Midland Times

News from June 2024


MPD investigates crash of vehicle into residence

The Midland Police Department (MPD) is investigating an incident in which a vehicle crashed into a residence on the afternoon of June 14. The accident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of North Big Spring Street.


Religious meeting this week in Midland County: June 16-22

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


Family & kids events this week in Midland County: June 16-22

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



Peggy "Nanny, Neddy, NTG" Memorial Obituary

Peggy Killion Whitley passed away on June 14. Below is the obituary.


School events this week in Midland County: June 16-22

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


Home sales in Midland County in week ending June 8

There were 30 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.



Beryl Jean Pruden, 94, of Midland, Funeral Service Correction

Beryl Jean Pruden passed away on June 13. Below is the obituary.


Maverick Players to celebrate move to Midland College with new show

Maverick Players will begin their residency at Midland College (MC) with the presentation of "Wedding Secrets II: Samantha’s Turn" on June 21. MC’s auditorium at the Allison Fine Arts Building, located at 3600 N. Garfield, will host the troupe.


Midland ISD: ‘Families can log in to the district’s parent portal to access their child’s STAAR 3rd-8th grade results’

Midland Independent School District (MISD) has announced the launch of a website where parents of students in grades 3 through 8 can view their child’s State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores. The announcement was made on Facebook.


Local commercial real estate agent to headline discussion Permian Basin Board of Realtors

Members of the community interested in learning the nuances within the commercial real estate sector can do so by attending an upcoming discussion featuring industry experts.


Military bases contribute over $151B to Texas economy in 2023

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023, supporting over 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.


Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration for additional Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration initially issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has undergone several amendments throughout May and early June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These weather events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts causing widespread property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.


Meet SHARE Marketing and Development Director Cali Trowbridge

An interview with Cali Trowbridge, SHARE's Marketing and Development Director.


Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in Midland County

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


MDC Executive Director: ‘A contract for a new downtown master plan’ is in the works

Sara Harris, Executive Director of the Midland Development Corporation, said that the MDC board has authorized negotiations for a new downtown master plan and that the previous plan has a lot of success achieving nearly all of its objectives marking significant progress for the community. Harris was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.


Pfluger secures wins for Texas in national defense bill

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that several of his key initiatives were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Pfluger released a statement following the passage of the annual defense bill:


Midland County Commissioners Court met May 21

Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, May 21


City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met May 20

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, May 20