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Donnelly: 'Local leaders may not even be aware' of government limitations legislation
By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 21, 2021
The Midland County Commissioners Court recently adopted a resolution in opposition to two bills under consideration by the Texas Legislature – one in each chamber – that would limit the ability of municipalities to spend public funds on lobbying.
106 political donations from Midland residents in February equal $82,343
By Midland Times | Mar 1, 2021
Political contributions from Midland residents equal $82,343 in February 2021, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Biden chooses Walsh for U.S. Secretary of Labor
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 15, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor, according to a release from The U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Midland florist charged with two misdemeanors for role in U.S. Capitol siege
By Michael Pineda | Jan 15, 2021
Federal authorities did not have to work hard in finding compelling evidence about a Midland florist’s role in the U.S. Capitol siege after she posted it on her Facebook page.
FEC: 3,381 political donations from Midland residents raise $996,403 in Q4
By Midland Times | Jan 1, 2021
Political donations from Midland residents equal $996,403 in the fourth quarter, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Midland County seeks workers for anticipated busy Election Day
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 11, 2020
Finding election helpers is especially challenging this year, says elections head
Trump visits Texas, likens virus to Chinese plague, says he defends oil-rich region
By John Sammon | Aug 4, 2020
During a visit to the Perminan Basin in Texas on July 29, President Donald Trump said he had defended oil interests in the region, called Democrats far-left extremists and referred to the COVID-19 virus as the “China virus,” a "Chinese plague" and an invisible enemy.
Preparations underway to open Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center to public
By Michael Pineda | Jun 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, but the lights are ready to once again shine on centerstage.
Midland County Election Office adjusts to virus as election draws near
By Michael Pineda | Jun 10, 2020
As the Texas primary runoff election approaches, election officials are taking a number of precautions to ensure safety for both poll workers and voters.
Permian Strategic Partnership is optimistic regarding long-term future of basin
By Michael Pineda | May 4, 2020
In what could pass for some of the darkest times in state oil history, the Permian Strategic Partnership sees a light at the end of the tunnel.
Midland County saw high enthusiasm for early primary voting
By Ethen Lieser | Mar 6, 2020
Voter fatigue seems to be a thing of the past for Midland County residents.