Midland Times

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

Local Government Meetings today in Midland County

Midland County Local Government Meetings today.

Ben Froese, Beloved Husband, Father, and Hard Worker, Passes Away at 53

Ben Froese passed away on June 25. Below is the obituary.

Lester Dean Pierce, 90, of Midland, TX, Passes Away Peacefully

Lester Dean Pierce passed away on June 25. Below is the obituary.

Texas GDP on the world stage: Climbing global economic ranks

If Texas were a country, it would be the eighth-largest economy in the world, ahead of Canada and even Russia. In 2022, Texas’ gross domestic product (GDP) — the total market value of all finished goods and services — totaled $2.4 trillion. Texas keeps climbing the world economic ranks; only a decade ago, it was the 12th-largest economy.

New fees for Hogan Park Golf Course to take effect in July

Effective July 1, 2024, new rates will be implemented at Hogan Park Golf Course. These new rates will apply to green fees, cart fees, tournament fees, and range balls.

Midland records lowest unemployment rate in Texas for May

The Midland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) reported the lowest unemployment rate in Texas for May, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The civilian labor force in Midland also increased by nearly 2,000 compared to May 2023.

Annual Independence Day Parade to take place at Village at Manor Park

The Village at Manor Park announced the Annual Independence Day Parade, set to take place on July 3 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The event will be hosted at 2208 North Loop 250 and promises a “festive celebration” for all attendees.

Midland City Council approves preliminary plat for The Preserve

During the Midland City Council meeting on June 25, a motion was unanimously approved for the proposed preliminary plat of Grasslands Estates, Section 26. Designated as agenda item No. 13, it involved a proposal to replat Lot 1, Block 21, Grasslands Estates, Section 16, situated at the southwest corner of West Wadley Avenue and Callaway Drive. The current zoning for this area includes Agricultural Estate District (AE) and Local Retail District (LR).

The Half Acre barbeque restaurant receives approval for alcohol sales

At the Midland City Council meeting on June 25, agenda item No. 15 was unanimously approved, amending the city's zoning district map. This amendment grants a specific use designation (SUD) for The Half Acre, a barbecue restaurant located at 1101 Washita.

Anderson Farm Market receives approval for temporary land use

At the Midland City Council meeting on June 25, the council unanimously approved agenda item No. 21, a resolution authorizing the temporary use of land for a farmers market known as Anderson Farm Market.

Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in Midland County

The following funeral or memorial services are scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.

Midland City Council approves mental health app for first responders

On June 25, the Midland City Council held a regular council meeting where they unanimously approved a resolution to enhance the mental health and wellness services for the city’s police and fire department personnel. Agenda item No. 5 on the docket was a resolution to approve a three-year subscription to the Cordico app by Lexipol LLC through Sourcewell, at a total cost of $146,526.60.

Founder of the 1:11 Project: ‘We definitely do need funding’

Michelle Watson, the founder of the 1:11 Project, said she is very grateful for the support received but that there is a need for much more funding and community involvement to continue their work. Watson was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.

Esperanza Valverde Ibarra Remembered for Faith and Compassion

Esperanza Valverde Ibarra passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Manuela Salcido Cantu, Mother and Devout Catholic, Passes Away

Manuela Salcido Cantu passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Alexander Matthew Galindo, 29, Remembered for Kindness and Love of Nature

Alexander Matthew Galindo passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Jimmie D Redics, Stylish and Spirited Texan, Passes Away at 83

Jimmie D Redics passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Nearly 130 dogs survive distemper outbreak in Midland

The City of Midland has announced that nearly 130 dogs have survived a distemper outbreak and have been declared symptom-free following a mass fostering effort. The initiative, conducted at the Midland Animal Shelter at the end of April, was a collaborative effort involving Fix West Texas, Midland Animal Services, Sassys Dog Rescue, and Midland Animal Shelter Adoptables.

Pfluger questions DHS rebranding amid concerns over political bias