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Cornyn urges Biden to approve disaster declarations for storm-hit Texas counties

By Midland Times | Jun 3, 2024

On June 3, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the severe storms that recently affected various regions of Texas and urged President Biden to approve Governor Abbott’s remaining disaster declaration requests for counties still awaiting relief. Speaking on the Senate floor, Sen. Cornyn highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by these communities.

School event this week in Midland County: June 2-8

By Midland Times | Jun 2, 2024

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.

MAF site of routine disaster training

By Midland Times | Jun 2, 2024

Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) was the site of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated triannual disaster exercise on the morning of May 30. As part of the exercise, military aircraft and grey dummies were seen at the airport.

Registration open for 61st Annual Children's Parade

By Midland Times | Jun 2, 2024

The Midland Chamber announced that organizers behind the 61st Annual Children's Parade are searching for participants. The parade will take place on the morning of the Fourth of July at Centennial Park, 200 W. Wall St.

MAS enters partnership with Petco

By Midland Times | Jun 2, 2024

Midland Animal Services (MAS) has entered into a partnership with Petco Love Lost. The collaboration aims to assist residents in reporting, searching, and sharing information about lost and found pets, thereby simplifying the search process and increasing the chances of reuniting pets with their owners.

MFD puts out residential fire, blaze displaces family

By Midland Times | Jun 2, 2024

The Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a residence on fire in the 2000 block of Jadewood Drive on the evening of May 30. The family residing in the house sustained no injuries but was displaced by the blaze, according to MFD.