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The following religious services are scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.

Family & kids events this week in Midland County: March 31 - April 6

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Family & kids events this April in Midland County

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Entertainment events this week in Midland County: March 31 - April 6

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Government events this April in Midland County

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

Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

Governor Abbott urges border action in meeting with speaker Johnson

Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson at the Governor's Mansion in Austin to discuss the impact of the border crisis on Texas and Congress’ lack of action to pass crucial border security legislation.

Texas surges soldiers, resources to boost border security in El Paso

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are intensifying efforts to enhance border security in El Paso. The collaborative work will add more resources to address illegal activities like drug and human smuggling across the Texas border.

Midland County Commissioners Court will meet April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 30, 2024

Midland County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 2

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will meet April 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 30, 2024

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m., Monday, April 1

Week ending March 23: Midland County home sales

There were 36 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending March 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

School event this week in Midland County: March 31 - April 6

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

Entertainment events this April in Midland County

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

Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas County and District Retirement System board of trustees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ronald “Ronnie” Keister and reappointed Susan Fletcher and Mary Louise Nicholson to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on December 31, 2029. The Board exists to provide Texas County and district employees with retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.Ronald “Ronnie” Keister, the Lubbock County tax assessor/collector, has been serving in this role since 2009. Keister, a member and former president of the Tax Assessor Collector Association of Texas, is also actively involved in...

Governor Abbott Appoints Wright, Koerner To Texas Veterans Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charles “Chuck” Wright and reappointed Laura Koerner to the Texas Veterans Commission for terms set to expire on December 31, 2029. The Commission serves as the state-appointed advocate for Texas veterans as they attempt to secure the benefits rightfully earned in exchange for their service in our nation's armed forces.Charles “Chuck” Wright of Frisco is a financial planner and founder of Lone Star Wealth Strategies. According to the announcement, Wright is a board member of United Service Organizations of Dallas/Fort Worth and the One...

Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster declaration in March 2024

Governor Abbott has renewed the wildfire disaster declaration in Texas, as confirmed in a proclamation dated March 28, 2024. The Governor reiterated the ongoing threat posed by wildfires in various counties and authorized necessary actions to address the situation.In the proclamation, Governor Abbott stated, "WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on February 27, 2024..." He further emphasized that the Texas Division of Emergency Management has verified the continuation of wildfire conditions in the affected counties.The...

City of Midland achieves zero audit findings for fiscal year 2023

By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 29, 2024

Mayor Lori Blong announced the City of Midland had achieved zero audit findings for the fiscal year 2023 for the first time in nearly 20 years. The announcement was made in a Facebook post.

UTBP and MISD announce partnership to make it easier for seniors to attend the university

Midland Independent School District (MISD) and Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) have initiated a partnership with the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) to launch a new admission program. The program aims to automatically admit high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, should they decide to pursue their higher education at UTPB.

Abbott issues executive order to fight antisemitism at Texas universities