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Sewell Family of Companies says: ‘Being part of the West Texas community is a true honor’
By Midland Times | Jul 27, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new automotive campus for the Sewell Family of Companies, according to a Facebook post.
AutoZone to start work on new store in October
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
The largest American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories is bringing another store to the city.
Midland ranks top in best places to buy a home under $300,000
By Midland Times | Jul 26, 2024
Midland recently ranked #1 in AOL's Best Places to Buy a Home Under $300,000. Midland continues to be a notable location for living, working, and recreation.
Kent Kwik to build new convenience store in Midland
By Midland Times | Jul 23, 2024
A major convenience store chain with a strong presence in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico will begin construction on a new store in August.
Pickleball courts coming to Summit Center
By Midland Times | Jul 23, 2024
A building in a newly opened retail center will undergo renovations for a popular indoor sport within one of its buildings, according to a filing with a state regulatory agency.
MAF not immune from global Crowdstrike IT outage
By Midland Times | Jul 23, 2024
A global information technology (IT) outage attributed to a software update performed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected operations at Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) on July 19. Disruptions subsequently impacted airlines, hospitals, and personal computers due to the flawed security update.
Local Starbucks slated for renovation
By Midland Times | Jul 22, 2024
The Starbucks location at the intersection of Rankin Highway and Interstate 20 is slated for a makeover, according to a filing with a state regulatory agency.
Ecopetrol begins negotiations to buy CrownRock stake from Oxy
By Midland Times | Jul 20, 2024
Ecopetrol Group has announced the commencement of negotiations with Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) to purchase Permian Basin assets acquired from CrownRock.
Blong praises Addie's Diner for resilience, community spirit
By Midland Times | Jul 20, 2024
Mayor Lori Blong invites all Midlanders to experience a nostalgic meal at Addie’s Diner, located at 304 E. Florida Ave. The establishment is a 1950s-style eatery.
Permian Strategic Partnership invests $10M towards Ector County ISD CTE building
By Midland Times | Jul 18, 2024
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) has announced a $10 million investment in the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) Career Technical Education (CTE) center. This investment, along with Ector County’s successful school bond and a land donation by GROW Odessa, will contribute to the construction of a state-of-the-art building and the expansion of current course offerings. ECISD aims to secure an additional $13 million in funding to further enhance the facility.
MAF exceeds 70,000-barrier in passenger figures for June
By Midland Times | Jul 18, 2024
The Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) announced that it has recorded a milestone that is essentially a first in the city of Midland’s history. According to MAF, the number of passengers boarding an airline in one month exceeded 70,000.
Construction of new Dollar General store slated for November
By Midland Times | Jul 17, 2024
A new Dollar General is coming to Midland, according to a state filing with a regulatory agency.
United Way of Midland program available for future nonprofit volunteers
By Kim delaPena | Jul 17, 2024
The United Way is operating a program available to Midland residents to help them become non-profit leaders. The organization’s Project Blueprint trains future nonprofit leaders, and is offered locally to ensure that Midland’s nonprofit sector reflects the diversity of the community, according to Hunter Haynie, Community Engagement Coordinator with United Way of Midland.
Midland police offers advice to citizens on interacting with door to door solicitors
By Midland Times | Jul 17, 2024
The Midland Police Department (MPD) has offered advice to residents regarding door-to-door solicitors after fielding numerous questions and complaints about them.
Right at Home targets Midland for new franchise expansion
By DaLeesa Brown | Jul 16, 2024
Right at Home, a provider of in-home care and assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities, is seeking a new franchise owner in the Midland area to meet the growing demand for their services. The expansion into Midland comes as the community experiences a significant rise in the need for quality in-home care, driven by an aging population and increasing demand for health services.
Permian Resources Corporation second quarter earnings for 2024 are slated to be released in August, according to the company.
By Midland Times | Jul 16, 2024
Permian Resources will release its second quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market closes on August 6, according to a news release from the company. A conference call will follow on August 7 at 9 a.m. Interested parties can listen to the call via a livestream on the company's website or by dialing (800) 225-9448 at least 15 minutes before the start of the call. A replay of the meeting will be available for approximately two weeks after its conclusion.
Permian Resources announces Q2 earnings conference call scheduled for August
By Midland Times | Jul 15, 2024
Permian Resources Corporation ("Permian Resources" or the "Company") (NYSE: PR) announced today that it will report second quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market closes for trading on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Management will host an earnings conference call on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central (10:00 a.m. Eastern). Interested parties are invited to participate on the call by dialing (800) 267-6316 (Conference ID: PRCQ224) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call or via the internet at www.permianres.com. A replay of the call will...
Midland Memorial Hospital earns award for meeting sustainability goals
By Midland Times | Jul 7, 2024
Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has been awarded the American Society for Health Care Engineering’s (ASHE) Energy to Care Award. This accolade is presented to facilities that meet sustainability goals supporting healthy environments and communities over time.
Permian Strategic Partnership urges community action for TxDOT funding
By Midland Times | Jul 6, 2024
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) called on the Texas Permian Basin community to participate in securing financial support from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The initiative comes in response to TxDOT's draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which outlines a decade-long plan with $3.9 billion earmarked for the Odessa District.
Midland Development Corporation board meeting recap: July 1
By DaLeesa Brown | Jul 1, 2024
Midland Development Corporation (MDC) convened for a board meeting on July 1 where key resolutions were passed.