News from July 2024
Gracie Miles, 87, Dies after Battle with Dementia
By Midland Times | Jul 28, 2024
Gracie Miles passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.
Midland County Commissioners Court met June 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, June 25
City of Midland City Council met July 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, July 9
City of Midland City Council met June 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, June 25
Midland County Commissioners Court met July 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Midland County Commissioners Court met Thursday, July 25
Commemorating Donald Louis Evans's birthday: reflecting on the former 34th United States Secretary of Commerce achievements (July 27)
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
Born on July 27, 1946, in Houston, Texas, Donald Louis Evans became the 34th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, appointed by friend George W. Bush.
MCSO charges couple with child abandonment after finding autistic five-year-old alone
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
The Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating an alleged child abandonment case after finding a lone toddler with autism on July 25. Sheriff’s deputies discovered the child in the 2100 block of SCR 1140 in Midland County.
Midland Health seeks applications for Patient and Family Advisory Council
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
The Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) is seeking applications for a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). According to the Permian Basin hospital, a PFAC consists of community partners who will help advance best practices at the facility.
New Midland actor: A two minute scene ‘took us like nine hours to do’
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
Aschten Aguilar, who has a role in Landman, said that filming a scene took nine hours and around 40 takes due to the cold weather, despite the scene being set in the West Texas heat. Aguilar was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
Week ending July 20: Midland County home sales
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
There were 33 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending July 20, according to BlockShopper.com.
Catalina Reyes Cano, 70, of Odessa, Dies; Remembered for Faith and Love
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
Catalina Reyes Cano passed away on July 25. Below is the obituary.
Sewell Family of Companies says: ‘Being part of the West Texas community is a true honor’
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new automotive campus for the Sewell Family of Companies, according to a Facebook post.
McCoy: ‘Blessed to receive a Division I offer from UTRGV football’
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
Midland High School running back Elijah McCoy could have the opportunity to set the tone for a newly established football program. McCoy announced on X that he has received an offer from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to play football.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt: ‘Today's market is so much bigger than anything that I have ever imagined’
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
Bruno Bastos, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5th-degree black belt, said the market has exceeded his teenage expectations, and that he and his friends never imagined partnering with a cruise company to teach jiu-jitsu while traveling the Caribbean. Bastos was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
Entertainment events this weekend in Midland County: Friday, July 26 - Sunday, July 28
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this weekend.
AutoZone to start work on new store in October
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
The largest American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories is bringing another store to the city.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football says: ‘Bridges is a Army West Point Football commit’
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
Midland High School's quarterback Stroman Bridges is continuing to have an excellent offseason as he was recently highlighted on a Facebook post by a football-based media company that focuses on football teams in the state of Texas.
MISD says, ‘MISD TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) shined at the National Educators Rising competition’
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
Midland ISD was well represented in a competitive event designed to allow students to develop and showcase their teaching skills, according to a district post on Facebook.
Alleged assault in Macarena's parking lot remains under investigation
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) continues to search for a suspect in an alleged assault that occurred on the afternoon of July 21. The incident took place at 5:46 p.m. in the Macarena’s parking lot at 4411 W. Illinois Ave.
Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Midland County
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.