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MC says over half of jobs in the state will require education past high school by 2030

By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025

According to a Facebook post by Midland College (MC), 60 percent of jobs in Texas by 2030 will require skills that can only be acquired after graduating high school.

Local funeral home undergoing renovation due to car collision with facility

By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025

Willowbrook Funeral Home & Cremation is set to undergo a $185,000 repair after sustaining damage from a car collision.

ExxonMobil provides MISD $90,000 for robotic program expansion

By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025

ExxonMobil has provided Midland Independent School District (MISD) with $90,000 to expand its robotics program to third-grade students.

Local Government Meetings today in Midland County

By Midland Times | Mar 26, 2025

Midland County Local Government Meetings today.

Midland Run Crew’s 6 Before 6 brings community together through fitness

By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 25, 2025

The Midland Run Crew’s 6 Before 6 is helping local runners build fitness and community by offering a challenging early morning run that starts at 5:45 a.m. every Thursday.

West Texas FC signs pair of Australian players

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

West Texas FC (WTXFC) head coach Scott Murray is joined by two fellow Australians on the squad.

MCSO investigates fatal accident involving a 4-wheeler off-road vehicle

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred on March 21.

Blong testifies in support of Texas Senate Bill 7

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

Mayor Lori Blong testified in Austin on March 24 in support of Senate Bill 7 before the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

MFD conducts annual Fill the Boot campaign

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Midland Fire Department (MFD) is currently conducting its annual Fill the Boot campaign, as mentioned in a Facebook post.

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center on track to open by April 2026

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

Construction is ongoing for the $232 million Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, which has provided a timeline for its facility opening.

MISD students shine during health-based competition

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

Midland Independent School District (MISD) students involved in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) participated in their first area competition this month, achieving commendable results.

Traffic incidents decrease despite increased volume in Midland

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

The city of Midland, Texas has released its 2024 Traffic Crash Report, which indicates a decline in various categories of traffic incidents.

Midland Animal Services relaunches Rescue Runners program for shelter dogs

By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2025

Midland Animal Services is set to relaunch its Rescue Runners program on April 5, 2025.

Front-end loader operator pushes stuck trailer off Midland train tracks

By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 25, 2025

A video showing a Lowboy trailer stuck on the railroad tracks at the intersection of Garfield Street and Industrial Avenue in south Midland is gaining widespread attention online.

Hillcrest School BBQ team places third at regional competition amid storms

By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 25, 2025

The Hillcrest School Eagle ‘Q’ BBQ team secured third place overall at the High School BBQ Association (HSBBQA) Regional Competition on March 9 in Rockwall, Texas, despite facing severe weather conditions throughout the event.