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
Lifestyle
Greenwood ISD Anticipates Layoffs Amid Financial Challenges
District superintendent and CFO cite policy failures in Austin as the reason for potential budget cuts.
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
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
Precinct 4 county commissioner candidates debate water, jail, and finances
Basin PBS hosted incumbent Dianne Anderson, H. Lance Friday and Don 'Woody' Woodward to discuss key issues ahead of the primary election.
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.
