Midland Times Report News


Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, May 6

Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on May 6.


Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Mar. 14

Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Mar. 14.


Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Mar. 13

Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Mar. 13.


MPD: Officer shoots subject attempting to flee scene

At 1:06 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, Midland Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop in southwest Midland that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. At 1:06 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, Midland Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop in southwest Midland that resulted in an officer-involved shooting.


City: Sales tax collection remains above budgeted forecast

The City of Midland reported Wednesday that it remains nearly $1.4 million above the budgeted forecast for sales tax collected halfway through fiscal year 2024.


Midland Fire responds to fire late Wednesday

At approximately 11:52 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, Midland Fire Department officials responded to a call of a fire in southeast Midland.


Five Midlanders file for vacant council seat

Five Midland residents running for vacant at-large seat on Midland City Council


MPD responds to shooting in West Midland

At approximately 10:49 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, Midland Police Department officers were at Midland Memorial Hospital when the first of two gunshot victims arrived.



Study: Midland ranks near bottom in U.S. for remote workers

Midland ranked 327th of 344 cities across the nation for people working from home, according to SmartAsset.com.


Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge awards 5 Midland businesses $500,000

After six months of competition, 5 local businesses were awarded prize money for their businesses.


City of Midland Reports Record Sales Tax Collection

The City of Midland reported receiving a record sales tax collection for any month.


Council to Vote on Special Election Date on Feb. 13

The Midland City Council will vote on Tuesday (February 13, 2024) to call for a special election on May 4, 2024, to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Midland City Council.


Midland Animal Services Closed to the Public for Training

The City of Midland Animal Services will be closed on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to allow staff members to participate in mandatory training to enhance their ability to provide the best care for the animals and the community they serve.


Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Jan. 30

Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Jan. 30.


Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Jan. 29

Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Jan. 29.


City: Midland College Leaders Vote to Join Downtown Improvement Effort

The City of Midland is reporting that Midland College joined in the effort to improve downtown.


City Celebrates $150,000 Donation from SLB for Parks

The City of Midland is celebrating the donation of $150,000 from Schlumberger Limited (SLB) for the construction and installation of playground equipment, solar lighting, and other amenities at Grasslands Park in west Midland.


Airline Boardings in Midland off to Record Pace

The number of people flying airlines out of Midland International Air & Space Port ballooned in December by 24.24% compared to a year earlier.


Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Jan. 15

Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Jan. 15.