Midland Times

News from August 2023


Midland ISD announces new leadership structure

As the new school year approaches, Midland ISD is unveiling a novel leadership initiative designed to foster professional development among all campus principals.


AST SpaceMobile to provide update

AST SpaceMobile, a pioneering company aiming to create the first-ever space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, is making significant strides in its mission.


Permian Resources Corporation declares quarterly dividend

Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE: PR) made an announcement on August 3 regarding its dividend policy.


Midland College grad's passion is helping students

In the early 2000s, Meredith Walker's journey in education began when she took on the role of a Teacher's Aide for Vivian Renfrow's kindergarten class at Santa Rita Elementary School, while she was a student at Midland High School (MHS) in Texas.


MISD adds retention incentives to compensation plan

August 1, 2023 — Midland ISD recognizes the need to retain and reward our valuable staff in order to accomplish our mission of preparing all students for college or career.


Midland County Commissioners Court met July 24

Midland County Commissioners Court met Monday, July 24


TxDOT seeks public input on record $100 billion plan for projects across the state

As the population surge continues to impact Texas, the state's Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is taking strides to address the transportation needs of the growing communities.


'We are thrilled to have a strong financial partner like Pearl,' Voyager Midstream CEO says in equity commitment announcement

Pearl Energy Investments' substantial equity commitment, announced last week, is good news for Voyager Midstream's activities in the North American supply basin, the latter company's CEO said in a news release


Midland County Commissioners Court met July 17

Midland County Commissioners Court met Monday, July 17


Enterprise Products Partners' Teague: 'Poseidon gas plant represents a strategic addition to our Permian Basin assets'

Houston-based midstream energy services provider Enterprise Products Partners announced on July 18 that it has commenced service at its sixth plant in the Midland Basin, the Poseidon cryogenic natural gas processing plant in Glasscock County, TX, according to Businesswire.


Midland College graduate: 'Nothing in my life, except my family, has been a bigger blessing than my Midland College nursing degree'

A member of Midland College’s inaugural nursing class who was conferred an associate of applied science degrees in 1984, Arkansas resident Paralea Hursh credits her lengthy nursing career to the school, according to a July 27 press release.


City of Midland City Council met July 11

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, July 11


Permian Resources announces second quarter 2023 earnings conference call

MIDLAND, Texas – Permian Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company (NYSE: PR), has confirmed it will release its financial and operating results for Q2 2023 following the market's close on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.


'That money belongs' to 'hardworking Texans' Gov. Abbott says after signing $18 billion property tax cut package

Last month's $18 billion property tax cut deal is about giving tax relief to "hardworking Texans," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post


City of Midland City Council met July 11

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, July 11