News from August 2023
City of Midland sees record high sales tax revenue
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
The city of Midland has recorded record high sales tax this month, according to a Your Basin report. The figures exceed records collected in February 2023.
Maxine Gonzales appointed as Region 18 TEPSA President
By Midland Times | Aug 22, 2023
Midland ISD has announced the appointment of Maxine Gonzales as the Region 18 President for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) for the 2023-24 academic year. This role is pivotal in shaping school leadership strategies across the state. In her capacity as president, Ms. Gonzales will represent not only Midland ISD but also all of Region 18, articulating the challenges and needs of districts in West Texas.
Midland College hopes to expand transportation training program
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
The Midland City Council will soon vote on whether or not to approve a proposal to expand Midland College's Transportation Training Program, a recent NewsWest9 report stated.
Midland Health, Midland College reopen radiologic technology program to address growing need
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
Midland Health and Midland College have confirmed plans to reopen the Midland College Radiologic Technology Program following a 13-year halt to fulfill local medical needs, according to a Yahoo News report.
National Weather Service projects the return of warm temperatures in Midland
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023
The National Weather Service has warned local Midland residents of the potential return of 100-degree high temperatures. The warm temperatures are projected to stick around for a while, CBS News reported.
Midland County Commissioners Court met July 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
Midland County Commissioners Court met Monday, July 24
Pet owner claims her dog was mistakenly euthanized by Midland Animal Services
By Karla Florez | Aug 21, 2023
A Midland resident hopes to raise awareness after her dog was mistakenly euthanized at Midland Animal Services (MAS), NewsWest 9 reported.
Abbott lauds July employment data after over 400,000 jobs added since July 2022
By Ashley Haley | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 18, Gov. Greg Abbott lauded July employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that shows the state in the top position in relation to job additions in the nation over the last year.
Midland Independent School District assesses 2023 STAAR results
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 15, the Midland Independent School District (MISD) assessed its results for grades 3-8 from the 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test recently released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The Permian Basin public school district said that it’s showing above state averages in six of 22 assessments: namely, fourth grade math, sixth grade math, third grade Spanish reading language arts (RLA), fifth grade Spanish RLA, third grade Spanish math, and fourth grade Spanish math.
Midland organizations commit to feeding the homeless on the weekends
By Karla Florez | Aug 21, 2023
Backyard Midland has confirmed plans to feed the homeless outside on the weekends, NewsWest 9 reported.
Joy Paulson joins Keep Midland Beautiful as executive director
By Karla Florez | Aug 21, 2023
The nonprofit organization Keep Midland Beautiful has appointed Joy Paulson as its new executive director, NewsWest 9 reported. Her new position became effective on Aug. 15.
Midland Dentistry to donate $3,000 worth of school supplies
By Midland Times Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Midland Dentistry for Kids confirmed plans to allocate $3,000 worth of supplies to a local Midland elementary school.
Midland County Commissioners Court met July 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023
Midland County Commissioners Court met Monday, July 10
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 20, 2023
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 17
Home sales in Midland County in week ending Aug. 12
By Midland Times | Aug 19, 2023
There were 36 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.
Midland County Commissioners Court met Aug. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2023
Midland County Commissioners Court met Monday, Aug. 14
New Odessa city manager Beckmeyer reflects on meaning of his position
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
As of Aug. 16, new Odessa City Manager John Beckmeyer has had a full week on the job under his belt, a job which he believes requires him to see beyond himself. Beckmeyer says that he's committed to steering Odessa toward a brighter future.
Gov. Abbott announces $984 million in annual funding for Texas hospitals
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
On Aug. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state will provide $984 million in annual funding to support its hospitals. According to a press release from the Governor's Office, the funding was secured by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Early College High School at Midland College alumna recounts journey to overcome shyness
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
High school teacher and adjunct college professor Lacy Morrow wouldn’t be thought of as someone who had grappled with awkward shyness at first glance. It was a struggle she encountered as a little girl, so much so that it worried her mother.
Odessa formally introduces new city manager
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The city of Odessa has a new city manager in John Beckmeyer, whom Mayor Javier Joven and municipal leaders formally introduced on Aug. 16. Beckmeyer, born and raised in West Texas, seeks to serve one of the Permian Basin’s major cities well.