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Sen. Sparks visits with LHS students ahead of alumni wall of honor distinction

High school students at Midland High School were recently addressed by a state senator whose district includes the Permian Basin.



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Donation helps MISD expand robotics programs to include elementary students

The Midland Independent School District (MISD) has announced that the FIRST Robotics competitions will now include students as young as fourth grade. The district aims to foster interest in robotics and engineering among younger students.


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Midlander Reagan Hignojos reflects on community's impact on his life

Reagan Hignojos, a lifelong resident of Midland, reflects on the significant role his community has played in shaping his life. Hignojos is dedicated to supporting community members, particularly vulnerable populations. Over the past 15 years, he has served on numerous boards and advisory panels focused on enhancing public schools and improving quality of life.


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MC joins national organization to help shape its workforce programs

Midland College (MC) has announced its membership in a national organization dedicated to advocating for workforce-focused baccalaureate degree opportunities at community colleges.


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MC announces 16 students were recognized as first-generation ambassadors

The first-generation ambassadors for Midland College (MC) have been revealed as the institution advocates for the success of 16 students who are the first in their family to attend school.


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Midland College Lady Chaps announce free basketball clinic for girls

Midland College’s Women’s Basketball team, the Lady Chaps, will host a free basketball clinic for female students in grades 3 through 8. The event is scheduled for two dates: Saturday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Registration for both clinics will start at 9:30 a.m., with instruction beginning at 10 a.m. at the Midland College P.E. Building gymnasium.


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Communities In Schools hosts Leadership Town Hall in Dallas

Communities In Schools (CIS), a leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, hosted its 2024 Leadership Town Hall in Dallas from September 18 to September 20. The event aimed to connect the CIS network with education thought leaders, policymakers, and school practitioners to discuss solutions for both academic and nonacademic student needs.


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Midland College hosts lecture by Dr. José Angel Hernández for Hispanic Heritage Month

Midland College is hosting a special lecture today at 6 p.m. in the Cogdell Learning Center, featuring Dr. José Angel Hernández, a distinguished scholar and award-winning author. As part of the college’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Hernández will explore the late nineteenth-century movement that relocated Tejano families back to Mexico, highlighting how this process of autocolonization differs from traditional settler colonization.


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Design renderings released for new MISD campuses

New design renderings for the Legacy High School and Midland High School campuses have been released. The new educational environments are intended for students in grades 9 through 12. The designs include expanded core curriculum classrooms, common areas, and extracurricular facilities, all intended to "foster academic excellence and extracurricular success."


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Former MISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey resigns from Fort Worth ISD

Angélica Ramsey, Superintendent of Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD), has resigned following concerns from parents and teachers regarding her leadership over the past two years. On Sept. 24, the FWISD Board of Trustees voted 8-1 to accept Ramsey’s resignation, which will take effect on Oct. 1.


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Dr. Howard receives Citizen of the Year Award from Midland Chamber of Commerce

Midland ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Howard has received the Outstanding Midland Chamber Award for Citizen of the Year.


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MC offering eight-week courses to help students ease their way back into college

Midland College (MC) is promoting the benefits of enrolling in its eight-week courses.


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Midland College to host college night for students and parents

High school students and the community are invited to visit representatives from over 70 colleges during College Night at Midland College (MC).


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Midland High crowns 2024 homecoming queens as Bulldogs defeat Montwood Rams 69-13

Midland High School’s homecoming week culminated in the crowning of a homecoming queen during halftime of the Bulldogs game.


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MISD says: ‘A $46,000 sponsorship from ConocoPhillips that will provide support for our FIRST Robotics programs’

The school district received a boost to its robotics program from one of its sponsors, which will help provide hands-on learning and STEM education to students involved in the program.


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MISD School Board hears update on projects in 2023 school bond

The Midland Independent School District (ISD) School Board received an update on current developments related to the 2023 school bond at a recent meeting.


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Midland College appoints Dr. Adrian Vega as vice president

Midland College has announced the appointment of Dr. Adrian Vega as Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Dr. Vega will work to strengthen community relationships, promote the college's mission and vision, and enhance educational opportunities. He will also lead fundraising initiatives and support scholarships, capital projects, and other critical needs.


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MISD official celebrated for improving literacy proficiency in young students

Midland ISD’s Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Ashley Osborne, has been hired to cultivate educational talent development at the national level.


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Lone Star Trails is the name of MISD’s newest elementary

Midland Independent School District (ISD) revealed the name of its newest elementary school during its school board meeting.