Kimberly James News
Midland County libraries resume regular services
By Kimberly James | Oct 11, 2020
Midland County Public Libraries is resuming services that were temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Midland College WRTTC receives award from rotary organization in memory of former student
By Kimberly James | Oct 11, 2020
The Fort Stockton Rotary Club has created and awarded a scholarship in memory of Lindsey Horton.
Reflection Ministries cottages prepared for residents
By Kimberly James | Sep 25, 2020
Reflection Ministries of Texas, an emergency assessment center and residential home for victims of sex trafficking, has opened its Cottages at The Village.
Midland, Permian Basin unemployment rate slowly falling
By Kimberly James | Sep 5, 2020
Midland's unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percent from 9.5% in June to 9.4% in July, according to a Facebook post by the Midland Development Corporation.
City of Midland completes year two road bond projects
By Kimberly James | Aug 30, 2020
All of the second year road bond projects in the five-year road bond plan have been completed.
Midland Memorial Hospital offers new knee-replacement technology
By Kimberly James | Aug 30, 2020
Midland Memorial Hospital will offer Mako SmartRobotics, an advanced technology for total and partial knee replacement procedures at the Total Joint and Spine Center.
MARC looking for summer employees
By Kimberly James | Jun 30, 2020
If you have a heart for helping others and also need some extra summer cash, MARC may have a place for you!
Life Center needs baby items to support new parents
By Kimberly James | Jun 30, 2020
The Life Center, a non-profit abortion alternative organization, is in need of supplies to assist new parents.
Fountainville owner Hearn celebrates West Texas pride in unique cream flavors
By Kimberly James | Jun 18, 2020
Midlander JP Hearn, owner of Fountainville Creamery and Soda Fountain, has created an ice cream oasis and Midlanders are flocking to make sure the beautiful, tasty vision is real.
Four 2020 grads receive combined $15,000 in scholarships from Midland Teen Court
By Kimberly James | Jun 18, 2020
Four Midland high school graduates have been awarded a combined $15,000 in scholarships from Midland Teen Court, Inc.
Breaking Bread Kitchen receives manna from heaven in $10,000 donation
By Kimberly James | Jun 18, 2020
Breaking Bread Kitchen, a Midland community mainstay that provides meals to those in need, has received a $10,000 donation.
Decline of oil prices could signal greater trouble for Lone Star State
By Kimberly James | Mar 21, 2020
The rapid descent of crude oil prices stopped Midland's Mayor Patrick Payton in his tracks. The biggest city in the heart of shale oil patch country could use a bit of a slowdown, but this pandemic is more than asked for.
Churches and other faith-based organizations in Midland suspend in-person gatherings
By Kimberly James | Mar 20, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution, many churches across the nation are choosing to suspend in-person gatherings.