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'Highly prepared': Midland Independent School District looks to boost National Board Certified Teacher figures

Midland Independent School District is trying to increase its National Board Certified Teachers which will help in enhancing teachers' education and thus, in turn, benefit the students.


Midland County's Casa De Amigos a friend 'throughout the lifespan' of those it serves

Established in 1964 as a pre-kindergarten program, Casa De Amigos has come a long way since then and is now working as a multi-cultural neighborhood center to improve the quality of life in Midland County.


Midland College's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration 'shows diversity, shows barriers, shows potential'

Midland College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to pay its respects to the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans.


'He competes': Midland High senior cornerback Smith delights coach with physical play

In coach Thad Fortune's mind, senior cornerback Jacob Smith is one of Midland High School's key players, and it all comes down to his physical style of play.


Midland, Odessa offer free child car seat inspections from Texas Department of Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation-sponsored child car safety events that have been scheduled in Odessa and Midland will help people ensure their car seats have been installed correctly.


Abbott: 'Vaccine mandates' will be added to Special Session agenda

The Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, which means Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's vaccine mandates is now in jeopardy.


Abbott: COVID's seven-day positivity rate has 'declined for two straight weeks'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 24 that COVID-19 cases have steadily declined in Texas.