News from December 2023
Bush Tennis Center featured on nationally televised program
By Midland Times | Dec 31, 2023
Midland Mayor Lori Blong has commended the inclusion of the city’s Bush Tennis Center and Bush Ace Outreach Programs in the recent Tennis Channel Love Wins: San Antonio International Team Tennis Championships. She stated that for nearly a decade, the Bush Tennis Center and ACE have been nurturing an appreciation for tennis among young people across the Permian Basin.
Abbott pulls for alma mater UT in College Football Playoff
By Midland Times | Dec 31, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has publicly expressed his support for his alma mater, the University of Texas (UT), in the upcoming College Football Playoff. The No. 3-seeded Longhorns are scheduled to compete in a New Year's Eve Sugar Bowl game against the University of Washington (UW). Interestingly, UW was once home to UT's current head coach, Steve Sarkisian.
Local Government Meeting today in Midland
By Midland Times | Dec 31, 2023
Midland Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 10 am.
Abbott as new year approaches: May God continue to bless Texas in 2024 and beyond
By Midland Times | Dec 31, 2023
As the year 2024 looms, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas looks back on what he deems a triumphant and exhilarating year for the Lone Star State. The outgoing year kicked off with Abbott, a member of the Republican party, inaugurating his third term after defeating Democratic contender Beto O’Rourke in the November 2022 election.
Government events this January in Midland
By Midland Times | Dec 31, 2023
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland this month.
UT prepares for national semi revenge match against Washington
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns football team is preparing for a significant match against the University of Washington (UW) Huskies, aiming to secure a place in the College Football Playoff National Championship. This situation mirrors a decade-old scenario when the Longhorns were on the brink of a similar victory, marking the beginning of the University of Alabama's dynasty.
Which former Midland area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
These former Midland area high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.
City of Midland City Council will meet Jan. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 30, 2023
City of Midland City Council will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2
Recent Midland County home sales in week ending Dec. 23, 2023
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
There were 35 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.
This January's entertainment event in Corsicana
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Corsicana this month.
Local Government Meeting today in Midland
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
Midland City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here’s what you need to know!
This week's family & kids events in Midland: Dec. 31 - Jan. 6
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland this week.
Entertainment events this January in Midland
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2023
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland this month.
City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Dec. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 30, 2023
City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Dec. 4
Midland hosts Midland City Council meeting today
By Midland Times | Dec 29, 2023
Midland Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 10 am.
Local therapy dog enhances child literacy and eases anxiety through weekly library visits
By DaLeesa Brown | Dec 29, 2023
In an initiative that combines the joys of reading with the presence of a furry friend, Shannon, a certified therapy dog, has become a regular visitor to the Midland Centennial Public Library every Tuesday.
Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Dec. 27
By Midland Times Report | Dec 29, 2023
Midland County Sheriff’s Reports for Dec. 27.
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Nov. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 29, 2023
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, Nov. 6
This weekend's entertainment events in Midland: Friday Dec. 29 - Sunday Dec. 31
By Midland Times | Dec 28, 2023
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland this weekend.
Paxton: Texas has led the nation in the fight to hold giant tech companies accountable for monopolistic activity
By Midland Times | Dec 28, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a $700 million settlement with Google over allegations of anticompetitive practices. The agreement, which was joined by other state and territory counterparts, mandates Google to pay $630 million in restitution, excluding costs and fees, to individuals who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 and were affected by these practices, stated Paxton.