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Midland City Council rejects crossing guard bid

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

The Midland City Council has rejected the apparent low bidder for school crossing guard services in a proposed $839,710 contract recommended by a staff committee. All seven members present voted against a motion to award the contract.

Midland holds public hearing on how to use $1.4 million in CDBG funds

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

The Midland City Council held a public hearing on May 28 to discuss community requests for the allocation of more than $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant Funds. Requests for the funding exceeded $2.8 million.

Midland Zoo gets zoning amendment approved

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

The Midland City Council has approved a zoning amendment that allows Zoo Midland to use a 4.4-acre property at 1507 Todd Drive for temporarily housing animals as they arrive in Midland. The council granted the special use designation during its meeting on May 28.

Ready Midland County avails damage assessment forms for storm affected residents

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

Ready Midland County is advising residents and business owners who have sustained any damage from the May 30 tornado to complete a short online damage assessment survey. The city of Midland reported that the tornado was located seven miles south of Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) late Thursday afternoon.

El Burrito Restaurant out of business after 45 years

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

A Midland Mexican restaurant has closed its doors after nearly 50 years of operation. Founded in 1979, El Burrito Restaurant at 1106 N Big Spring St. served its last meal earlier this month.

Midland Chamber helps invoice factoring company celebrate milestone

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

The Midland Chamber helped Velocity Financial celebrate the business's fifth anniversary on May 22. Aside from the milestone, both entities also marked Velocity's move into a brand-new, larger office space.

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Anthus to host final Mom’s Night Out: Birth Stories event

By Paige Wagenknecht | May 31, 2024

Anthus, a facility known for its comprehensive pre and postnatal care, will host its final Mom’s Night Out: Birth Stories event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday at Anthus Texas Pride Plaza Suite A-230, 4425 W Wadley Ave.

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Waystone Brewing to host Dice Miner Tournament this Friday

By Paige Wagenknecht | May 31, 2024

Waystone Brewing is set to host a Dice Miner tournament on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2101 W. Wadley Ave., Suite 27, in Midland. The event promises an evening of strategic fun and friendly competition.

Pfluger announces winner of 2024 congressional art competition

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the 11th Congressional District of Texas: Killeen High School senior Emily Parsons with her piece titled "The American Dream." Emily’s artwork depicts a family at sunset, symbolizing American prosperity and happiness. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., for a year, where it can be viewed by visitors and Members of Congress.

FAA reauthorization act aims to boost aerospace innovation

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Representative Brian Babin (R-Texas) visited Venus Aerospace’s Houston headquarters today, joining Sassie Duggleby, the company’s CEO and co-founder. Following a tour of Venus Aerospace, a startup focused on high-speed flight engineering, Sen. Cruz discussed how the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 will accelerate aviation innovation.

Congressman introduces act to nullify sagebrush lizard endangered status

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

Cruz leads amicus brief urging SCOTUS review on case impacting Second Amendment

By Midland Times | May 31, 2024

On May 31, 2024, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Several senators joined Sen. Cruz’s brief, including Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)....