Midland County
Recent News About Midland County
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Mariachi Workshop Draws Over 200 Students to Midland County Horseshoe Arena
The sounds of mariachi filled the Midland County Horseshoe Arena on Monday, May 3 as more than 200 students, including participants from as far away as El Paso, gathered for a three day workshop.
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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.
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Meet Midland County Human Resources Director Makayla Lang
Makayla "MK" Lang, a new resident of Midland, joined Midland County as its Human Resources Director.
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Midland County Sheriff Criner alerts residents to ongoing phone scam
Midland County Sheriff David Criner has issued a warning to residents about ongoing phone scams. In these scams, the caller falsely claims to be a law enforcement official demanding money. According to Criner, while there are different variations of the scam, all callers pose as law enforcement and demand payment in various forms such as gift cards, credit or debit cards, or money apps for reasons like a missed court date, a missed subpoena, or an active warrant.
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Midland County judge Robnett to retiring employee: 'You are the best of the best!'
Judge Jeffrey Robnett of the Midland County 441st Judicial District Court recently praised Irene Olgin, a newly retired employee of the Midland County District Clerk's Office, as "the best of the best." In late April, Robnett and his court commemorated Olgin's retirement, marking the conclusion of her 25-year career.
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Midland County Primary Election results unveil presumed winners amid low voter turnout
The latest data released by the Midland County Elections Office unveils the primary election results, shedding light on a relatively low voter turnout. Despite a total of 95,471 registered voters, only 17.38% participated, with a reported 16,596 ballots cast.
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Roseland to host 10th Annual West Texas Oil and Gas Convention
Roseland, a leading organizer of oil and gas events, will host the 10th Annual West Texas Oil and Gas Convention and Charity Cook-off at the Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion from March 27 to 28.
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Midland County Commissioners Court Meeting Recap: Feb. 6
Midland County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, February 6, and received an update on the county’s proposed certificate of obligation (CO) non-voter-approved bond for the $170 million new jail project.
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MOVE Midland provides insight into county’s proposed $170 million jail
MOVE Midland, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization dedicated to moving Midland forward, is shedding light on Midland County Commissioners’ $170 million plan for a new jail through a certificate of obligation (CO) bond.
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Midland County Livestock Show celebrates 72nd year
The 72nd annual Midland County Livestock Show took place at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena from Jan. 10 to 13.
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Rory McKinney to run for Midland County Sheriff
Rory McKinney has confirmed plans to run for Midland County Sheriff. The former Midland County Chief Deputy made the announcement on his Facebook page.
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Midland Commissioners approve tax package for Bass Pro Shops
On July 31, the Midland County Commissioners Court gave the green light to sales tax rebates for Springfield, Mo.-based outdoor recreation merchandise retailer Bass Pro Shops. Odessa CBS affiliate KOSA Channel 7 reported that the development follows the court’s approval of property tax abatements for the business.
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Midland County sees 291 new COVID-19 cases in week ending Dec. 18
The average number of new COVID-19 cases found in a week in 2021 throughout Midland County is 329.
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Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Dec. 28
Midland County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28
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Week ending Dec. 11: 313 new COVID-19 cases across Midland County
The average number of new COVID-19 cases found in a week in 2021 throughout Midland County is 330.
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Midland County Commissioners Court met Dec. 3
Midland County Commissioners Court met Friday, Dec. 3.
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Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Dec. 17
Midland County Commissioners Court will meet at 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17.
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Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Dec. 13
Midland County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13.
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Higher number of new COVID-19 cases found in Midland County in November
The average number of new COVID-19 cases found in a month in 2021 throughout Midland County is 1,326.7.
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196 new COVID-19 cases found in Midland County in week ending Nov. 27
The average number of new COVID-19 cases found in a week in 2021 throughout Midland County is 304.