, 2023
A Midland resident hopes to raise awareness after her dog was mistakenly euthanized at Midland Animal Services (MAS), NewsWest 9 reported.
Midland organizations commit to feeding the homeless on the weekends
By Karla Florez | Aug 21, 2023
Backyard Midland has confirmed plans to feed the homeless outside on the weekends, NewsWest 9 reported.
Joy Paulson joins Keep Midland Beautiful as executive director
By Karla Florez | Aug 21, 2023
The nonprofit organization Keep Midland Beautiful has appointed Joy Paulson as its new executive director, NewsWest 9 reported. Her new position became effective on Aug. 15.
Midland County Commissioners Court votes on new library policy
By Karla Florez | Aug 18, 2023
During a recent Midland County Commissioner's meeting, officials spent half an hour on whether to follow a new policy set by Texas House Bill 900, which proposes the restriction of obscene content from the children's section at the library, a Newswest9 report states.
Permian Basin Petroleum Assn. conference to focus on produced water and seismic activity
By Karla Florez | Aug 18, 2023
The Produced Water Society's annual Permian Basin Summit is focusing on finding uses for produced water, the five to 10 gallons of water typically produced per barrel of oil.
MISD board member shares concerns about critical theory-driven content
By Karla Florez | Aug 16, 2023
Midland Independent School District (MISD) board member Brandon Hodges recently expressed concerns regarding the curriculum set in place by the district, stating it supports “critical theory-driven content and practices,” the Midland Reporter-Telegram reported.
Midland Development Corporation receives presentation on Midland Downtown Master Plan: 'Our motivation is to continue down the path of success we’re already seeing with downtown Midland'
By Karla Florez | Aug 15, 2023
Midland Development Corporation has secured presentation meetings withthree different firms following its request for a proposal to redevelop a full block downtown that MDC and the City of Midland own.
KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot opens in Midland: 'It’s a new experience, it’s fun with friends…an interactive experience'
By Karla Florez | Aug 15, 2023
KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in Midland has opened to the public to local Midland residents this week.
Midland promotes digital “Report an Issue” forum for residents: 'They can upload pictures, they put in the address, they put in what the nature of their request is, and then they can track it along the way'
By Karla Florez | Aug 15, 2023
Midland officials remind local residents of its online forum, allowing them to submit a maintenance request upon noticing any problems the county should be notified of.
MISD Superintendent Howard: 'We want to be a district that’s transparent, that establishes trust, and that people are proud of MISD'
By Karla Florez | Aug 15, 2023
Midland independent school district hosted its scholar convocation to help faculty and staff prepare for the school year. The meeting was held a week before the first days of school, which kicked off successfully last week, a recent NEws9west report states.