News from October 2024
Yared Herrera Madrid, Beloved Wife and Mother, Passes Away at 48
By Midland Times | Oct 2, 2024
Yared Herrera Madrid passed away on Sept. 30. Below is the obituary.
Developing empowered leaders within your own team
By Midland Times | Oct 2, 2024
As a seasoned professional, it is important to recognize the potential within your team and create an environment that allows them to demonstrate leadership. However, many leaders focus on immediate outcomes rather than nurturing future leaders, leading to a disengaged workforce, stifled creativity, and missed growth opportunities.
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 — filed a lawsuit against the City of Midland and the Midland Independent School District (MISD) on Sept. 30, claiming the defendants have not followed proper procedures in planning a new school on a property zoned for recreational use. The property, located at 1600 East Wadley Ave., 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.
Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Midland County
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.
Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Midland County
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.
Oscar Haro, 61, of Midland, Texas, Passes Away Remembered for Faith, Love of Shooting, and BBQ
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Oscar Haro passed away on Sept. 29. Below is the obituary.
James Edward Hall, Known as Eddy, Dies at 67 Midland Man Passes Away on September 29
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
James Edward Hall passed away on Sept. 29. Below is the obituary.
Jack Junior King, 89, of Midland, Passes Away on September 29, 2024
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Jack Junior King passed away on Sept. 29. Below is the obituary.
Howard Hugh Crockett, Devoted Husband and Vietnam War Veteran, Passes Away at 73
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Howard Hugh Crockett passed away on Sept. 29. Below is the obituary.
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."
Pfluger criticizes U.S. administration after Iran attacks Israel
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Today, Congressman August Pfluger of Texas issued a statement following an attack by Iran on Israel.
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Pfluger introduces bill for protecting vital undersea cable infrastructure
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger has introduced the "Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act" in Washington, D.C. The bill aims to create an interagency working group with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Communications Commission to enhance the security, resilience, and integrity of undersea cables.
Midland College Lady Chaps announce free basketball clinic for girls
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Midland College’s Women’s Basketball team, the Lady Chaps, will host a free basketball clinic for female students in grades 3 through 8. The event is scheduled for two dates: Saturday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Registration for both clinics will start at 9:30 a.m., with instruction beginning at 10 a.m. at the Midland College P.E. Building gymnasium.