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A group of student-athletes from Midland Independent School District (ISD) will advance their athletic careers to the collegiate level, as reported by an X post from Amanda Lopez, the district's director of athletics.

Serrano signs with UTPB

Legacy High School's football program continues to make strides as another player, wide receiver Aiden Serrano, commits to the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB).

Bill introduced to enhance emergency preparedness through amateur radio

Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district, has introduced a new bill aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities through amateur radio.

Pfluger addresses gaps in US cyber workforce during committee hearing

Congressman August Pfluger, who chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, addressed witnesses during a committee hearing titled "Preparing the Pipeline: Examining the State of America's...

Midland County Sheriff's Office seeks volunteers for Crisis Intervention Unit

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is actively seeking volunteers for its Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU), a division dedicated to providing immediate support and services to victims of crime.

WYCB: Renovated Enertia Tech Building Offers Prime Office Space in Downtown Midland

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Midland County Commissioners oppose efforts to end countywide polling program

By DaLeesa Brown | Feb 6, 2025

The Midland County Commissioners Court opposed proposed state legislation during a Feb. 4 court meeting that would eliminate the countywide polling place program, a system the county has used for 15 years.

Bowling for Fur-Babes returns to Odessa to support Grand Companions

By Kim delaPena | Feb 6, 2025

The 8th Annual Bowling for Fur-Babes, benefiting Grand Companions, takes place Feb. 22 at Diamond Lanes in Odessa. The event features bowling, prizes, and fundraising to support animal rescue efforts.

Cupid’s Corner: A love that stands the test of time

My name is Gorge Onate. My wife and I are 36 and 38 years old. We met when we were 18 and 19, working at Super Mercado in Midland.

Cupid’s Corner: A Love meant to be

I’m Kim Neice. It was 2011 in a very small town in eastern Kentucky. I was working in a beauty salon when he walked in for a haircut and changed my life. We started dating, I met his kids, and it felt like we had always been a family. I can’t remember what my life was like before God brought us together.

Cupid’s Corner: Our love story

Long ago and far away in a land called “Central Texas,” there lived a young man named Tommy and a girl I will call Nancy.

Cupid’s Corner: A love forged in duty and devotion

My name is Alexis Negron and my husband, David Negron, and I have been together since I was the bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding and he was the best man. We were married a short five months later, before he deployed for his fourth time.

Midland, Odessa chambers of commerce celebrate 2025 Midland-Odessa Legislative Days in Austin

Representatives from the Midland Chamber and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce visited Austin from February 3 to 5 to participate in the 2025 Midland-Odessa Legislative Days.

Midland hosts compliance drive for outstanding citations, traffic tickets

The City of Midland has provided residents with an opportunity to address any outstanding citations or traffic tickets through the Midland Municipal Court.

Rebels Ojopagogo to play football for UTPB

One Midland student-athlete has already been welcomed to his new school on National Signing Day.

Midland ISD continues to see Opportunity Culture endeavor pay dividends

The merits of the Opportunity Culture initiative to enhance State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores have not gone unnoticed by Midland Independent School District (ISD).

Midland County Commissioners Court met Feb. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2025

Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Feb. 4

Pfluger supports Trump's executive order on women's sports