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MPD mourns another Texas law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty
By Midland Times | Sep 6, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) is mourning another Texas law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
MPD seeks information on suspected porch pirate
By Midland Times | Sep 6, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) is requesting the public’s assistance regarding an alleged porch pirate.
Blong recognizes city employee who marks very important milestone
By Midland Times | Sep 6, 2024
Mayor Lori Blong honored a City of Midland employee as the latter marked an important anniversary. Evelyn Mathis, who works in the city’s water department, commemorated 14 years on the job on September 1.
Midland Fire Department responds to multiple incidents over Labor Day weekend
By DaLeesa Brown | Sep 3, 2024
The Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to several emergencies over the Labor Day weekend, including water rescues, a warehouse blaze, and a residential fire.
Steven Villela challenges for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 3
By Kim delaPena | Sep 3, 2024
Steven Villela, a Midland native and Republican candidate, is running for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 3.
Midland County Invests in New Law Enforcement Facilities
By Tate Owen - Midland County Public Information Officer | Sep 3, 2024
Midland County is making significant progress on three major law enforcement facilities. This includes a new County Jail, a new Justice of the Peace Annex, and a new Sheriff's Office.
MPD mourns Dallas police officer killed in line of duty
By Midland Times | Sep 3, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) joined a fellow Texas law enforcement agency in mourning the loss of a police officer. Dallas Police Department (DPD) officer Darron Burks was killed on the night of August 29.
Midland honors plumbing inspector for saving residents from unexpected explosion
By Midland Times | Sep 3, 2024
A city of Midland employee’s heroic actions earned him recognition. Plumbing inspector Keith Dieterich is the recipient of the city’s Be The Energy Award for recently saving the lives of three residents.
City of Midland's Purchasing Division earns prestigious national award
By Midland Times | Sep 3, 2024
The city of Midland’s Purchasing Division has earned the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute (NPI).
MPD warns of scam involving individual impersonating officer
By Midland Times | Aug 30, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) has advised citizens to be wary of an alleged scam in which an individual is impersonating an officer.
Midland ISD School Board candidate forum scheduled for Sept. 23
By DaLeesa Brown | Aug 30, 2024
The Midland County Republican Party, Midland County Republican Women, Midland Hispanic Republican Association, and Midland County Young Republicans will host a forum for candidates running for the Midland Independent School District (MISD) School Board. The event is set for Sept. 23 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
MFD responds to overturned semi-trailer hauling cantaloupes on I-20
By Midland Times | Aug 30, 2024
On the night of August 26, the Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to an alleged vehicular incident.
Midland County Elections Office outlines eligibility requirements for ballot by mail
By Midland Times | Aug 23, 2024
The Midland County Elections Office has issued guidelines for registered voters to apply for a ballot by mail.
Blong continues tradition of reuniting with past Midland mayors
By Midland Times | Aug 23, 2024
Mayor Lori Blong reunited with her predecessors, continuing a tradition started by former Mayor Bobby Burns.
Midland experiences lowest number of crashes since January 2021 last month
By Midland Times | Aug 23, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) reported that the city experienced its lowest number of crashes in four years last month. According to the Permian Basin law enforcement agency, there were 183 crashes in July, figures not seen since January 2021.
Midland airport sees continued passenger growth in July
By Midland Times | Aug 21, 2024
For the second consecutive month, the number of passengers flying out of Midland International Air & Space Port exceeded 70,000. Airport officials reported that 70,244 passengers flew with Southwest Airlines, American Eagle, United, or Delta during July.
Mayor Blong on rejected bond proposal by Midland Fire’s pension review board: 'Curtailing city services to fill a void left by poor financial management should not be on the table'
By Nicholas Malfitano | Aug 21, 2024
Following the Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund board voting down the City's proposed eight-figure bond agreement that, along with cuts to firefighter’s benefits aimed to bring the $109 million pension deficit into the clear, Mayor Lori Blong is responding to the fund chairman's rationale behind the decision.
Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District posts record-breaking ridership numbers for July
By Midland Times | Aug 20, 2024
July proved to be a record-breaking month for the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD). The organization reported that EZ-Rider fixed-route ridership last month jumped by 48%.
Midland authorizes acceptance of $6.7 million in FAA grants
By Midland Times | Aug 19, 2024
Midland City Council authorized the acceptance of anticipated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $6.7 million for apron and runway blast pad projects at the Midland International Air & Space Port. The council voted on the projects during its Aug. 13 meeting.
Betenbough Homes wants rezoning for a 1,322 lot development
By Midland Times | Aug 19, 2024
Betenbough Homes will ask the Midland Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend rezoning a 302-acre tract of land northeast of the intersection of Fairgrounds Road and Firewheel Road to allow a proposed subdivision with 1,322 residential lots, 60 acres of greenspace, and a detention pond. The commission meets at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.