Midland College Softball Sweeps Coastal Bend in Series Opener
Lady Chaps start 2026 season undefeated at 4-0 after dominant series win
Midland Christian star excelling in diverse role
MC Softball Sweeps Season Opener with Shutout Wins
Sports
No. 24 Frenship escapes with 44-42 OT win over Legacy girls
Frenship coach Trent Hilliard said the Legacy girls basketball team kicked his Lady Tigers in the teeth early in their game on Friday.

Permian Basin Schools Reveal 2026-28 UIL Enrollment Numbers
Enrollment figures determine which competitive class schools will participate in for the upcoming UIL realignment.
Midland High Grad Nix Named Manager of White Sox Affiliate
Jayson Nix takes over low Single-A Kannapolis team in the Carolina League.
Crime
Nine Arrested in Midland ICE Raid at Construction Site
Authorities detained multiple undocumented workers at a North Midland neighborhood site.

Midland Crime Stoppers Honors Local Law Enforcement
Annual awards luncheon recognizes officers for their community service
Midland Crime Stoppers Honors Law Enforcement at Annual Banquet
Awards recognize exceptional service by officers from MPD, MISD, DPS, U.S. Marshals, Sheriff's Office, and Fire Department
Politics
Midland Mayor Enforces Decorum Policy After Precedent of Leniency
Resident removed from City Council meeting for violating new strict enforcement of rules

Midland County Commissioner Candidate Focuses on Water, Taxes, and Infrastructure
Joe Watters, a candidate for Midland County Commissioner Precinct 2, outlines his key policy priorities ahead of the 2026 election.
Midland City Council Approves 145% Drainage Fee Hike
New fees to fund overdue projects and address system decay