News from December 2023
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet Dec. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 2, 2023
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 4
City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Dec. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 2, 2023
City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m., Dec. 4
Midland 2023 Bond unveils inaugural advisory committee meeting recap and strategic financial plans
By DaLeesa Brown | Dec 1, 2023
The inaugural meeting of the Midland 2023 Bond Advisory Committee took place on November 29, 2023, and a recap of the proceedings was reported on their official website. The Bond Advisory Committee convened to receive an update on the current status of the 2023 Midland Independent School District (MISD) Bond, which was approved in the beginning of November.
Abbott mourns passing of retired Supreme Court Justice O'Connor
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has joined the nation in mourning the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. O'Connor, who was appointed as the first female Supreme Court Justice in 1981, died at the age of 93. She passed away on December 1st in Phoenix, Arizona due to complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.
Cruz: 'Farmers in Texas and across the Southwest deserve reliable and predictable water supplies'
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) hailed the U.S. House of Representatives' bipartisan passage of a resolution geared toward ensuring water supplies for Texas farmers. The resolution, written by U.S. Representative Monica de la Cruz (R-TX), intends to alleviate severe water shortages and bolster diplomacy to confirm that Mexico fulfills its annual water delivery commitments. This move comes in response to the ongoing crisis faced by farmers and ranchers due to inconsistent water supply.
Local Midland bar owners: ‘We've always wanted to open a bar’ that would be our perfect type of bar
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
Ryan Hooper, owner of mobile bartending service Hops and Bubbles and the Hoop and Barrel bar in Midland, said he and his wife have made their cocktail bar to be their perfect night out.
Keep Midland Beautiful: Cultivating environmental responsibility and communal pride in the heart of West Texas
By DaLeesa Brown | Dec 1, 2023
Nestled in the core of Midland, a nonprofit organization is crafting an initiative of environmental responsibility and communal pride. Led by the visionary Executive Director Joy Paulson, Keep Midland Beautiful (KMB) stands as a dynamic force with efforts in reshaping the West Texas city.
Midland swim instructor: The kids’ swim lesson ‘program blew up from 2019 to 2020’
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
Midland premier swim teacher Jessica McCoy said she wasn’t expecting her swimming lessons to gain as much popularity as quickly as they did and the success was a total surprise.
This December's school events in Midland
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland this month.
This December's family & kids events in Midland
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland this month.
Midland’s local government meeting today at 10 am
By Midland Times | Dec 1, 2023
Midland City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here’s what you need to know!