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Entertainment events this weekend in Midland County: Friday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 2

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


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Negro Business Club hosts MLK celebration at Bush Convention Center

The Negro Business & Professional Women's Club of Midland Inc. (NBPW) hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan 20 at the Bush Convention Center. The sold-out event featured speeches, musical performances, and fundraising efforts for student scholarships, with sponsorships from companies across West Texas.


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Zoo Midland reveals interactive bug, reptile exhibit

As Zoo Midland continues to develop, a new interactive exhibit featuring bugs and reptiles has been shared with Midland Times.


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Family & kids events this February in Midland County

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


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Entertainment events this February in Midland County

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


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EZ-Rider sees steady ridership levels in December amid annual comparisons

EZ-Rider's fixed-route ridership in Midland saw a plateau in December 2024, as reported by the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD).


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Statue honoring Tom, Nadine Craddick unveiled at Midland International Air and Space Port

The Midland Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the City of Midland unveiled a life-size bronze statue of State Rep. Tom Craddick and his wife, Nadine, on Jan. 28 at the Midland International Air and Space Port. The ceremony recognized Craddick’s tenure as the longest-serving legislator in Texas House history and the couple’s contributions to the community.


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Midland Firefighters respond to two overnight fires in three day span

The Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to two overnight structure fires within a span of three days, according to two press releases from the City of Midland.


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Midland saves over $10M on road bond project through revised bidding process

The Midland City Council recently discovered that a change in the bidding process has led to significant savings on the Road Bond project, amounting to over $10 million.


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Family & kids events this week in Midland County: Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

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


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Chance of rain in Midland, according to NWS forecast this week

Midland residents are set to experience closer to normal temperatures this week following a period of below-average temperatures caused by an Arctic blast.


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Midland has the lowest unemployment rate in Texas

The unemployment rate in Midland, Texas, is currently the lowest in the state, as indicated by a recent report from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).


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Religious meetings this week in Midland County: Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

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


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Entertainment events this week in Midland County: Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

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


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Midland College hosts Blue Sand Event for human trafficking awareness

Midland College hosted the Blue Sand Event on January 23, at the Scharbauer Student Center in Midland, Texas. The event was organized in collaboration with the Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center (MRCCAC) to raise awareness about human trafficking during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.


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Entertainment events this weekend in Midland County: Friday, Jan. 24 - Sunday, Jan. 26

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


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Permian Basin summit educates new lawmakers on oil's economic impact

The City of Midland, Texas, hosted the 2025 Permian Basin Oil & Gas Legislative Summit on January 9-10 in collaboration with state officials and energy leaders.



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MC students help relocate Thriving United items to Baptist Crisis Center

A local nonprofit has announced that a group of Midland College (MC) students assisted the organization in organizing items to find them new homes.