News from July 2024
MISD: ‘Police will conduct several law enforcement training exercises at Midland High School over the next two weeks’
By Midland Times | Jul 23, 2024
Midland Independent School District (ISD) is advising the public not to be alarmed if they hear noises coming from Midland High School over the next two weeks. The district stated in a Facebook post that they will be conducting safety drills, and there will be sounds coming from the school that are akin to realistic gunfire.
MAF not immune from global Crowdstrike IT outage
By Midland Times | Jul 23, 2024
A global information technology (IT) outage attributed to a software update performed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected operations at Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) on July 19. Disruptions subsequently impacted airlines, hospitals, and personal computers due to the flawed security update.
Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Midland County
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.
Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 11:45 am today — here's what you need to know!
Kent Companies Donates $500,000 to Midland Athletic Complex
By Kim delaPena | Jul 22, 2024
Kent Companies donated $500,000 to the newly named Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex with plans to build a unique concession area.
Government events this week in Midland County: July 21-27
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
OPINION: Without True Local Control, Pension Problems Spiral
By Rachel Walker | Jul 22, 2024
The 45th Legislature established the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA) in 1937 to create local retirement systems for the benefit of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters in participating cities.
Anne Elizabeth Hewitt Schwiening, Local Philanthropist and Community Leader, Passes Away at 77
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
Anne Elizabeth Hewitt Schwiening passed away on July 20. Below is the obituary.
Hector Armando Varela Rios' Viewing and Funeral Details
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
Hector Armando Varela Rios passed away on July 20. Below is the obituary.
Midland expected to pay $839,710 for school crossing guard services
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
Midland City Council is expected to approve an $839,710 contract for school crossing guard services with All City Management Services of Santa Fe Springs, California, at its July 23 meeting. The contract had been rebid, with five bids received.
Family & kids events this week in Midland County: July 21-27
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland County this week.
Local Starbucks slated for renovation
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
The Starbucks location at the intersection of Rankin Highway and Interstate 20 is slated for a makeover, according to a filing with a state regulatory agency.
MISD working to fill vacancies for upcoming school year
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
Midland Independent School District (ISD) is in the process of hiring to fill vacancies within the school district, according to a Facebook post by Midland ISD.
This week in Midland County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (July 21-27)
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
This week in Midland County history.
Entertainment events this week in Midland County: July 21-27
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this week.
Religious meeting this week in Midland County: July 21-27
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
The following religious meeting is scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.
Midland Mourns the Passing of Robert Emmett Connor, 94
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
Robert Emmett Robert Emmett passed away on July 19. Below is the obituary.
David Jeffrey Brashear, Beloved Midland Resident and Oil Industry Professional, Passes Away at 73
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
David Jeffrey Brashear passed away on July 19. Below is the obituary.
Congressman Pfluger calls for Biden's resignation after withdrawal from 2024 race
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following President Joe Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
Midland police respond to fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision
By Midland Times | Jul 21, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) responded to a July 19 traffic incident that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man.