News from November 2024
Midland City Council approves official funding plan for firefighter’s pension fund
By DaLeesa Brown | Nov 13, 2024
The Midland City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Nov. 12 to address the funding shortfall in the Midland Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund, which currently does not meet the 30-year amortization schedule required by the Texas Pension Review Board. The fund supports retirement and relief benefits for Midland firefighters. It faces a growing unfunded liability that currently stands at $120.94 million as of Dec. 31, 2023, according to the most recent actuarial report from Rudd & Wisdom, Inc.
MISD taking online applications for transfer requests
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Midland Independent School District (ISD) has announced that parents interested in enrolling their children in a different school can now apply online.
LHS senior receives perfect score on military aptitude test
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
A Legacy High School senior has achieved the rare distinction of earning a perfect score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a standardized test that evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and potential for success.
Midland County Commissioners Court met Oct. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 13, 2024
Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Oct. 15
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 13, 2024
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, Oct. 7
Meet Brighton Mango: 'Servant Leader' at Teen FLOW Youth Center of Midland
By Kim delaPena | Nov 13, 2024
Brighton Mango has emerged as a leader with Teen FLOW Youth Center. A sophomore at Midland High School, Brighton leads Teen FLOW’s “Hype Team,” bringing positivity and energy to youth across Midland.
Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 3:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!
Michael Robert Newsom, 66, of Midland, Passed Away Unexpectedly
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Michael Robert Newsom passed away on Nov. 11. Below is the obituary.
Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Midland County
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.
Alvarene "Rene" Laughlin, 87, Passes Away on November 11, 2024
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Alvarene “Rene” Laughlin passed away on Nov. 11. Below is the obituary.
Permian Basin Area Foundation awards over $2 million in grants
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Permian Basin Area Foundation has distributed $2,235,196 in grants to nonprofit organizations in West Texas as part of its fall community grant cycle.
City Manager John Beckmeyer resigns; transition plans underway
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Last night, the City Council of Odessa accepted the resignation of City Manager John Beckmeyer.
Midland's animal services advisory commission plans Nov. 18 meeting
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
The City of Midland's Animal Services Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Madyson Solis delivers 10 rebounds and 6 points in Texas–Permian Basin Falcons’ win over Arlington Baptist Patriots
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Former Midland Legacy High School star Madyson Solis played in the Texas–Permian Basin Falcons’ win over Arlington Baptist Patriots on Tuesday, November 12.
Shobby Enakpene records 8 points and 5 rebounds in Southwestern Pirates’ loss to Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
Former Trinity School of Midland star Shobby Enakpene hit the hardwood in the Southwestern Pirates’ loss to Howard Payne Yellow Jackets on Tuesday, November 12.
Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 16?
By Midland Times | Nov 13, 2024
These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 16.
MC’s preschool designated as ‘Outstanding Project’ by education design innovation-based magazine
By Midland Times | Nov 12, 2024
Learning by Design Magazine, a publication focused on the design of educational projects, has recognized Midland College’s Pre-K Academy and Center for Teaching Excellence as a 2024 Outstanding Project.
Midland Health’s Abell Hanger to begin $5.4 million renovation in December
By Midland Times | Nov 12, 2024
Midland Health's Abell Hanger building is scheduled to begin a $5.4 million renovation project in December.
Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Nov 12, 2024
Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!
City of Midland City Council met Nov. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 12, 2024
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 12