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MPD to participate in UTPB Career Fair
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
The Midland Police Department (MPD) is set to participate in the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Career Fair on March 27.
Registration for State of Midland luncheon nears completion
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
The Midland Chamber has announced that registration for the 2025 State of Midland will conclude on March 27 at 5 p.m. According to the chamber, the luncheon is scheduled for April 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bush Convention Center, where Mayor...
Midland Chamber helps Mary's Christian & Gift Store celebrate significant milestone
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
The Midland Chamber of Commerce commemorated the first anniversary of Mary's Christian & Gift Store over the weekend of March 22, as reported in a Facebook post.
Bush Family Home to host baseball-themed event honoring Bush legacy
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 26, 2025
The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is celebrating America’s pastime with a special event honoring the Bush family’s deep connection to baseball.
MC says over half of jobs in the state will require education past high school by 2030
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
According to a Facebook post by Midland College (MC), 60 percent of jobs in Texas by 2030 will require skills that can only be acquired after graduating high school.
Local funeral home undergoing renovation due to car collision with facility
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
Willowbrook Funeral Home & Cremation is set to undergo a $185,000 repair after sustaining damage from a car collision.
ExxonMobil provides MISD $90,000 for robotic program expansion
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
ExxonMobil has provided Midland Independent School District (MISD) with $90,000 to expand its robotics program to third-grade students.
Local Government Meetings today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025
Midland County Local Government Meetings today.
Midland Run Crew’s 6 Before 6 brings community together through fitness
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 25, 2025
The Midland Run Crew’s 6 Before 6 is helping local runners build fitness and community by offering a challenging early morning run that starts at 5:45 a.m. every Thursday.
West Texas FC signs pair of Australian players
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
West Texas FC (WTXFC) head coach Scott Murray is joined by two fellow Australians on the squad.
MCSO investigates fatal accident involving a 4-wheeler off-road vehicle
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
The Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred on March 21.
Blong testifies in support of Texas Senate Bill 7
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
Mayor Lori Blong testified in Austin on March 24 in support of Senate Bill 7 before the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
MFD conducts annual Fill the Boot campaign
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
The Midland Fire Department (MFD) is currently conducting its annual Fill the Boot campaign, as mentioned in a Facebook post.
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center on track to open by April 2026
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
Construction is ongoing for the $232 million Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, which has provided a timeline for its facility opening.
MISD students shine during health-based competition
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
Midland Independent School District (MISD) students involved in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) participated in their first area competition this month, achieving commendable results.
Traffic incidents decrease despite increased volume in Midland
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
The city of Midland, Texas has released its 2024 Traffic Crash Report, which indicates a decline in various categories of traffic incidents.
Midland Animal Services relaunches Rescue Runners program for shelter dogs
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
Midland Animal Services is set to relaunch its Rescue Runners program on April 5, 2025.
Front-end loader operator pushes stuck trailer off Midland train tracks
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 25, 2025
A video showing a Lowboy trailer stuck on the railroad tracks at the intersection of Garfield Street and Industrial Avenue in south Midland is gaining widespread attention online.
Hillcrest School BBQ team places third at regional competition amid storms
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 25, 2025
The Hillcrest School Eagle ‘Q’ BBQ team secured third place overall at the High School BBQ Association (HSBBQA) Regional Competition on March 9 in Rockwall, Texas, despite facing severe weather conditions throughout the event.
Blong: 'Mayor Thomas led by example and never sought the spotlight'
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025
Mayor Lori Blong announced the passing of her predecessor, Carroll Thomas, this weekend, remembering him as "a faithful leader and friend."