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Local non-profit to renovate home into classroom building

By Midland Times | Jan 7, 2025

A local non-profit organization, Yucca Learning, is planning to convert a single-family home into a classroom.

NWS expects ‘dangerously cold temps’ tonight, tomorrow

By Midland Times | Jan 7, 2025

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning for residents to limit their exposure to the outdoors as temperatures are expected to drop significantly tonight and tomorrow.

Co-owner of The Tailgate: ‘The people in the company make all the difference’

By Midland Times | Jan 7, 2025

Sean Elphick, co-owner of The Tailgate, said the company's success depends on its staff, who manage the event details with minimal guidance, often exceeding expectations and showing genuine care and initiative. Elphick, along with Ariel Herrera, co-owner of The Tailgate, was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.

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Arts Council of Midland to showcase Lisa Sprietsma oil paintings

By Paige Wagenknecht | Jan 7, 2025

The Arts Council of Midland is kicking off the new year with the Lisa Sprietsma Oil Painting Exhibit, scheduled to run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 23, 2025. The free exhibit will feature the work of Lisa Sprietsma, an artist known for her unique perspective on life and art.

Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Jan. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 7, 2025

Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 6

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Jan. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 7, 2025

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Jan. 6

City of Midland opens four cold weather warming centers

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

The City of Midland has initiated the operation of four cold weather warming centers in response to nighttime temperatures dropping significantly below freezing.

Probability of snow in West Texas by mid-week rises

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center has announced the possibility of a wintry mix affecting West Texas this week.

MPD officer receives BTE award for going ‘above and beyond’

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

A Midland police officer has been recognized with a Be The Energy (BTE) award for his assistance to a traveler at the airport.

Generator manufacturer receives $6 million grant after successfully testing technology on unprocessed Permian Basin gas

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

An Austin-based manufacturer of generators, Hyliion, has announced it has received a $6 million grant to mitigate methane emissions.

Co-owner of The Tailgate: Our team ‘dynamic is really important in our partnership,' it has 'helped us get to where we are now’

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

Ariel Hererra, co-owner of The Tailgate, said unpredictable West Texas weather and imposter syndrome are challenges, but the confidence and support she shares with Sean and their partner JD have been key to their success. Hererra was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.

City of Midland City Council will meet Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 6, 2025

City of Midland City Council will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9

Local Government Meetings today in Midland County

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

Midland County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Midland County: Jan. 5-11

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.

Midland opens warming stations amid severe cold weather conditions

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

The Midland region is experiencing its coldest weather of the 2024-25 winter season, with temperatures dropping significantly below freezing at night.

Pfluger criticizes Biden's offshore drilling ban

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

Today, Congressman August Pfluger from Texas expressed his concerns over President Biden's recent decision to halt new offshore drilling projects in the United States.

Natalie Magallanes records 4 rebounds and 3 points in Western New Mexico Mustangs’ loss to Texas–Permian Basin Falcons

By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025

Former Midland Legacy High School star Natalie Magallanes hit the hardwood in the Western New Mexico Mustangs’ loss to Texas–Permian Basin Falcons on Sunday, January 5.