News from January 2024
Permian fends off Midland for 54-39 win
By Bob Martin | Jan 23, 2024
The Midland boys’ basketball team fought Permian throughout the game, cutting the lead to single digits in the fourth, but the Panthers got a big night out of Ryale Moses and were able to walk away with a 54-39 win on Jan. 19.
Midland hosts Midland City Council meeting today
By Midland Times | Jan 23, 2024
Midland City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here’s what you need to know!
Midland Animal Services hires part-time veterinarian
By Midland Times | Jan 23, 2024
Midland Animal Services has recently appointed a part-time veterinarian, who is expected to commence work in the forthcoming weeks. The newly hired professional will primarily be on duty on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Jan. 15
By Midland Times Report | Jan 22, 2024
Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Jan. 15.
New elementary school takes shape and architect approved for new high schools
By DaLeesa Brown | Jan 22, 2024
Midland Independent School District (MISD) provided updates on its Bond 2023 projects with a focus on a new elementary school and the selection of an architecture and engineering firm for high school designs. Trustees convened at the meeting on January 16 to discuss key developments.
Midland County Sheriff’s Reports, Jan. 14
By Midland Times Report | Jan 22, 2024
Midland County Sheriff’s Reports on Jan. 14.
Midland Development Corporation approves $169.5 million Hotel Santa Rita project in special meeting
By DaLeesa Brown | Jan 22, 2024
The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) convened a special meeting on Monday, January 22, to approve the master development agreement involving the MDC, the City of Midland, and Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP (MDR). MDR is the developer behind the proposed Hotel Santa Rita project.
Gonzalez scores early for Midland, but game ends in tie on late Keller PK
By Bob Martin | Jan 22, 2024
The Midland boys’ soccer team (4-2-2) traveled to Abilene Christian to take on the Keller Indians (4-2-1) on Jan. 19, and for the second straight match they ended in a 1-1 tie.
Midland Housing Authority Commission meeting to start at 11:45 am in Midland
By Midland Times | Jan 22, 2024
Midland Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 11:45 am.
Midland track blends youth and experience in 2024 track season
By Bob Martin | Jan 22, 2024
The Midland High School track and field team kicks off its season on February 9, and Coach Stacey Martin said while this year’s team is young and they are looking to replace key athletes in sprints and relays, there are high hopes for the upcoming season.
This week's entertainment events in Midland: Jan. 21 - 27
By Midland Times | Jan 22, 2024
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland this week.
United Way of Midland seeking volunteers for Volunteer Allocation Panel
By DaLeesa Brown | Jan 22, 2024
The United Way of Midland is asking for volunteers to participate in their Volunteer Allocation Panel, an initiative beginning every spring that entails visiting agencies in search of funding and assessing grant applications, financial statements, and budgets.
City of Midland addresses water main breaks and arsenic levels
By DaLeesa Brown | Jan 22, 2024
The City of Midland informed the public about the current water main breaks as well as the arsenic levels in the city water during a live stream of a press event.
Midland Police Department Investigating a Homicide
By Midland Times Report | Jan 22, 2024
On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers with the Midland Police Department and Midland Fire Department EMS responded to the Palladium Apartments in the 2300 block of Lamesa Road in reference to an unresponsive victim.
This week's government events in Midland: Jan. 21-27
By Midland Times | Jan 22, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland this week.
Midland set to approve agreement with Midland Athletic Syndicate athletic facility
By Midland Times | Jan 21, 2024
The Midland City Council is set to vote on a development and lease agreement with the Midland Athletic Syndicate (MAS) for a proposed $30 million indoor, multi-purpose athletic facility. The facility would be situated on city-owned property at the Scharbauer Sports Complex.
Midland to award a $1.2 million contract for Airpark North Fence Replacement Project
By Midland Times | Jan 21, 2024
The Midland City Council has announced plans to award a $1.2 million contract for the installation of 8,000 linear feet of fencing as part of the Airpark North Fence Replacement Project at Midland Airpark. The total cost of the project is projected to reach $1.7 million.
Cheyenne Heady: ‘I set personal goals for myself’
By Midland Times | Jan 21, 2024
Cheyenne Heady, female barber out of Midland, Texas, says that small business owners need to set personal goals within their businesses in order to motivate and push themselves and their businesses to greater heights.
Which former Midland area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?
By Midland Times | Jan 20, 2024
These former Midland area high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.
Weekly recap of Midland County home sales during week ending Jan. 13
By Midland Times | Jan 20, 2024
There were 18 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.