Midland Times

News from April 2025


West Texas FC makes pair of signings to booster scoring attack

West Texas FC (WTXFC) has announced the signing of two new players, fullback Caden Maldonado and striker Kanata Taira, to bolster the club's scoring capabilities.


Trinity School sends multiple athletes to TAPPS 4A state tournament

Multiple students from Midland Trinity School participated in the TAPPS 4A State Tournament from April 7 to 8 in Waco after competing at their district competition.


RockHounds earn first road win of season with 8-4 win over Wichita

The Midland RockHounds secured an 8-4 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge on April 9, marking their first road win of the season.


Meet Director of Community Impact at One Accord for Kids Matt Waller

Matt Waller has spent much of his life helping vulnerable children find stability, compassion, and a sense of belonging. As the Director of Community Impact at One Accord for Kids, Waller is at the forefront of a community-driven effort to provide support to foster families and children in the Permian Basin and to spark change in the foster care system.


Founder of Little Fish: We ‘identified our first investors out in Midland’

Oliver Camargo, founder of Little Fish, said he initially knew little about Bitcoin mining but learned how it connects to the energy industry, particularly through the use of stranded natural gas, sparking his interest in potential collaboration in Midland. Camargo was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.


MISD student named top fundraiser for AHA’s Kids Heart Challenge

A student from Ben Milam Elementary has achieved a notable milestone by raising the most money in West Texas for the American Heart Association's (AHA) Kids Heart Challenge.


Midland County seeking feedback on hazard mitigation action plan

Midland County is seeking public feedback to develop the Midland County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP).


Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

Midland County Local Government Meeting today.


Rep. Pfluger votes yes on SAFE Act to strengthen voter registration requirements

Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district, cast a vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, marking a significant legislative step toward requiring states to obtain proof of U.S. citizenship for...


Midland reports clean audit and financial improvements for fiscal 2024

For the second consecutive year, Midland, Texas, has reported a clean audit following the annual financial review conducted by Forvis Mazars.


Pfluger challenges Biden energy policy on LNG export decision

Congressman August Pfluger of Texas engaged in critical questioning during a recent full committee hearing on energy and AI technology.


Rep. Pfluger supports budget resolution passage, aims to advance Trump's agenda

Today in Washington, D.C., Congressman August Pfluger of Texas's 11th District commented on the House's approval of the budget resolution.


Registration open for MAF TSA PreCheck pop-up event

The Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) is currently accepting reservations for an upcoming Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck pop-up event.


Midland County to host residential trash drop-off on April 12

The Midland County Fire Marshal's Office announced a residential trash drop-off event on April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena.


MCSO arrests 57-year-old male in alleged south Midland shooting

The Midland County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating an alleged shooting incident that occurred on April 6, as reported in a Facebook post.


Midland Chamber Board of Directors approves resolution in support of Midland College bond proposition

The Midland Chamber has announced that its board of directors recently approved a resolution supporting the Midland College (MC) bond proposition.



Founder of Little Fish: Crypto misconception is ‘I can't be a part of this’ unless ‘I can pay for something'

Oliver Camargo, founder of Little Fish, said that while the cryptocurrency industry has attracted scammers, using trusted platforms like Coinbase can help people avoid pitfalls, and the biggest misconception is that unless they can immediately use crypto for purchases, they can't participate when in reality, they can invest and hold it just like gold. Camargo was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.


RockHounds begin Wichita road trip with 3-1 loss

The RockHounds' first road trip of the 2025 season began unfavorably as Midland lost an April 8 game, 3-1, to the Wichita Wind Surge in Wichita, Kansas.


MC to renovate two student housing buildings for $14 million

Midland College is set to renovate two student housing buildings starting next year.