Health
Midland Memorial Hospital Diverts Trauma Surgeries Due to Equipment Failure
Scheduled surgeries continue as hospital works to repair sterilization equipment issues.
Midland Memorial Hospital Diverts Trauma Surgeries Due to Sterilization Issues
Ambulance patients rerouted, scheduled cases continue as hospital works to resolve equipment problems.
Millions Donated to Establish Pediatric Residency Program in Midland
TTUHSC Permian Basin, PSP, and Scharbauer Foundation team up to address growing need for pediatric care in the region.
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.
Politics
Midland PD Releases Updated Staffing and Salary Data
City shares details on officer numbers, pay raises, and cost-of-living adjustments
Midland City Council to Consider Sex Offender Ordinance, Flock Camera Contract
Council will also discuss new restrooms at Sparks Park and citywide paving and drainage program
Midland Confirms Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
New members join airport, oil and gas, parks, and planning and zoning boards after months of delays.
Sports
Midland Legacy boys basketball team defeats Permian
Rebels split season series, tie for second in district standings
San Angelo Central rallies past Midland High on late goal
The Bobcats scored two unanswered goals in the second half to defeat the Bulldogs 3-2.
Midland High, Legacy softball teams look to experienced rosters in 2026
Both teams return core groups of players who have been through district and postseason battles.
Lifestyle
Midland Fire Department Wins Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge for Third Straight Year
Local police departments came up short against the firefighters' fundraising efforts.
Midland YWLA Senior Named National Merit Finalist
Jillian Bejil recognized as top 1% of U.S. high school students
Midland YMCA Receives $1M Gift for New Indoor Aquatic Center
Scharbauer Foundation donation kickstarts capital campaign for upgraded pool, social space
