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Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland County this week.

Entertainment events this week in Midland County: May 19-25

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this week.

Religious meeting this week in Midland County: May 19-25

The following religious meeting is scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.

Former Cowboys quarterback, coach Garrett graces Salvation Army Midland/Odessa event

The Salvation Army Midland/Odessa concluded National Salvation Army Week with a special guest, former National Football League (NFL) quarterback and coach Jason Garrett. Garrett is primarily recognized for his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, initially as a backup quarterback for Troy Aikman and subsequently as head coach of the renowned franchise.

Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 20?

These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 20.

Safe Place of the Permian Basin celebrates grand opening of new facility

On May 15, Safe Place of the Permian Basin marked the inauguration of its new 40,500-square-foot facility. The occasion was celebrated with the Midland Chamber among the distinguished guests.

Midland Crime Stoppers offer $1,000 cash reward for information helpful towards homicide investigation

Midland Crime Stoppers has announced a $1,000 cash reward for information that could assist the Midland County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in their investigation of an alleged homicide which took place on May 12.

Midland police arrest man following west Midland apartment complex incident

An incident allegedly occurred at a West Midland apartment complex on the morning of May 17, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man. The Midland Police Department apprehended Pete Gonzalez and charged him with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Family Violence. This followed claims that he had threatened a woman and three children at Northridge Courts Apartments, located in the 3400 block of West Wadley Avenue.

Texas Legislature presents Richard Milburn Academy Midland with proclamation

On May 14, Richard Milburn Academy's (RMA) Midland campus in Texas received a resolution from the Texas Legislature. The accolade was in recognition of the school's 25 years of service in educating children. State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland) presented the resolution to the school.

Space Nation Day slated for Sunday at the Petroleum Museum

The Petroleum Museum is set to host the second annual Space Nation Day, featuring former NASA astronaut Michael Good as a speaker. The event aims to highlight the community's significant role in the space exploration ecosystem, particularly in relation to the inaugural Moon Pioneers Mission by Space Nation in Midland.

MISD Bond Planning Committee meets for annual meeting on $1.4 billion school bond

The Bond Planning Committee of the Midland Independent School District (MISD) convened this week for the first time since voters approved the $1.4 billion school bond in November 2023. The district had pledged that the committee would meet annually if the bond was passed, and during this inaugural report, it was revealed that $1.1 billion of the funds have already been allocated to various projects.

Co-founder of FEM: ‘If there is any competition, there's something for everybody’

Kimberly Whitten, co-founder of Female Entrepreneurs of Midland, said that she coordinates with other market hosts to avoid scheduling conflicts, emphasizing that Midland is large and diverse enough to support multiple events and vendors simultaneously. Whitten was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.

Midland seeks to make improvements to Hogan Park Golf Course

The city of Midland has announced that due to the increasing number of rounds at Hogan Park Golf Course, there is a need for significant improvements to the 36 holes at the only public course within a 20-mile radius of Midland. With several public and private courses in the community closing down, Hogan Park is set to play a pivotal role for local golfers.

Bill to protect U.S. transportation infrastructure from Chinese espionage becomes permanent

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced the signing into law of their Airport Infrastructure Resources (AIR) Security Act. This legislation permanently extends their 2023 law that prevents government grants from being used to subsidize the purchase of airport infrastructure such as jet bridges from hostile governments. The act was signed into law as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act.

USPS pauses facility changes in Texas following Senator Cornyn's intervention

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued a statement in response to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's agreement to delay the implementation of certain changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS). These changes, referred to as the "Mail Processing Facility Review," would have affected facilities in Abilene, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Lubbock, McAllen, and Midland. This decision comes after Senator Cornyn and 26 of his Senate colleagues called on USPS to halt any modifications that could potentially slow down mail delivery.

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