News from January 2025


City of Midland City Council will meet Jan. 9

City of Midland City Council will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9


Local Government Meetings today in Midland County

Midland County Local Government Meetings today.


Government events this week in Midland County: Jan. 5-11

The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.


Entertainment events this week in Midland County: Jan. 5-11

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this week.


Religious meetings this week in Midland County: Jan. 5-11

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


Family & kids events this week in Midland County: Jan. 5-11

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland County this week.


Woodhouse Spa to develop second Midland location

A new Woodhouse Spa is set to be constructed in Midland, as indicated by a filing with a state regulatory agency.


Arctic cold front expected to hit Midland on Sunday

West Texas is preparing for cold temperatures next week as an arctic cold front is expected to sweep across the United States, arriving in Texas on Sunday night.


Natalie Magallanes records 9 points and 4 rebounds in Western New Mexico Mustangs’ loss to Angelo State Rams

Former Midland Legacy High School star Natalie Magallanes hit the hardwood in the Western New Mexico Mustangs’ loss to Angelo State Rams on Friday, January 3.


Lady Rebels begin district basketball play

The Legacy Lady Rebels are set to play their first district contest of the season tonight.


Operation Cruise Control aims to keep drivers safe on city roads

The Midland Police Department has initiated an operation to address speeding and enhance road safety.


Big Brothers Big Sisters Permian Basin to Celebrate 50 Years of Empowering Youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin (BBBS) is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. The milestone will mark five decades of service to youth in Midland and Odessa, and will include introduction of a new Executive Director, Kayla Minchew, who stepped into the role in October 2024.


Leia Beattie tallies 12 points and 4 rebounds in Northern Arizona Lumberjacks’ win over Idaho State Bengals

Former Midland Classical Academy star Leia Beattie played in the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks’ win over Idaho State Bengals on Thursday, January 2.


Jazz violinist announces Midland concert scheduled for February

Contemporary jazz violinist Dominique Hammons has announced that he will perform in Midland next month, as revealed in a social media post.


Midland College student hall to undergo $7 million renovation

A two-floor, co-ed residence hall at Midland College is set to undergo a $7 million renovation next month.


Howard looking forward to MISD future heading into 2025

Midland Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Howard expressed optimism for the district's future, particularly looking ahead to 2025.


First baby of 2025 announced by Midland Health

Midland's newest resident arrived early this morning, according to Midland Health.


Arctic air mass to sweep through Midland next week

Winter temperatures in West Texas have been warmer than usual, but the National Weather Service (NWS) anticipates a change next week with the arrival of an arctic cold front.


First baby of 2025 born at Midland Memorial Hospital

Midland Memorial Hospital has announced the birth of the first baby in Midland for 2025.


Which former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 4?

These former Midland Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 4.