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Fix West Texas (FWT) and the city of Midland are urging pet owners to participate in a drive-thru vaccine clinic on April 14 to "help [the area] beat its distemper problem". The event, which will be held behind the FWT facility, is an excellent chance for owners of currently unvaccinated pets.

City of Midland City Council met March 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, March 19

Midland County Commissioners Court will meet April 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

Midland County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 16

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will meet April 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m., Monday, April 15

School event this week in Midland County: April 14-20

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.

Recent Midland County home sales in week ending April 6

There were 26 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sen. Cruz Condemns Iran Attack on Israel

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has strongly condemned Iran's recent escalation of attacks on Israel. In a statement issued after Iran launched munitions from its territory, Sen. Cruz highlighted the ongoing aggression faced by Israel from various fronts."Iran has encircled Israel and has been attacking our Israeli allies from almost every front for months," Sen. Cruz stated. He pointed out that Iran's attacks have originated from multiple locations, including Syria, Iraq, Yemen, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Gaza. The...

Midland influencer and filmmaker: Filming ‘Write Me a Love Story’ took ‘nine days, 3600 miles, eight states, five different filming locations’

Kevin Dawson, an influencer, author, and filmmaker, said the filming of "Write Me a Love Story" entailed extensive travel and diverse filming locations. Dawson was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.

Keep Midland Beautiful celebrates 40th anniversary

Keep Midland Beautiful (KMB) celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 12, with plans to honor its volunteers for their service. The milestone was observed a week after the non-profit organization assisted the city of Midland and Midland County with the inaugural Trash-off.

Abbott, governors: 'we remain committed to protecting state flexibility in Medicaid financing'

Governors Greg Abbott, Brian Kemp, Brad Little, Kim Reynolds, Jeff Landry, Mike Parson, Kevin Stitt, and Mark Gordon have appealed to President Joe Biden to safeguard the Medicaid safety net. They argue that proposed changes could adversely impact "elderly and disabled adults, pregnant women, and millions of children." The governors penned a letter to the president on April 11th urging him to reconsider and immediately disavow policies outlined in a final Informational Bulletin and a proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mayor Lori Blong: ‘We are not just making decisions for Midland today, we are making decisions for Midland tomorrow'

Mayor Lori Blong served as the keynote speaker at the 2024 annual State of Midland Luncheon, which took place April 11 at the Bush Convention Center.

Midland Chamber of Commerce hosts annual State of Midland Luncheon

The Midland Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of Midland Luncheon on April 11 at the Bush Convention Center. A speech from the keynote speaker, Mayor Lori Blong, took place, followed by a panel discussion with former Midland Chamber of Commerce chairmans. Over 630 attendees were reported at the luncheon.

Emma Sprague recognized with DAISY Award

Emma Sprague, BSN, RN, a nurse in the Medical Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital, has been awarded the DAISY Award for the month of March. The award recognizes nurses who demonstrate POSITIVE patient care, clinical skills, and compassionate service.

Midland HS QB Bridges: 'I’m truly blessed to announce that I will be committing to continue my football and academic career Army'

Stroman Bridges, who served as Midland High School's quarterback last season, has revealed his verbal commitment to play for Army West Point. The announcement was made via a social media post on X.

Midland City Council candidates to participate in upcoming forum

A city council candidate forum and luncheon is scheduled for April 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1: p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Activity Room, located at 2300 Butternut Lane in Midland. Hosted by the Midland Liberty Leadership, the event aims to provide a platform for residents to hear directly from city council candidates and understand their visions and priorities for Midland's future.

Midland ISD: 'Students at Ben Milam Elementary Sschool are having a great time getting ready for STAAR with musician and motivational speaker CJ Lucky'

Dallas-based motivational speaker C.J. Lucky, recently visited Ben Milam Elementary, according to a Midland ISD post on X.

Midland College student with large TikTok following set to graduate in May with business degree