News from October 2024
Lawsuit filed against City of Midland, MISD over proposed school on Ranchland Hills Golf Club property
By DaLeesa Brown | Oct 1, 2024
Three Midland plaintiffs, Lynda Jackson, Johnathon Rojo, and Kristi Alldredge, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Midland and the Midland Independent School District (MISD) on Sept. 30. The plaintiffs claim that the defendants have not followed proper procedures in planning a new school on a property zoned exclusively for recreational use. The property, located at 1600 East Wadley Avenue, is home to the historic Ranchland Hills Golf Club.
MC announces 16 students were recognized as first-generation ambassadors
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
The first-generation ambassadors for Midland College (MC) have been revealed as the institution advocates for the success of 16 students who are the first in their family to attend school.
MC joins national organization to help shape its workforce programs
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Midland College (MC) has announced its membership in a national organization dedicated to advocating for workforce-focused baccalaureate degree opportunities at community colleges.
Higher Grounds coffee shop to close after seven years of service
By DaLeesa Brown | Oct 1, 2024
Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, a local coffee shop located at 403 Andrews Hwy, is set to close its doors Oct. 5 after seven years of operation. The announcement was made in a letter signed by co-owner Robert Kirk and posted outside of the shop.
Midland begins demolition of dangerous structure on South Loraine Street
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
The City of Midland has initiated the demolition of a vacant, fire-damaged structure located in the 500 block of South Loraine Street. This building has been classified as a "dangerous structure."