News from July 2024
Man found guilty of capital murder charges linked to 2015 murder of teenagers
By Midland Times | Jul 6, 2024
A Midland County jury found 46-year-old Angel Luis Lebron-Rivera guilty of capital murder on July 4 in connection with the 2015 deaths of two teens.
Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Midland County
By Midland Times | Jul 5, 2024
The following funeral or memorial services are scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.
Alfredo L Espinosa, Esteemed Teacher and Coach, Passes Away at 80
By Midland Times | Jul 5, 2024
Alfredo L. Espinosa passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.
Longtime Midland Resident Lawrence Dean Osborn Passes Away
By Midland Times | Jul 5, 2024
Lawrence Dean "Shorty" Osborn passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.
Entertainment events this weekend in Midland County: Friday, July 5 - Sunday, July 7
By Midland Times | Jul 5, 2024
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this weekend.
Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in Midland County
By Midland Times | Jul 4, 2024
The following funeral or memorial services are scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.
Lawrence Kenneth "Ken" Marks, Respected Midland Community Leader, Passes Away at 90
By Midland Times | Jul 4, 2024
Lawrence Kenneth Marks passed away on July 2. Below is the obituary.
Midland Woman, Karen Brown, Passes Away at 63
By Midland Times | Jul 4, 2024
Karen Brown passed away on July 2. Below is the obituary.
Ruth Lechwar, Devoted Wife and Grandmother, Passes Away at 74
By Midland Times | Jul 4, 2024
Ruth Lechwar passed away on July 2. Below is the obituary.
Michael Royal Moore, Fondly Remembered as the "Fireball Guy," Passes Away at 67
By Midland Times | Jul 4, 2024
Michael Royal Moore passed away on July 2. Below is the obituary.
MISD: ‘Saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Ken Marks’
By Midland Times | Jul 4, 2024
Midland Independent School District (MISD) expressed its condolences following the death of Mr. Ken Marks on July 3rd.
MISD School Board receives data from student performance on 2024 STARR testing
By Midland Times | Jul 3, 2024
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) School Board was presented with raw data related to the 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. Information presented by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) may vary in comparison to what is utilized for state accountability purposes as a result of students present when the state examined an overview of public education in Midland.
Meet Tiffany Hokett, Co-Owner of American Safety Services Inc.
By Kim delaPena | Jul 3, 2024
Tiffany Hokett, co-owner of American Safety Services Inc, has been steering the company behind the scenes since its inception in October 2000.
Midland Man, John Raymond Vinyard, Jr., Passes Away at 65
By Midland Times | Jul 3, 2024
John Raymond Vinyard passed away on July 1. Below is the obituary.
Odessa Mourns the Loss of David Halbert, 69
By Midland Times | Jul 3, 2024
David Halbert passed away on July 1. Below is the obituary.
Odessa police warn public about credit card skimmers at gas stations
By Midland Times | Jul 3, 2024
The Odessa Police Department has issued a warning to the public regarding the presence of credit and debit card skimmers at local gas stations.
Midland Memorial Hospital receives recognition from ASHE for energy reduction efforts
By Midland Times | Jul 3, 2024
Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has received an Energy to Care Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. Chuck Brooks, Director of Hospital Engineering, will accept this award on behalf of MMH at ASHE’s Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Anaheim, California, on July 24.
Midland Chamber congratulates Permian Basin track star for making second straight Olympics team
By Midland Times | Jul 3, 2024
The Midland Chamber congratulated Midlander Bryce Hoppel, who earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris. Hoppel attended and ran for Midland High School and the University of Kansas (KU).
Midland County warns of scam calls using Warrant Services number
By Midland Times | Jul 2, 2024
Midland County has warned residents about a scam involving the main phone number at Warrant Services.
MFD responds to overturned 18-wheeler on I-20
By Midland Times | Jul 2, 2024
The Midland Fire Department (MFD) fought a weekend truck blaze along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 (I-20). The incident, which occurred on the evening of June 29, involved an 18-wheeler.