Midland Times

News from April 2025


Religious meetings this week in Midland County: April 13-19

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.


Midland could see the earliest recorded 100-degree day to start a year

The week is set to begin with unseasonably high temperatures across Midland, West Texas, and Southeast New Mexico.


MISD Air Force ROTC cadets visit Dyess Air Force Base

A four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft awaited Midland Independent School District (MISD) Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets during a recent visit to Dyess Air Force Base.


Blong introduces Small Business Spotlight

Mayor Lori Blong introduced a new initiative, the Small Business Spotlight, in an April 10 Facebook post.


Midland informs residents on location of water sources, explores new sources

The City of Midland has informed the community that its water sources are located outside Midland County, according to a Facebook post.


RockHounds drop second straight game of Wichita series with 4-1 loss

The Midland RockHounds suffered their second consecutive defeat in their road series against the Wichita Wind Surge, losing 4-1 on April 11.



Midland County weekly recap of home sales during week ending April 5

There were 14 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending April 5, according to BlockShopper.com.


AST SpaceMobile wins IR award

A local company developing the first space-based cellular broadband network for mobile phones has received an investor relations (IR) award.


Midland oil production company to be part of drilling program in Andrews County

Midland-based Elevation Resources LLC is set to participate in a 2025 drilling program comprising 10 horizontal Barnett wellbores in the Permian Basin.


Second measles case confirmed in Midland County prompts public health measures

The Midland Health Department has reported a second measles case in an adult resident in Midland County.


Pfluger to host press conference with EPA officials in Midland, Texas

Congressman August Pfluger is set to host a press conference on Tuesday, April 15th, in Midland, Texas.


Bush family home offers 1950s-themed summer camps for Midland kids

The Bush Family Home State Historic Site in Midland is offering local children a unique opportunity to experience life in the 1950s, inspired by the childhood of U.S. President George W. Bush.


Bush Family Home launches monthly Lunchbox Talks series to explore 1950s West Texas

The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is launching a new monthly speaker series designed to bring history to life during the lunch hour.


RockHounds unsuccessfully maintain early lead, lose 3-2 to Wichita

An unsuccessful effort to maintain an early 2-0 lead resulted in a 3-2 loss to the Wichita Wind Surge for the Midland RockHounds on April 10.


Primus announces official visits to eight universities

The itinerary for Bulldog's offensive lineman Pulelei’ite M. Primus's official visits has been disclosed.


New Era Helium reveals information on SEC annual report

A Midland-based energy company focused on extracting helium from natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin has announced results in its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).


Rep. August Pfluger discusses investing and private capital's role in Texas

Congressman August Pfluger from Texas's 11th district recently engaged in a conversation with Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman.


MIdland Chamber to release 2025 Midland Street Map and Community Profile

The Midland Chamber has announced the upcoming release of its 2025 Midland Street Map & Community Profile, urging members to secure their spots in the publication.


Midland firefighters respond to pair of apartment fires within eight-hour span

The Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to two apartment fires within an eight-hour period on April 9.