Midland Times

Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Feb. 6

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Jan. 16

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 16

City of Midland City Council met Dec. 12

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 12

City of Midland City Council met Feb. 9

City of Midland City Council met Friday, Feb. 9

City of Midland City Council met Feb. 7

City of Midland City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 7

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Feb. 5

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Feb. 5

City of Midland City Council will meet Feb. 13

City of Midland City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13

Council to Vote on Special Election Date on Feb. 13

By Midland Times Report | Feb 9, 2024

The Midland City Council will vote on Tuesday (February 13, 2024) to call for a special election on May 4, 2024, to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Midland City Council.

Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Prevent DHS from Halting Lawful Commerce to Instead Process Illegal Aliens

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has introduced a new bill called the Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act. The legislation aims to prevent President Joe Biden from closing commercial ports of entry and diverting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff from facilitating lawful commerce to processing illegal aliens.According to Senator Cruz, the Biden administration's policy of transferring CBP agents from facilitating commercial border crossings to processing illegal aliens has caused significant economic damage. In a statement, Cruz said, "Joe Biden is...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Golf Course Rd. Street Closure

Starting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, residents and commuters in the area of Golf Course Rd. in our city will need to plan alternate routes due to a street closure. The closure is necessary to facilitate important utility improvements in the area. Golf Course Rd. will be closed from Big Spring to Main Street for a period of two weeks, until Tuesday, February 27, 2024.During this time, traffic will be detoured through several neighboring streets to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles. The detour route will guide drivers through the following streets: Cottonwood Ave.,...

Arrest Made in Connection to Auto Burglaries

A 20-year-old Odessa man has been arrested in connection to a series of auto burglaries that took place recently. Alex Brackman is now facing multiple charges related to these burglaries, including evading an officer and being in possession of firearms as a felon.The incidents began on February 4, 2024, when the Odessa Police Department received reports of multiple vehicle burglaries in the Parks Bell Ranch area. During these burglaries, several firearms were stolen. Unfortunately, the surveillance footage provided limited information, showing only a man wearing a hoodie,...

Four New Police Officers Join Odessa Police Department

Odessa, Texas - The Odessa Police Department proudly welcomed four new police officers during a graduation ceremony held at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Chief Gerke expressed his excitement and introduced the new officers, highlighting their backgrounds and aspirations.Officer Ethan Ryan McKown, a 26-year-old native of Odessa and graduate of Permian High School, expressed his enthusiasm for his new career. Officer McKown shared, "I am looking forward to the experiences and training I will receive. Inspired by the training staff, I hope to one day teach...

UTPB Director of Community Engagement Eric Baker takes social media success to the Today Show

By DaLeesa Brown | Feb 8, 2024

Eric Baker, also known as eb_trumpet, has become a social media sensation, captivating audiences on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook with his humorous trumpet videos.

MISD Pre-K program proves successful as Kindergarten readiness exceeds state average

By DaLeesa Brown | Feb 8, 2024

Recent assessment data from the fall of 2023 reveals that Midland Independent School District (MISD) kindergarten students exhibit exceptional readiness, surpassing the state average. A noteworthy 62 percent of all MISD kindergartners were deemed "kindergarten ready," outshining the statewide average of 46 percent. The 71 percent of these prepared students participated in MISD's pre-K program during the previous school year.

Midland City Council to hold special election for vacant at-large seat

By DaLeesa Brown | Feb 8, 2024

The Midland City Council is set to vote on Tuesday, Feb. 13 to initiate a special election on May 4, aiming to fill the vacant at-large seat on the City Council following the recent passing of Dan Corrales.

Governor Abbott Appoints Gonzales To The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Catarina Gonzales to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a term set to expire August 31, 2029. TCEQ protects the state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development."With a wealth of experience in environmental work and leadership roles, Catarina Gonzales is the right choice to lead TCEQ as the agency’s newest commissioner," said Governor Abbott.Catarina Gonzales of Austin is a budget and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor, a position she has held since 2018. She...

City of Midland Reports Record Sales Tax Collection

The City of Midland in Texas has achieved a significant milestone by reporting a record-breaking sales tax collection for the month of February. With a collection of $6,693,675, the city has surpassed the previous record set in August 2023 and has outperformed the collection from the same month last year, which stood at $6,599,940.This remarkable achievement has propelled the city's year-to-date collection from the Texas Comptroller to $28.921 million. This figure surpasses the collection from the first five months of the previous fiscal year, which amounted to $28.681...

Governor Abbott Champions Texas Energy At NAPE Summit In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the 2024 NAPE Summit in Houston, where he championed Texas' energy industry and discussed ways to defend it from federal government overreach. The Governor was joined by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt during a fireside chat moderated by Jacki Deason.During the chat, Governor Abbott emphasized Texas' role in supplying the world with energy, stating, "Ever since Spindletop blew, Texas has been supplying the world with the energy they need to fuel their cars, power their homes, and produce the products we all rely upon." He also highlighted Texas...

Governor Abbott, Texas House Members Stand Strong To Secure Border

Governor Greg Abbott and members of the Texas House of Representatives have come together to address the issue of border security in the face of President Joe Biden's open border policies. In a press conference held at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving a decrease in illegal crossings in Texas."In Texas, we've been able to achieve a decrease in illegal crossings only because of great teamwork," said Governor Abbott. "Part of that teamwork is our partnership with the Texas National Guard, and we are currently...

Pfluger: Special Counsel Report Exposes Concerns About President Biden's Mental State