Entertainment
Basin PBS Announces 2026 Main Street Live with Travis Tritt
Annual outdoor concert event celebrates Basin PBS' 40th anniversary with country music legend
Out West Midland launches 2026 concert season at the Horseshoe
New entertainment promotion company partners with Acosta family to bring live events to Midland
Stone Temple Pilots to Headline 2026 Basin Burnout BBQ Festival in Midland
Annual event brings together energy industry, local businesses, and community to support veteran organizations.
Lifestyle
Schools Grapple with Student Protests, Balancing Rights and Safety
Midland and Odessa districts navigate student demonstrations during school hours
IDEA Henry Hosts Community Day in Midland
Free event features games, resources, and enrollment info for new tuition-free school
Midland Venue Keeps Alcohol Sales, Removes Noise Restrictions
City Council ends six-month review of The Venue at Live Oak, plans citywide noise ordinance updates.
Politics
Midland City Council Removes Peace Officer Requirement at Double Bar Saloon
Bar owners say they will continue to provide security despite rule change.
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.
Business
Midland County Saves $100K with New Fleet Management Contract
Sewell Fleet Management promises cost reductions and better service compared to previous provider Vector Fleet.
Upstream M&A Rebounds to $65 Billion, Permian Lags
International and ABS-backed buyers fuel activity, but Permian deal flow remains limited
Warren CAT Donates $50K to Midland Beal Park Renovation
The donation will help fund the creation of 63 soccer fields and other new amenities.
Crime
Midland Man Killed in Head-On Crash in Ward County
Authorities investigating cause of collision on State Highway 302
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
