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 Developer Seeks Rezoning for Andrews Highway Office Park
RASI Ventures requests zoning change for new RASI Plaza project as NC Sturgeon plans to build new office space
Midland County Horseshoe Reports Revenue Gain
Horseshoe venue in Midland, Texas sees financial boost in 2025.
Midland City Council Awards $1.5 Million Paving and Drainage Contract
Reece Albert Inc. selected for citywide infrastructure repairs after competitive bidding process.
Crime
Midland County Arrests 15 in Sex Offender Compliance Check
Operation conducted with state agency support resulted in multiple arrests for failure to register as a sex offender.
Man pleads guilty to 2023 murder of ex-girlfriend in Midland
Mario Juan Chacon Jr. sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing Madeline Pantoja
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.
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
Politics
Midland County Voters Don't Need Registration Cards to Vote
County officials say voter registration certificates have been delayed, but that's no barrier to voting.
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.
