News from November 2024
Missing girl found safe; police thank community for support
By Midland Times | Nov 1, 2024
The Odessa Police Department (OPD) has announced that Arianna Weston, who was reported missing, has been safely located.
Theft incidents reported at Best Buy and Lowe's; suspects sought
By Midland Times | Nov 1, 2024
An incident involving theft occurred at a Best Buy store, where an unidentified male and female reportedly took merchandise valued at around $2,160.
Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Nov. 4?
By Midland Times | Nov 1, 2024
These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Nov. 4.
Blong on firefighter pension plan: ‘I want to take action on this’
By DaLeesa Brown | Nov 1, 2024
Mayor Lori Blong, member of the Midland Firefighter Pension Trustees, said she wants to make a decision on the proposed plan to help the city’s underfunded pension system for firefighters “as fast as possible.” She made the statement on Oct. 30 after agreeing to postpone a vote on the plan for 72 hours.
PFAM President: Pension plan deferral ‘disappointing to Midland firefighters’
By DaLeesa Brown | Nov 1, 2024
Jesse Martinez, President of the Professional Firefighters Association of Midland (PFAM), said area firefighters are disappointed in the decision to postpone a proposed plan to improve pension funding for firefighters, saying the plan could have “easily been accepted.” He made his statement following the Midland Firefighter Pension Trustees meeting on Oct. 30 after a vote on the deferral passed.