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MISD School Board receives budget preparation update for upcoming school year

By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Midland Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees received a presentation on the upcoming fiscal year budget.

Remembering an American Matriarch: Barbara Pierce Bush's Legacy Honored on her death Anniversary (April 17)

By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025

Barbara Bush died on April 17, 2018, in her Houston home at the age of 92.

Seven Rebels’ soccer players named to THSCA Academic All-State teams

By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Legacy Rebels have been prominently featured on the Texas High School Coaches Association's (THSCA) all-state list for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year.

MFD conducts annual Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting live burn training at MAF

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

The Midland Fire Department (MFD) recently conducted its annual Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) live burn training at the Midland International Air & Space Port, as reported in an April 15 Facebook post.

Sneak Peek: Mission Agape to host open house for new $3.2M facility in Midland

By Kim delaPena | Apr 16, 2025

Mission Agape is offering the public a first look inside its newly completed $3.2 million distribution center, located at 4415 Thomason Drive. The organization will host an open house on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5:00 pm and an opening ceremony at 6:00 pm, according to Executive Director Stacy Baccus.

BTE Award recognizes Midland police officers who came to child's aid

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

Midland police officers Erica Ancich and Jose Rivera have been recognized with the City of Midland’s Be the Energy (BTE) Award for their actions in late 2023, according to a report by the Midland Police Department (MPD) on April 12 via Facebook.

East Texas junior college product Hakazimana signs with West Texas FC

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

West Texas FC (WTXFC) has announced the addition of Canadian winger Kenny All Hakazimana to the club’s 2025 roster, as revealed in a Facebook post.

Blong, council members attend I-27 Advisory Committee meeting in Austin

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

Mayor Lori Blong recently joined council members Brian Stubbs and John Burkholder in Austin to attend the I-27 Advisory Committee meeting, as said in an April 11 Facebook post.

Shutout win over Corpus Christi ends RockHounds' four-game losing streak

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

A 3-0 victory over the Corpus Christi Hooks at Momentum Bank Ballpark on April 15 ended the Midland RockHounds' four-game losing streak.

MISD receives updates on bond construction projects during board meeting

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

An update on the 2023 bond was discussed during the Midland Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees meeting.

Two Bulldogs will continue athletic careers at the next level

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

Two Midland High School students have committed to playing sports at the collegiate level.

Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

Rita Stauffer honored as Wagner Noël's volunteer of the month

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

Rita Stauffer, a committed volunteer since the age of 11, attributes a significant part of her identity to volunteering.

Pfluger hosts EPA visit to Permian Basin for energy talks and site visit

By Midland Times | Apr 16, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) recently convened a meeting in Midland, Texas, with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At-large) to address energy issues.

Beats & Treats: Purses, phones evolve past intended purposes?

By Shanna Iverson | Apr 16, 2025

It was an almost perfect evening, as friends gathered for a birthday celebration.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine releases Easter Triduum schedule

By Midland Times | Apr 15, 2025

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine has announced its schedule for the Easter Triduum, a three-day period commemorating the final days of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection.