News from February 2025
Occidental donates land for Midland’s 12th fire station
By DaLeesa Brown | Feb 14, 2025
Occidental (Oxy), one of the largest oil and gas companies in the Permian Basin, donated 4.5 acres of land in northeast Midland to support the construction of the city’s anticipated 12th fire station.
Midland recognizes municipal employees for years of service
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
The City of Midland recently acknowledged a group of employees for their long-term service, ranging from five to 45 years.
MISD highlights CTE Month in helping students prepare for the workforce
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
Midland Independent School District (ISD) is emphasizing the advantages of technology careers during Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month.
ATMOS Energy brings books to Jones Elementary
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
ATMOS Energy visited Jones Elementary School this week to introduce a book vending machine aimed at enhancing student literacy.
Midland County Commissioners Court met Jan. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2025
Midland County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Jan. 7
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Jan. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2025
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 6
City of Midland City Council met Feb. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2025
City of Midland City Council met Thursday, Feb. 13
City of Midland City Council met Feb. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2025
City of Midland City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 12
City of Midland City Council met Feb. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2025
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 11
City of Midland City Council met Feb. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2025
City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 11
Josiah Wray delivers 3 points and 2 rebounds in UMHB Crusaders’ loss to LeTourneau Yellow Jackets
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
Former Midland Christian School star Josiah Wray hit the hardwood in the UMHB Crusaders’ loss to LeTourneau Yellow Jackets on Thursday, February 13.
PJ Neal records 8 points and 2 assists in Ouachita Baptist Tigers’ win over Henderson State Reddies
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
Former Legacy High School star PJ Neal played in the Ouachita Baptist Tigers’ win over Henderson State Reddies on Thursday, February 13.
Nakavieon White delivers 6 points and 5 assists in Georgia Southern Eagles’ loss to James Madison Dukes
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
Former Permian High School star Nakavieon White hit the hardwood in the Georgia Southern Eagles’ loss to James Madison Dukes on Thursday, February 13.
Leia Beattie tallies 7 points and 2 rebounds in Northern Arizona Lumberjacks’ win over Portland State Vikings
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
Former Midland Classical Academy star Leia Beattie played in the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks’ win over Portland State Vikings on Thursday, February 13.
Natalie Magallanes tallies 5 points and 3 rebounds in Western New Mexico Mustangs’ loss to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
Former Midland Legacy High School star Natalie Magallanes hit the hardwood in the Western New Mexico Mustangs’ loss to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Thursday, February 13.
Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?
By Midland Times | Feb 14, 2025
These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.
Buckner Family Hope Center marks two-year anniversary with open house
By Kim delaPena | Feb 14, 2025
Buckner Family Hope Center marks two-year anniversary with open house
City breaks ground on ExxonMobil Soccer Complex at Beal Park
By DaLeesa Brown | Feb 14, 2025
City officials and community leaders gathered Feb. 12 to break ground on the ExxonMobil Soccer Complex at Beal Park, a multi-phase project set to transform the park into a “premier soccer destination.”
Senior celebration honors older adults in Permian Basin
By Jade Davis | Feb 13, 2025
The Senior Celebration of the Permian Basin will take place on May 28, 2025, at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena, offering a day of music, dancing, and awards to honor Older Americans and Older Texans Month.
Keep Midland Beautiful invites public to visit 'Girl With Balloons' sculpture
By Midland Times | Feb 13, 2025
Keep Midland Beautiful (KMB) is inviting the public to view the "Girl with Balloons" sculpture located at Wall Street and Front Street.