Midland Times

News from July 2024


Midland College golf team earns NJCAA All-Academic Award alongside 13 individual athletes

Midland College announced that its golf team and 13 individual athletes from various sports have received NJCAA All-Academic recognition, highlighting their achievements both on the field and in the classroom.


Permian Resources announces tender offer for senior notes due in 2026

Permian Resources Corporation has announced a cash tender offer for its 7.75% senior notes due 2026 through its subsidiary, Permian Resources Operating, LLC. The offer is detailed in the company's Offer to Purchase document dated July 29, 2024.


Midland College athletes earn NJCAA All-Academic honors

Midland College has announced that its golf team and 13 individual athletes have been recognized with NJCAA All-Academic honors.


Permian Resources announces public stock offering amid Occidental Petroleum acquisition plans

Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE: PR) has announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 26,500,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock. Concurrently, Permian Resources Operating, LLC, a subsidiary of Permian Resources, intends to offer $750 million in senior unsecured notes due 2033 in a private placement.


Pfluger criticizes Biden's Supreme Court overhaul proposal

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement in response to President Biden’s proposal to overhaul the Supreme Court of the United States.


Midland College offers free first course to GED graduates

Midland College has introduced a new initiative for the fall 2024 semester, offering GED graduates their first college course free of charge. This effort aims to foster educational and career advancement for GED graduates within the college's service area who have completed a GED program through Midland College or another entity and have not previously completed college coursework.


Permian Resources announces $817.5M acquisition in Delaware Basin

Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE: PR) has announced a definitive agreement with Occidental (NYSE: OXY) to acquire approximately 29,500 net acres, 9,900 net royalty acres, and production of around 15,000 Boe/d. The assets are predominantly located adjacent to Permian Resources' existing operations in Reeves County, Texas. The acquisition is valued at $817.5 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The effective date is July 1, 2024, with closing expected by the end of the third quarter of 2024.


Permian Resources announces $750 million private placement of senior notes due 2033

Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE: PR) announced today that its subsidiary, Permian Resources Operating, LLC, intends to offer $750 million in senior unsecured notes due 2033. The offering will be conducted as a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933.


Midland College offers free first course for GED graduates

Midland College has introduced a new program for the fall 2024 semester aimed at supporting GED graduates.


Entertainment events this week in Midland County: July 28 - Aug. 3

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this week.


Religious meetings this week in Midland County: July 28 - Aug. 3

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.


Legacy High School Principal Etzel says: ‘Please take a look at our weekly publication, the Rebel Review’

The principal of Legacy High School is urging parents and students to go online and read their weekly publication, according to X.


Family & kids events this week in Midland County: July 28 - Aug. 3

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


MISD says: ‘Office of Finance hosted a training for budget owners about mastering fiscal responsibility’

A department responsible for all financial accounting processes and reporting for Midland Independent School District (ISD) funds hosted a training program focused on fiscal accountability, according to a Facebook post.


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt: Our program helps kids with 'bullying,' boosting their ‘confidence’

Bruno Bastos, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5th-degree black belt, said that their program helps kids who face bullying by improving their confidence and athleticism, and it benefits from his and his wife’s combined expertise in sports education and martial arts. Bastos was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.


Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Midland County

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.


MPD responds to early weekend motorcycle accident

The Midland Police Department (MPD) responded to a motorcycle accident on July 27 that claimed at least one life.


School events this week in Midland County: July 28 - Aug. 3

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



Volunteer With Red Cross Passes Away

Amanda Jo Dietz passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.