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The Midland RockHounds have initiated the nomination process for their Hometown Hero program, as announced in a Facebook post.

RockHounds mascot Juice attends grand opening of new fitness court at Dennis the Menace Park

Juice, the mascot of the Midland RockHounds, attended the grand opening of a new outdoor exercise station at Dennis the Menace Park on March 5.

Midland reports robust growth in sales tax collections for March

The City of Midland is experiencing a strong fiscal year in terms of sales tax collection, surpassing both budget expectations and the record pace set during the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Midland updates water testing results as per TCEQ regulations

The City of Midland, Texas, conducts daily checks on its drinking water to ensure safety.

West Texas Together supports Senate Bill 513 to reform foster care system

By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 12, 2025

Ten members from West Texas Together (WTT), a community partnership focused on foster care and child welfare in the counties that make up the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Region 9, traveled to Austin on March 5 to testify in support of Senate Bill 513 before the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

By Midland Times | Mar 12, 2025

Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 3:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Zoo Midland expected to boost economy, tourism in Midland

By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 12, 2025

Zoo Midland, a new zoo being built in West Midland, is poised to significantly impact the city’s economy, tourism industry, and local infrastructure, according to city officials. The project will provide a family-friendly attraction and is part of a broader effort to diversify Midland’s economy and strengthen its appeal to residents, businesses, and visitors.

City of Midland, Midland County to host 2nd Annual City-County Trash-Off

By Midland Times | Mar 11, 2025

The City of Midland and the government of Midland County are collaborating to host the 2nd Annual City-County Trash-Off on March 21.

Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

By Midland Times | Mar 11, 2025

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

Government events this week in Midland County: March 9-15

By Midland Times | Mar 10, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.

Entertainment events this week in Midland County: March 9-15

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

Religious meetings this week in Midland County: March 9-15

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

Drought conditions persist in Midland County with warm weather expected much of the week

The latest report by the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that Midland County continues to face significant drought conditions.

Family & kids events this week in Midland County: March 9-15

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

Fix West Texas to host drive-thru vaccine clinic for pets

By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 7, 2025

Fix West Texas will host a drive-thru vaccine clinic on March 7-8 at 9507 W CR 77, behind MidCities Church on Highway 191. The clinic will be open from 10 a.m. to noon both days.

Midland County Hospital District Police earns certified autism center status, second in Texas

By Kim delaPena | Mar 7, 2025

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awarded the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation to Midland County Hospital District Police Department, the second law enforcement agency in Texas to earn the prestigious credential, according to a press release by Midland Memorial Hospital.

New Fitness Court® opens at Dennis the Menace Park

By Jade Davis | Mar 6, 2025

The City of Midland, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the National Fitness Campaign, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 to officially open the new Fitness Court® at Dennis the Menace Park.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin receives sculpture donation

By Kim delaPena | Mar 6, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin received a sculpture donation from artist Robert Thomas titled “Generational Wisdom.” The piece has been installed at the Midland office and reflects the organization’s mission of fostering one-to-one mentoring relationships, according to Executive Director Kayla Minchew.