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.
Business
Midland City Council Removes Peace Officer Requirement for Hot Shots Bar
Bar owner Dave Chin overcomes challenges to renew alcohol license after city oversight lapse
City Approves Land Vacations to Expand Ottis Road Near I-20
TxDOT aims to ease one-way frontage traffic with new east-west package road
Midland County to Consider Selling Former Gem & Mineral Society Site
Property donated due to asbestos issues may be put up for sale
Sports
Midland College baseball sweeps Seward County in doubleheader
The No. 25-ranked Chaparrals improve to 11-0 on the season with two wins at home.
Midland Christian Wrestler Places 2nd at State
Sophomore Jameson Olliff earns silver medal in first year of competition
Midland girls basketball team defeats rival Chargers
Narrow victory marks latest chapter in long-standing rivalry
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
Politics
Midland County to Consider Annex Courtrooms, Juneteenth Holiday, and Deputy Constable
Upcoming agenda covers facility designations, new county holiday, and law enforcement staffing decisions.
Midland ISD Considers Adding Prayer and Bible Study in Schools
District administration recommends against adopting the new state law allowing for voluntary school prayer and religious readings.
Pfluger Secures $4M for Midland County's Five Points Intersection Upgrade
Funding will accelerate safety improvements at the busy intersection southeast of Interstate 20.
