News from September 2024
Midland to Host Chalk the Block Event at Centennial Park on October 26
By Kim delaPena | Sep 30, 2024
The City of Midland is hosting its inaugural Chalk the Block event on October 26. The event at Centennial Park will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Children and adults are invited to “create vibrant chalk art on the sidewalks of downtown Midland,” according to Stephanie Delgado, Economic Development Program Manager for the City of Midland.
Pink the Basin to host Annual Luncheon for breast cancer awareness
By Alexandra Huerta | Sep 30, 2024
Pink the Basin will host its Annual Luncheon on Oct. 1 to coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Doors will open at 11 a.m. at the Odessa Downtown Marriott Hotel Convention Center.
Safe Passage Initiative creates safer streets in Midland
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 30, 2024
The Midland Police Department and the City of Midland have launched the Safe Passage Initiative to improve traffic safety and reduce collisions across the city.
Savor Midland: MD Pizza continues to serve homemade pizza to Midland
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 30, 2024
MD Pizza, a staple in Midland since 2005, has long been known for its variety of pizzas and its famous breadsticks served with homemade ranch. Originally opened by Matt and Diana — whose initials form the “MD” in MD Pizza — the local pizzeria is now owned by Dru Austin, who has brought new life and growth to the establishment.
Love Midland to host community volunteer kickoff event
By Kim delaPena | Sep 30, 2024
Love Midland, a nonprofit launched in 2023, is set to increase volunteer participation in Midland by connecting residents with local nonprofits, city projects, schools, and more. The organization will host a Kickoff Event on October 12, at Astound Stadium to bring the community together for a day of service and fun, according to Katie Summers, Executive Director of Love Midland.
MPD mourns loss of fallen DPS trooper
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) joined the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in mourning the loss of Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, a highway patrolman.
Government events this October in Midland County
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this month.
Mayor touts success of Safe Passage initiative
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Mayor Lori Blong announced a new city initiative to address traffic safety called Safe Passage.
The Catwalk Show host: ‘People have found’ businesses because of our podcast show
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Jay Whitlow, host of The Catwalk Show podcast, said that featuring businesses on the podcast, especially by recording on-site, helps them gain visibility, with one guest's company being the top search result thanks to their episode. Whitlow was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 3:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!
Government event this week in Midland County: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The following event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
Edward Henry Shaw II, 96, of Midland, Dies on September 28, 2024
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Edward Henry Shaw passed away on Sept. 28. Below is the obituary.
Communities In Schools hosts Leadership Town Hall in Dallas
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Communities In Schools (CIS), a leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, hosted its 2024 Leadership Town Hall in Dallas from September 18 to September 20. The event aimed to connect the CIS network with education thought leaders, policymakers, and school practitioners to discuss solutions for both academic and nonacademic student needs.
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Bipartisan group introduces act targeting synthetic analogues
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act, aiming to combat the influx of synthetic drugs that closely resemble controlled substances. This bipartisan effort includes Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Russell Fry (SC-07), and Don Davis (NC-01). In the Senate, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced corresponding legislation.
MISD releases artist renderings for new high schools
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The district has released artist renderings for the new Midland High School and Legacy High School campuses.
Midland College hosts lecture by Dr. José Angel Hernández for Hispanic Heritage Month
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Midland College is hosting a special lecture today at 6 p.m. in the Cogdell Learning Center, featuring Dr. José Angel Hernández, a distinguished scholar and award-winning author. As part of the college’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Hernández will explore the late nineteenth-century movement that relocated Tejano families back to Mexico, highlighting how this process of autocolonization differs from traditional settler colonization.
Most of Midland County is drought free
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Most of Midland County continues to be drought-free heading into October, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Odessa releases water service line inventory information
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The City of Odessa has released a public notice regarding its water service line inventory.
Texas faces potential doubling of electricity demand due to tech growth
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The vulnerability of the Texas electric power grid was highlighted once again following Hurricane Beryl, which caused widespread outages in southeast Texas lasting for a week. The storm emphasized ongoing concerns about the state's electricity infrastructure.
MFD responds to overturned semi-truck carrying thousands of frozen pizzas
By Midland Times | Sep 29, 2024
An overturned semi-truck carrying thousands of frozen pizzas garnered the attention of the Midland Fire Department (MFD).