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Entertainment events this May in Midland County

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this month.

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Family & kids events this week in Midland County: April 28 - May 4

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland County this week.

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Religious meetings this week in Midland County: April 28 - May 4

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.


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Gov. Abbott appoints City Manager Tommy Gonzalez to state board

Midland City Manager Tommy Gonzalez has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term to expire on February 1, 2029. The board oversees the retirement system, which provides a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of over 800 cities.“This prestigious appointment is a testament to Tommy's dedication, leadership, and expertise in municipal governance,” stated the City of Midland. “In his capacity as a member of the TMRS Board of Trustees, Tommy will have the opportunity to contribute his insights...


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Entertainment events this week in Midland County: April 28 - May 4

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this week.


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Midland Animal Services reopens after addressing recent distemper issue

Midland Animal Services (MAS) has announced that its office is now operational again after a three-day closure for deep cleaning. The temporary shutdown, which took place on April 22, 23, and 24, was necessitated by a recent distemper issue at the facility.


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Bailey of Diamondback Energy: 'We know that city parks are frequented by all of our citizens, and we want these parks to be a place that they enjoy'

The City of Midland recently marked Arbor Day with a special event, in collaboration with Keep Midland Beautiful (KMB) and Diamondback Energy. The occasion saw the planting of 65 new trees at Garrett-Brown Park. The city highlighted that Diamondback Energy commits to planting 100 trees annually at the city's parks, as part of an ongoing partnership between these three entities.


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Annual clay shooting event to benefit Midland police

The Midland Police Department (MPD) has announced that the 11th annual Bustin’ for Badges Clay Shoot is scheduled to take place from May 1-3 at Windwalker Farm in Martin County. The MPD has informed potential participants that slots for the event are rapidly being filled.


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Founder of Archway Outreach: Archway Outreach hailed from ‘putting an office in Spectrum of Solutions as a project

Allison Hartzoge, founder of Archway Outreach, said Spectrum Solutions aimed to provide a variety of therapies for children on the spectrum, eventually evolving into Archway Outreach to address the extensive therapeutic needs of families dealing with autism and spectrum disorders. Hartzoge was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.


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MPD helps apprehend two capital murder suspects

Two suspects wanted for capital murder are in custody in Central Texas after Midland Police Department officers helped in their apprehension in Midland this week.According to the report, Midland Police received information that the two suspects involved in a homicide in Lee County were believed to be in Midland. The suspects were identified as Jayden Dangelo Medearis, 18, and Tavion Malique Williams, 19, both with addresses in Midland.On Monday, April 22, 2024, MPD officials successfully apprehended Medearis and transported him back to Lee County. The search for...


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Animal Services manager calls for community to help

On April 26, 2024, Melissa Griffin-Hobson, the Animal Services manager for the City of Midland, made a heartfelt plea to the community for assistance in handling the ongoing issue of pet overpopulation and responsible pet ownership.Following three days of extensive cleaning, the Animal Services facility has reopened its doors to welcome back animals in need. On the first day of reopening, a total of 53 animals, including 28 dogs, were taken into their care. This influx of animals in a single day has shed light on the pressing problem of pet overpopulation in the area.In...


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April 26: Commemorating the Death Anniversary of the American-British Actress Bessie Love

Bessie Love died on April 26, 1986, at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood, London, from natural causes.


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Midland Chamber of Commerce , said We are so proud of our 2024 Class for their dedication to positively impacting our community

The Leadership Midland’s Class of 2024 recently presented a check for $44,000 to the city. The funds are earmarked for improvements at local parks, specifically for the construction of a shade structure at Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Park. The donation was accepted by the Midland City Council during its regular meeting on April 23.


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Entertainment events this weekend in Midland County: Friday Apr. 26 - Sunday Apr. 28

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland County this weekend.


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Keep Midland Beautiful earns Gold Star Affiliate recognition from Keep Texas Beautiful

Keep Midland Beautiful (KMB) has been honored with the Gold Star Affiliate recognition from Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB). This achievement was announced shortly after KMB revealed plans to commemorate its 40th anniversary.


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Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 12 pm today — here's what you need to know!


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Senior Life Midland to open new building for homebound seniors

Senior Life Midland will open a new facility in May at 3301 Sinclar Road. It will continue to provide Meals on Wheels services and 6 other homebound senior programs.


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Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!


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Midland Health holds first employee vendor sale

Midland Health Volunteer Auxiliary department hosted its first employee vendor sale, featuring crafts and decorations sold by hospital staff on Saturday.


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Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland sharing culture through children programs

The Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland (HCCM), a children’s nonprofit, shares the culture of Mexico through artistic educational programs. In an interview with Midland Times on April 15, Executive Director of HCCM Cal delaPena discussed what Hispanic culture means to him and how these learning opportunities impact the community.