Midland Times

News from October 2024


AST SpaceMobile nabs contract with US government

A Midland-based company focused on building the first space-based cellular broadband network for mobile phones has announced a collaboration with the Space Development Agency (SDA) as a main contractor.


Midland County Commissioners Court met Oct. 1

Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Oct. 1


City of Midland City Council met Oct. 8

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 8


City of Midland City Council met Oct. 8

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 8


City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 7

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 7


City of Midland City Council met Oct. 22

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 22


City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 21

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Oct. 21



Monte Kay Cross Honored in Memorial Service

Monte Kay Cross passed away on Oct. 25. Below is the obituary.


Terry Lynn Fieseler, A Life Full of Love and Dedication

Terry Lynn Fieseler passed away on Oct. 25. Below is the obituary.


Joselito Zuniga, 52, Remembered as a Loving and Generous Family Man

Joselito Zuniga passed away on Oct. 25. Below is the obituary.


Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Midland County

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Midland County tomorrow.


Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.


Midland Community Theatre presents Driving Miss Daisy

Midland Community Theatre’s production of Driving Miss Daisy will run from October 27 to November 12, bringing timeless themes of racial reconciliation, friendship, and acceptance to the stage.



Recent Midland County home sales in week ending Oct. 19

There were 13 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending Oct. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.


Former NFL player provides words of encouragement to students at General Franks Elementary

A retired National Football League (NFL) player recently visited General Franks Elementary School to deliver a motivational speech focused on perseverance.


Larry Merle Mercer, 70, of Midland, Remembered in Memorial Service

Larry Merle Mercer passed away on Oct. 24. Below is the obituary.


Harriet Morris Barnes, 96, Remembered for Generosity and Love

Harriet Morris Barnes passed away on Oct. 24. Below is the obituary.


Richard (Rick) Butler Remembered for Kindness and Love

Richard (Rick) Butler passed away on Oct. 24. Below is the obituary.