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“Texas Size Garage Sale” starts in Midland

By Midland Times | Oct 17, 2023

The Texas Size Garage Sale is underway in Midland, providing an opportunity for the community to come together and support a worthy cause. This annual event raises funds for Meals on Wheels, with every $8 spent funding a meal for someone in need.

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Members of Rat Pack of Opera set to perform in Fort Stockton on Nov. 13

By Midland Times | Oct 5, 2023

‘The Tenors Un Limited from Great Britain’ recently announced that they will return to Fort Stockton, featuring members of the Rat Pack of Opera on November 13. According to the Facebook post from October 2, members Paul, Scott, and Jem will sing all genres of music, from Jersey Boys to Verdi.

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Midland Animal Services offers free pet adoptions this month with the donation of 2 bags of Halloween candy

By Midland Times | Oct 5, 2023

In honor of the upcoming Halloween season, Midland Animal Services is holding an open house for adoption this week. The event started Tuesday and will last until Saturday at 2pm.

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Midland College to host Animaniacs in Concert

By Midland Times Report | Sep 3, 2023

The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series and Midland College invite the public to Animaniacs: In Concert! on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center, 3600 N. Garfield St.

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National Weather Service projects the return of warm temperatures in Midland

By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2023

The National Weather Service has warned local Midland residents of the potential return of 100-degree high temperatures. The warm temperatures are projected to stick around for a while, CBS News reported.

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Permian Basin Red Cross joins effort to aid victims of Maui wildfires

By Ashley Haley | Aug 17, 2023

The Permian Basin chapter of the American Red Cross Central and South Texas Region is working with other chapters nationwide to raise funds for the victims of the wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui earlier this month.

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Abbott issues wildfire disaster declaration for 191 counties, including Midland and Ector

By Ashley Haley | Aug 16, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a wildfire disaster declaration for 191 counties on Aug. 14 as the Lone Star State experiences widespread wildfire activity, with the possibility of adding more counties as conditions warrant. The declaration includes several counties in the Permian Basin, including Midland and Ector Counties.

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Midland gas prices trend slightly downward

By Midland Times Report | Aug 14, 2023

Over the course of the past few days, the county of Midland’s average gas price has experienced minimal decreases, remaining at a penny lower than the state average, according to a recent AAA Texas report.

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2023 is one of Midland’s driest years on record

By Karla Florez | Aug 9, 2023

A recent National Weather Service report deems 2023 as Midland’s drier years in history, revealing the town’s desperate need of rain, a recent Midland Reporter-Telegram report stated.

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Summer Sunday Lawn Concert: The Croakin' Toads

By Press Release | Jul 28, 2023

Music lovers are in for a treat as the Summer Sunday Lawn Concert series begins, featuring The Croakin' Toads.

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Midland could see two professional licenses expire on June 27

By Midland Times | Jun 26, 2023

Professional licenses expiring on June 27 in Midland are a significant economic indicator, according to the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.