Kyla Asbury News
Paxton: D.C. statehood bill is 'unconstitutional'
By Kyla Asbury | Apr 18, 2021
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that the Washington, D.C. Admission Act is unconstitutional and told the Biden administration that in a letter earlier this week.
Midland hospital makes emergency department changes to reduce COVID-19 spread
By Kyla Asbury | Oct 22, 2020
Midland Memorial Hospital made changes to ensure a safe environment for patients who need to come to the emergency department, the company said in a release.
TEA program gives Midland educators opportunity to pursue higher education
By Kyla Asbury | Oct 11, 2020
A program by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will help Midland Independent School District's plan to keep a local talent pipeline, according to a news release from the school district.
BCCK to provide tech to landfill gas-to-energy plant
By Kyla Asbury | Jul 30, 2020
Midland-based BCCK is providing its nitrogen removal process to a public utility company in Washington that converts methane gas from a landfill to natural gas, according to a news release.
Symphony names new interim director
By Kyla Asbury | Jul 16, 2020
Ethan Willis is the new interim executive director of the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale (MOSC), replacing Jeannette Kolokoff, who is retiring, a MOSC release reported.
Midland graduate, soccer player receives scholarship
By Kyla Asbury | Jul 14, 2020
Hannah Ware, a 2020 graduate of Midland High School, was awarded the Tyler Berry Memorial Soccer Scholarship, according to the Permian Basin Area Foundation.
Reflection Ministries gives virtual tour of The Village
By Kyla Asbury | Jul 9, 2020
Reflection Ministries of Texas have been able to furnish five cottages at The Village through donations, according to a Facebook post.
Rapid Response Team to help Texas nursing home
By Kyla Asbury | May 13, 2020
The state's Rapid Response Team is coming to Midland Medical Lodge to help with COVID-19, KOSA reported.
Shale drillers announce production cuts
By Kyla Asbury | May 9, 2020
Shale drillers announced on Monday more production cuts in response to the recent market collapse, the Midland Reporter-Telegram reported.
Texas Roadhouse, Frost Bank feed vulnerable community members weekly
By Kyla Asbury | May 5, 2020
Texas Roadhouse and Frost Bank provided lunches to community members at the Midland Senior Center as part of a drive-thru service once per week, NewsWest9 reported.
Permian Basin Petroleum Association pleads for US intervention in oil war
By Kyla Asbury | Apr 12, 2020
The Permian Basin Petroleum Association is calling for protection for domestic oil producers during the current oil war and coronavirus pandemic.
Midland Police adjusting to protecting community amid COVID-19 fears
By Kyla Asbury | Apr 12, 2020
Midland Police Department Chief Seth Herman wants to continue protecting the community, but COVID-19 is changing the way he and his officers are doing that.