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Candice Millard, a renowned author with five New York Times bestselling books to her credit, is set to be the next speaker in Midland College’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Her lecture is anticipated to explore themes that are characteristic of her writings, such as envy and ambition.

Midland Development Corporation board meeting recap: April 8

The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) held a board meeting on April 8 at 10 a.m.

Midland Health Services Hosts Successful Health Fair with 26 Participating Vendors

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- Midland Health Services recently organized a Health Fair on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Beal Park Ranch House. The event served as the finale to National Public Health Week, drawing attention to the importance of public health and wellness in the community.The City of Midland expressed gratitude towards the 26 vendors who participated in the Health Fair event. According to the City of Midland, "Health Fair was the finale to National Public Health Week, and the City of Midland would like to thank the 26 vendors who took part in the Health Fair event."...

Sens. Cruz, Scott, Colleagues Demand Transparency from Biden Administration Following Release of Additional Iran Sanction Waivers

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott, along with several of their Senate Republican colleagues, have demanded transparency from the Biden administration regarding the recent release of additional Iran sanction waivers. The senators, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed their concerns in a letter addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.In the letter, the senators criticized the administration's decision to renew a sanctions waiver that allows the Iranian regime to access funds held overseas more...

Cornyn: Dismissing Mayorkas Impeachment Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has voiced his concerns regarding the dismissal of the impeachment proceedings against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stating that it sets a "dangerous precedent" in the nation's history.Senator Cornyn emphasized that the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was not due to popularity or incompetence but for "two serious offenses." He criticized Mayorkas for his "willful and systematic refusal to enforce our immigration laws," making catch-and-release the government's de facto policy, which goes...

City and county employees to participate in City-County Trash Off

Keep Midland Beautiful announced their inaugural City-County Trash Off, in which City of Midland and Midland County employees will compete in teams. The Trash-Off is scheduled for April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Civitas Resources joins as Permian Strategic Partnership's 29th member

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) announced the addition of Civitas Resources as its newest member in a release. Civitas Resources joins as the 29th member of the PSP’s group of contributing members.

Mayor Lori Blong unveils Vision Zero Safety Action Plan

Mayor Lori Blong announced a new initiative known as the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. The plan aims at enhancing road safety and eliminating traffic fatalities by 2050. As a collaborative effort between the City and County, the plan will focus on analyzing high-accident corridors to implement improvements benefiting both drivers and pedestrians.

Government events this week in Midland County: April 7-13

The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.

ERCOT to host inaugural Innovation Summit

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is set to host its inaugural ERCOT Innovation Summit in Austin on May 21. In a press release issued by ERCOT on April 1, the organization announced that the event aims to convene leaders from across the energy research and innovation ecosystem to explore innovative solutions for grid transformation.

Family & kids events this week in Midland County: April 7-13

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland County this week.

Blong: Countless bags of trash and large items were hauled away

Midland Mayor Lori Blong has declared the inaugural City/County Trash Off, held on April 6, a triumphant event for the city. In a Facebook post, she described the event as a friendly competition between the city and Midland County.

Paxton: I will hold any company responsible if they fail to maintain the standards required by the law

In late March, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, a component supplier for Boeing. This action followed a sequence of unfortunate incidents involving the major aircraft manufacturer. Paxton expressed his concern over the situation, stating "the potential risks associated with certain airplane models are deeply concerning and potentially life-threatening to Texans." A press release from the Office of the Texas Attorney General on March 28 indicated that Spirit AeroSystems is accountable for the fuselages of Boeing’s...

Abbott: 'It is an effective barrier that denies illegal entry'