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.
Sports
Midland girls basketball team defeats rival Chargers
Narrow victory marks latest chapter in long-standing rivalry
Midland College baseball, softball teams remain perfect
Chaps baseball scores 30 runs in doubleheader sweep; Lady Chaps softball also wins two
Midland High's Adeline Hahn nets hat trick to beat Legacy
Hahn's three goals lead Lady Bulldogs to 4-0 victory in crosstown rivalry match
Business
Hospital Leader Abraham Bejil Joins Midland Development Corp. Board
Bejil brings healthcare and facilities expertise as MDC eyes aerospace and transparency.
Texas Gov. Abbott Celebrates Opening of Midland Lithium Refining Plant
Element3 Resources facility extracts lithium from oilfield produced water, boosting battery supply chain
Midland Hispanic Chamber Expo sees record vendor turnout
The annual event spotlights local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community resources.
Crime
Midland Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
23-year-old Jordan McLaughlin admitted to fleeing the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian.
Midland Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Indecent Exposure
Larry Don Brownlee convicted on felony charges with prior convictions
Midland County Names New Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Vanessa Valdez brings over 15 years of experience to lead juvenile justice programs
