News from April 2025
City of Midland City Council met Feb. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 25
City of Midland City Council met April 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, April 8
City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met April 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025
City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, April 7
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met March 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, March 3
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met April 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, April 7
Pfluger backs bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act targeting deepfake revenge pornography
By Midland Times | Apr 8, 2025
Rep. August Pfluger has voiced support for the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act, which seeks to combat 'revenge pornography' involving both real and AI-generated...
Rep. Pfluger discusses energy agenda on Fox News with DeAngelis
By Midland Times | Apr 8, 2025
Congressman August Pfluger participated in a discussion on Sunday Morning Futures with Jackie DeAngelis on Fox News to discuss the energy agenda under President Trump, particularly highlighting the importance of the Permian Basin.
Midland College addresses health care workforce shortage in the Permian Basin
By Midland Times | Apr 8, 2025
Midland College is addressing a significant workforce shortage in the Permian Basin's health care sector, driven by a growing population and expanding medical facilities.
Texas Homeless Network releases 2025 homelessness data, shows decline in unsheltered individuals
By Midland Times | Apr 8, 2025
The Texas Homeless Network (THN) has published the findings from the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, revealing that 300 individuals are experiencing homelessness in Midland.
Dean Pete Avalos appointed to Texas Association of College Technical Educators board
By Midland Times | Apr 8, 2025
Midland College has announced the appointment of Pete Avalos, Dean of Applied Technology, to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of College Technical Educators (TACTE).
Midland doctor Panda serves as Texas Legislature's Physician of the Day
By Midland Times | Apr 7, 2025
Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) announced that Dr. Madhusmita Panda of Midland served as the Texas Legislature’s Physician of the Day at the State Capitol in Austin on April 2.
West Texas FC announces signing of Chilean midfielder Duffau
By Midland Times | Apr 7, 2025
West Texas FC (WTXFC) has announced the signing of Chilean midfielder Marcel Duffau, as revealed in an April 4 Facebook post.
Larry the Balloon Guy brings 15 years of entertainment to Midland’s youth
By Jade Davis | Apr 7, 2025
Midland-based entertainer Larry the Balloon Guy has provided balloon artistry and juggling performances for more than 15 years.
Midland College to host annual West Texas Symposium of History
By Kim delaPena | Apr 7, 2025
Midland College is set to host the annual West Texas Symposium of History on April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the MHAB Atrium on the main campus at 3600 N. Garfield St.
Senior Life Midland celebrates first anniversary of Community Volunteer Program
By Kim delaPena | Apr 7, 2025
Senior Life Midland marked the one-year anniversary of its Community Volunteer Program, celebrating a milestone in community engagement and support for senior citizens in Midland.
RockHounds spilt Sunday doubleheader with Arkansas
By Midland Times | Apr 7, 2025
Inclement weather led to a doubleheader between the Midland RockHounds and the Arkansas Travelers on April 6.
Founder of Little Fish: USDC coin is becoming ‘formal’ and ‘easier to purchase’
By Angie Alvarez | Apr 7, 2025
Oliver Camargo, founder of Little Fish, said USDC, a coin pegged to the dollar and created by Circle with BlackRock as an investor, is becoming more “formal” and easier to purchase, but many people still “struggle” to see its utility, often associating it with simple transactions. Camargo was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
Kirby’s Kloset offers stylish finds for women and kids in Odessa
By Paige Wagenknecht | Apr 7, 2025
What began as a small jewelry show hosted in a living room has grown into one of Odessa's popular boutiques. Located at 2310 E. 8th St., Kirby’s Kloset offers a variety of clothing, gifts, shoes, and accessories for women and children.
MEF holds pickleball tournament to raise money for MISD teachers and students
By Midland Times | Apr 7, 2025
The Midland Education Foundation recently organized pickleball contests as a fundraising effort to support teachers and students within the district.
Midland-based Pintail sold to national oilfield services company for $245 million
By Midland Times | Apr 7, 2025
A company based in Atlanta, Georgia, known for providing a range of oilfield services to major oil companies, has acquired a Midland-based firm specializing in oilfield wireline services for $245 million.