Midland Times

News from June 2024


Celebration of Life Planned for Bruce Moran Fisher, 61 Midland, Texas

Bruce Moran Fisher passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.


Rick Eaton, Devoted Family Man, Mourned in Midland Midland, Texas

Rick Eaton passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.


Sandra Ann Borrego, 61, of Midland, TX, Passes Away

Sandra Ann Borrego passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.


Christopher Allen Robles, Beloved Family Man, Passes Away at 40

Christopher Allen Robles passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.


Raquel Castro Polson, Loving Wife and Mother, Remembered at 51

Raquel Castro Polson passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.


Midland launches emergency alert program for residents

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- Residents can stay informed about emergencies and important community news by signing up for the Emergency Alert Program, Alert Midland. This Everbridge system enables the City of Midland to quickly disseminate critical information in various situations, such as severe weather, infrastructure disruptions, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and building or neighborhood evacuations.


Midland set to award a $4.2 million contract to pave Garfield Street section

Midland City Council will be asked on Tuesday, Jan. 25 to award a $4.2 million contract for the Garfield Street Paving Bond Project to Reece Albert of San Angelo, Texas. The council will also be asked to add an $837,551—or 20%—contingency for the project.


Religious meeting this week in Midland County: June 23-29

The following religious meeting is scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.


Entertainment events this week in Midland County: June 23-29

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


Family & kids events this week in Midland County: June 23-29

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



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.


Jo Barron, Devoted Family Woman, Passes Away at 86 Odessa, Texas

Jo Barron passed away on June 21. Below is the obituary.



Craig Dean Henderson, Industrial Engineer, Passes Away at 47 Midland, TX

Craig Dean Henderson passed away on June 21. Below is the obituary.


MHS senior wins a $3,000 scholarship from Midland Young Leaders Challenge

Two Midland ISD seniors have been awarded scholarships at the Midland Young Leaders Challenge. Eliana Aguila, a rising senior from Midland High School, received $3,000 in scholarship money from the Four Star Leader Award. Kip Cohlmia, a rising senior from Legacy High School, won $1,000 in the OpEd Writing Contest.


Midland College salutatorian reflects on educational journey

Midland College Salutatorian Biak Tin Mang's journey epitomizes the American dream. Roughly 15 years ago, he immigrated to the United States from Myanmar (formerly Burma). One of his initial challenges was acclimating to American culture and learning English.


Weekly recap, week ending June 15 home sales in Midland County

There were 25 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending June 15, according to BlockShopper.com.


School events this week in Midland County: June 23-29

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


Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Midland County

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