Midland County
Recent News About Midland County
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Meet Midland County Tax Assessor-Collector Mary Helen Bowers
After serving Midland County for 26 years, Mary Helen Bowers was elected as the county's first Black Tax Assessor-Collector in January. Born and raised in Midland, Bowers has worked her way up through the ranks of county operations, and her career has been rooted in public service and community engagement.
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Midland County joins city in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
Midland County has agreed to participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) 3 and 4 to partner with the city to support infrastructure development and future growth.
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Horseshoe Arena IDD Training Event Focused on Community Understanding
The Midland County Horseshoe Arena hosted a training event on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) on November 14 and 15. The event was organized by United Way of Midland and Senior Life Midland, in partnership with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Midland County Election Unofficial Results
The Midland County Elections Office has reported a voter turnout of 59.33%, with 58,743 ballots cast out of 99,004 registered voters. The results are current as of Nov. 6 at 5:16 a.m.
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Midland County Commissioner candidate to host meet and greet with Sen. Sparks
Steven Villela, a candidate for Midland County Commissioner, Precinct 3, will host a meet-and-greet event on Oct. 15 at Antojo Pura Vida from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m at Antojo Pura Vida, 1008 S. Big Spring St. Texas State Sen. Kevin Sparks is set to introduce Villela and participate in discussions about the future of Precinct 3.
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Midland County announces early voting locations for upcoming election
The Midland County Elections Office released early voting locations and schedules for the upcoming election. Early voting will take place from Oct. 12 to Nov. 1 at different locations across Midland.
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Midland County Commissioners Court Meeting Recap: Oct. 1
The Midland County Commissioners Court convened for its regular meeting on Oct. 1. The session covered an array of agenda items affecting county services, community outreach, and infrastructure projects.
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Midland County Commissioners approve property tax increase
On Sept. 17, the Midland County Commissioners Court convened to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and to adopt the county's new tax rate. The court approved an increase in the tax rate from 0.120430 to 0.131579 per $100 valuation. The tax rate for the year 2023-24 was 0.120430.
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Midland unveils $700K radio antenna project with Cox grant
Midland County is celebrating completion of a $700,000 public safety radio antenna project. The project was funded by a Cox Communications grant to upgrade two antennas and add three new ones. The completion improves emergency communication across Midland and Ector Counties, including Odessa and The Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Steven Villela challenges for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 3
Steven Villela, a Midland native and Republican candidate, is running for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 3.
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Midland County Invests in New Law Enforcement Facilities
Midland County is making significant progress on three major law enforcement facilities. This includes a new County Jail, a new Justice of the Peace Annex, and a new Sheriff's Office.
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Midland County Commissioner Luis Sanchez Seeks Re-election for Precinct 3
Luis Sanchez, who has served as Midland County Commissioner for Precinct 3 since 2009, is running for re-election in November. Sanchez outlined his achievements and plans for community development in an interview with the Midland Times.
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Midland County Announces Grand Opening of WCR 120 Extension
Midland County announced the grand opening of the West County Road (WCR) 120 extension on July 17, a project linking Antelope Trail and County Road (CR) 1210. The extension represents a milestone in Midland County’s efforts to improve transportation and accessibility in the region, according to a Midland County press release.
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Midland County warns of scam calls using Warrant Services number
Midland County has warned residents about a scam involving the main phone number at Warrant Services.
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MCLA Backyard Bash to support Midland County youth in livestock
The Midland County Livestock Association (MCLA) has announced that its annual fundraising event, the MCLA Backyard Bash, will take place on Aug. 17. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the 4H and FFA youth in 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.