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A Midland resident was recently honored at the Toastmasters International Convention in the Bahamas.

Odessa Police Department to participate in "No Refusal Weekend" during Labor Day holiday

The Odessa Police Department (OPD) will work with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) Police Department, the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Police Department, Medical Center Hospital's (MCH) KEY Program, and the Ector County District Attorney's (DA) Office to enforce a "no refusal" Labor Day weekend for Sept. 1-3, the city of Odessa’s Facebook page says.

Midland Mayor Blong: 'Our hearts go out to the Ramirez family for the loss of their daughter, Elizabeth'

Midland Mayor Lori Blong is mourning the death of Elizabeth G. Ramirez, 23, who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the street after midnight on Aug. 18, and has extended condolences to her family, the mayor said in an Aug. 28 Facebook post.

Atwater on journey to self-discovery: 'I came back to Midland and enrolled in Midland College, where I immediately felt at home'

It’s not uncommon for college students to embark on paths different from the ones they started on, as in the case of Candice Atwater. According to an Aug. 25 press release issued by Midland College (MC), nearly a decade ago, the lifelong Midland resident left the Permian Basin for the Coastal Bend some 470 to the southeast to pursue a degree in theater arts at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) only to return home upon the realization the environment wasn’t for her.

Kermit Independent School District superintendent named finalist for state award

By Midland Times Report | Aug 30, 2023

On Aug. 28, the Kermit Independent School District (KISD) announced that the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has named Dr. Joe Lopez a finalist for its 2023 Superintendent of the Year award. Lopez and the other four finalists will now advance to the next stage of the competition and the Superintendent of the Year will be announced Sept. 29.

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City of Odessa officials on fourth annual commemoration of shootings: 'Numerous events are scheduled this week'

By Midland Times Report | Aug 30, 2023

The city of Odessa has begun its commemorations of the fourth anniversary of the fatal Aug. 31, 2019, shootings that claimed the lives of eight people and injured 28. Per the city’s Facebook page, flags bearing the words “ODESSA STRONG” and a victim’s name were erected at Memorial Gardens Park on Aug. 29 and will remain there through a little after the Labor Day holiday.

Midland to host 32nd Annual Air Sho in September

Midland air officials are gearing up for the 32nd annual Air Show at Midland International Air and Space Port on September 9th and 10th, serving as the third consecutive event since the show began running again post-Covid.

City of Midland City Council met Aug. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 30, 2023

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 8

New Medical shop opens in Midland

Local Midland resident, Chris Breedwell moved to Midland with plans to temporarily work remotely and live near his family. Since then, he has launched a medial shop to fulfill the medical supply needs of Midland

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U.S. Representative August Pfluger visits two MISD schools, honors FCCLA and Jr. Business Academy groups in Coleman

U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Tex.) visited two Midland Independent School District (MISD) campuses last week, News9West reported.

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//EIP//Extreme drought conditions cause water main breaks

Midland is among the list of Texas cities facing an increasing number of water main breaks due to extreme drought conditions, a recent YourBasin report says.

Midland Gas prices surpass state averages

By Midland Times Report | Aug 30, 2023

Texas currently ranks as the fifth state with the cheapest gas price nationwide, averaging at $3.44, a recent MRT report states.

Midland sees higher probabilities of rain this week, following warm weekend

Midland residents can expect a higher chance of rain showers this week after bearing yet another hot front this past weekend, a Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT) news report said.

Midland BBQ celebrates sales growth

Midland’s Half Acre reported a successful summer filled with sales.

Midland County Hosts Its 14th Annual Fair

Midland County Fair hosted its 14th annual County Fair from August 24-27th.

Midland, Martin county oils make up nearly 30% of state’s oil production

By Midland Times Report | Aug 29, 2023

Midland and Martin counties contributed the largest sum of oil production in May, a Railroad Commission of Texas preliminary report reveals.

Cargo and freight company lays off West Texas truck drivers following protest