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Locals give students encouragement, gifts after COVID-19 ends proms, graduations
By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced schools across the state to shutdown before the 2019-2020 school year was scheduled to end, leaving high school seniors without two very important memories: prom and graduation.
Plasma from COVID-19 survivors needed to treat patients in danger of dying from the virus
By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 21, 2020
Midland Memorial Hospital in Texas is looking for people who have recovered from COVID-19, that are willing to donate their plasma to save others.
Permian Basin non-profits see drop in donations due to COVID-19
By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 21, 2020
COVID-19, the collapse of oil prices, and an unstable stock market are taking a toll on non-profits in the Permian Basin.
Laid-off oil and gas worker uses newfound free time to create hit song
By John Suayan | Apr 17, 2020
As bad as it was being laid off from an oil and gas company because of the COVID-19 crisis, Midland resident Joseph Norman discovered his newfound free time to be quite productive.
Hospital takes creative approach to preserving mask supply
By John Suayan | Apr 17, 2020
The scarcity of N-95 masks has prompted Midland Memorial Hospital to come up with a way to clean those it already has.
TENARIS: Community-based efforts drive coronavirus response strategy at Tenaris
By Press release submission | Apr 16, 2020
Since its emergence in late 2019, the coronavirus has turned into a true global emergency, which the United Nations now describes as without precedent since World War II.
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY: Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces Appointments to the Board of Directorss
By Press release submission | Apr 16, 2020
Steven West, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) ("Diamondback" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that effective April 3, 2020, the Company increased the size of Diamondback’s Board of Directors to eight members, adding Stephanie K. Mains and Vincent K. Brooks as independent directors.
ARTS COUNCIL OF MIDLAND: Words from the CEO
By Press release submission | Apr 15, 2020
Thank you to all our girls, parents and volunteers. Your continued support during this difficult time is much appreciated.
AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Veteran Caregivers - Online Communities Can Cut Isolation
By Press release submission | Apr 15, 2020
As people stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the sting of separation from friends and family is being felt across the country.
Midland Police adjusting to protecting community amid COVID-19 fears
By Kyla Asbury | Apr 12, 2020
Midland Police Department Chief Seth Herman wants to continue protecting the community, but COVID-19 is changing the way he and his officers are doing that.
Permian Basin Chinese-American groups initiate PPE drive
By John Suayan | Apr 10, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 outbreak subjecting many Asians to discriminatory acts, the Chinese-American community in the Permian Basin decided to turn a negative into a positive.
FBI report projects surge in hate crimes against Asian-Americans as coronavirus spreads
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 9, 2020
An FBI intelligence report projects that hate crimes against Asian-Americans will surge as the coronavirus pandemic impacts more communities.
Midland resident offers free mowing service to the community
By Elle Johnson | Apr 5, 2020
A resident of Midland, Texas, is taking advantage of social distancing to mow lawns around the area for free.
Coleman gets another chance at A&M baseball after COVID-19 ends season
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 5, 2020
Hunter Coleman thought his collegiate baseball career at Texas A&M ended when the NCAA canceled all spring sports competition because of the coronavirus.
Opal's Table serving first responders in time of need
By Rich Peters | Apr 5, 2020
A local business is offering up free meals to the first responders who have worked the front lines in effort to combat the COVID-19 virus.
Balloon art lifts spirits in Midland
By Elle Johnson | Apr 3, 2020
Cody's Red Balloon in Midland is trying to raise spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Coronavirus recession would hit Midland hardest
By Michael Pineda | Mar 26, 2020
A coronavirus recession would hit Midland harder than any other metro area in the United States, according to a Brookings Institution study.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION: Acceleron Pharma Announces Discontinuation of Clinical Trials Program for CMT
By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020
On March 9, Acceleron Pharma, Inc., announced that a phase 2 clinical trial of its therapy under development, ACE-083, for the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) did not show statistically significant improvements in functional tests compared to placebo.
GIRLS SCOUTS OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST: Troop Financials Training (Online) to be held March 31
By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020
Per our council policies, all Girl Scout troops are required to submit end-of-year troop financials to council by the last Thursday in June.
UNITED BLOOD SERVICES: Public Response to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus): Canceled Blood Drives Could Devastate Blood Supply, Impair Patient Care
By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19 responses, Vitalant is urging groups to continue organizing blood drives and individuals to continue donating blood, unless local public health officials specifically direct otherwise.