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 Awards $1.5 Million Paving and Drainage Contract
Reece Albert Inc. selected for citywide infrastructure repairs after competitive bidding process.
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
Sports
Midland Legacy, Midland High baseball hope talent translates to 2026 results
Both the Bulldogs and the Rebels are coming off playoff seasons in 2025.
Girl's Basketball Bi-District Playoff Scores Across West Texas
Teams advance or go home after first round of UIL playoffs
Coahoma Bulldogettes Crush Tornillo in Playoff Opener
No. 2-ranked Coahoma dominates in 79-11 bi-district round victory
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
Lifestyle
Longtime Midland Reporter-Telegram Publisher Charlie Spence Remembered as 'Force for Good'
Spence led with kindness, championed community during 23-year tenure as publisher
Midland ISD to Convert Lamar to Disciplinary Campus, Hand Over South Elementary to Charter
Board to consider major school changes, including closing MAP campus and selling property
Adults Moving Back Home Struggle with Sense of Adulthood
Financial relief from multigenerational living comes with emotional adjustments
