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Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Oct 10, 2024
Midland County Local Government Meeting today.
Local Government Meetings today in Midland County
By Midland Times | Oct 7, 2024
Midland County Local Government Meetings today.
Government events this week in Midland County: Oct. 6-12
By Midland Times | Oct 7, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
Midland County announces early voting locations for upcoming election
By DaLeesa Brown | Oct 3, 2024
The Midland County Elections Office released early voting locations and schedules for the upcoming election. Early voting will take place from Oct. 12 to Nov. 1 at different locations across Midland.
Midland County Commissioners Court Meeting Recap: Oct. 1
By DaLeesa Brown | Oct 2, 2024
The Midland County Commissioners Court convened for its regular meeting on Oct. 1. The session covered an array of agenda items affecting county services, community outreach, and infrastructure projects.
Lawsuit filed against City of Midland, MISD over proposed school on Ranchland Hills Golf Club property
By DaLeesa Brown | Oct 1, 2024
Three Midland plaintiffs — Lynda Jackson, Johnathon Rojo, and Kristi Alldredge — filed a lawsuit against the City of Midland and the Midland Independent School District (MISD) on Sept. 30, claiming the defendants have not followed proper procedures in planning a new school on a property zoned for recreational use. The property, located at 1600 East Wadley Ave., is home to the historic Ranchland Hills Golf Club.
Safe Passage Initiative creates safer streets in Midland
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 30, 2024
The Midland Police Department and the City of Midland have launched the Safe Passage Initiative to improve traffic safety and reduce collisions across the city.
Government events this October in Midland County
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this month.
Midland planner a nominee for Be the Energy Award
By Midland Times | Sep 29, 2024
Britton Murry, a planner with the city of Midland, has been nominated for its Be the Energy (BTE) Award.
Midland helps state continue job growth streak
By Midland Times | Sep 29, 2024
Recently published data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows that the city of Midland thrived in terms of labor and unemployment for the month of August.
Young Professionals of Midland luncheon to feature Blong
By Midland Times | Sep 27, 2024
The Young Professionals of Midland (YPM) will host its Leadership Luncheon with Mayor Lori Blong slated for attendance on October 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bush Convention Center.
MPD invites women to attend RAD class
By Midland Times | Sep 27, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) is inviting all women to attend its Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class next month.
Midland City Council calls for collaboration as residents protest Ranchland Hills zoning for new MISD school
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 26, 2024
During the Midland City Council meeting on Sept. 24, the public comment period garnered discussion from residents speaking out about Ranchland Hills Golf Course and the use of the land to be converted into a new Midland Independent School District (MISD) school.
Midland City Council Meeting Recap: Sept. 24
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 26, 2024
The Midland City Council convened for its regular meeting on Sept. 24 to address key agenda items.
Midland County Commissioners approve property tax increase
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 20, 2024
On Sept. 17, the Midland County Commissioners Court convened to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and to adopt the county's new tax rate. The court approved an increase in the tax rate from 0.120430 to 0.131579 per $100 valuation. The tax rate for the year 2023-24 was 0.120430.
MCSO nab 51-year-old male on drug charges
By Midland Times | Sep 20, 2024
The Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) arrested a 51-year-old man on drug charges on September 18.
Midland police officer earns recognition for aiding DoorDash driver
By Midland Times | Sep 19, 2024
A Midland police officer has been nominated for the city’s Be the Energy Award for assisting a DoorDash delivery driver. The officer has been identified as Garrett Grafe.
MPD among law enforcement agencies honored at Cowboys game
By Midland Times | Sep 18, 2024
Members of the Midland Police Department’s (MPD) Honor Guard participated in the First Responder Appreciation event at the Dallas Cowboys home game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on September 15.
Midland City Council approves budget, tax rate for fiscal year 2024-25
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 17, 2024
On Sept. 17, the Midland City Council held a second hearing to discuss and vote on the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and tax rate.
MPD responds to fatal accident between motorist and bicyclist
By Midland Times | Sep 14, 2024
An early morning vehicular accident on September 12 in south-central Midland resulted in the death of a bicyclist.