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Senior RB Young looks to lead Midland Legacy like those before him
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 29, 2021
Midland Legacy High School senior running back Makhilyn Young, whose 1,548 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns helped lead the Rebels to a 9-2 finish last season, works as hard getting himself ready for game day as he does on game day.
Under new coach, Midland Bulldogs 'just ready to win games'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 29, 2021
More and more, Midland High star quarterback Landry Walls is excited by the possibilities.
'Way to go on a job well done': Midland Mayor, ISD, express pride in two Midland High alumni who competed at Tokyo Olympics
By Karen Kidd | Aug 18, 2021
Midland's mayor and school district have publicly expressed the pride felt by many Midland residents in two Midland High School graduates who competed in the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.
Seliger offers 'congratulations' as Midland track athletes medal at Games of Texas
By John Kelly | Aug 14, 2021
Texas State Sen. Kel Seliger praised Midland Crusaders Track Club's Leah Acosta and Christian Davalos for earning medals at the Games of Texas track meet
Midland College launches Pre-Kindergarten Academy with 68 students enrolled
By Midland Times | Aug 13, 2021
Midland College has announced the commencement of its Pre-Kindergarten Academy for the 2021-2022 school year, enrolling a total of 68 students. The college offers various programs and options for students seeking educational opportunities. For those interested in learning more about what Midland College provides, the Welcome Center is available to offer general information.
SEC accepts Longhorns request to join conference, Patrick forms select committee to study impact of UT departure
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2021
The NCAA's Southeastern Conference unanimously approved Thursday for University of Texas (UT) and University of Oklahoma (OU) to join the SEC, with the schools formally accepting the invite the following day, Longhorns Wire/USA Today Sports reported.
'Be careful what you ask for when you jump in this league': Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners ask to leave Big 12 to join SEC
By Steven Hughes | Jul 28, 2021
The Texas Longhorns have formally requested to join the NCAA Southeastern Conference (SEC), a controversial action within the college football community and beyond.
'Let’s make sure every child gets a backpack this school year!': Midland Rainbow Room seeks school supplies for needy children
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021
Midland Rainbow Room is collecting school supplies through July 31 for Permian Basin children in Child Protective Services (CPS) or foster care.
'We want to make them as comfortable as possible': Midland school district sponsors program to help homeless students and families
By John Kelly | Jul 9, 2021
Midland Independent School District's Family Support Center has spent the summer assisting the district's homeless student population, garnering praise from Texas State Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo).
'Game-changer': Odessa College receives $7 million gift from author MacKenzie Scott
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 29, 2021
Odessa College will receive a major charitable gift and its largest one-time donation ever as one of just a few Texas schools to be selected by billionaire author MacKenzie Scott to get her latest round of funds.
Abbott signs Texas 'patriotic education' bill to 'keep our rich history alive'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2021
On June 7, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the 1836 Project into law which seeks to promote education about Texas History.
Texas leaders release $11 billion in funding to help schools 'come back stronger than ever'
By Andy Nghiem | May 2, 2021
Texas leaders recently announced the release of approximately $11 billion in federal assistance funding to assist public schools throughout the state.
'Proud to have such a valuable institution': Seliger applauds UTPB's recent course expansion
By Timothy Stuckey | May 2, 2021
State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) recently met with President Sandy Woodley of the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) to discuss the institution's recent accomplishments and expansion of advanced courses.
Landgraf recognizes UTPB Falcons after 'gutsy win'
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 11, 2021
Texas State Rep. Brooks Landgraf recognized his hometown collegiate football team on the House floor in a speech of recognition.
Midland ISD students will receive two-week intersession break during upcoming academic year
By Trina Thomas | Mar 7, 2021
The Midland ISD School Board is giving students extra time to catch up by adding two weeks of intersession after the recent approval of the 2021-2022 academic calendar.
Midland Christian holds off Plano Prestonwood to extent TAPPS playoff run
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 7, 2021
Led by senior Joseph Venzant’s 30 points, the Midland Christian boys basketball team held off a stubborn Plano Prestonwood 52-47 to advance to the Elite Eight of the TAPPS playoffs.
Midland College student discovers passion for teaching while serving as volunteer volleyball coach
By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 5, 2021
Midland College (MC) student and Odessa native Angelica Mendoza first found her passion for teaching children after serving as a volunteer volleyball coach for the Boys & Girls Club, according to an MC press release.
19 Midland ISD student-athletes earn spots on Academic All-State teams
By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 5, 2021
Nineteen students from the Midland Independent School District (ISD) were named to Academic All-state teams in recognition of their hard work in the classroom and on the field, a press release reported.
Midland College Phi Theta Kappa named 2021 REACH Chapter
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 4, 2021
The Midland College (MC) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) was recently recognized for excelling in membership development, according to a news release by Midland College.
Midland students set fitness running records despite COVID-19 pandemic
By John Sammon | Feb 28, 2021
Students at three Midland, Texas elementary schools have set records for running distances even with the closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, school officials said.