Red Flag Warning Issued for Midland County
National Weather Service warns of high fire danger due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions
Drought in Midland Nears Six-Year Mark
Midland, TX Offers Authentic Colombian Cuisine
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.
Sports
Midland Reporter-Telegram Announces Athletes of the Week
Fans to vote on top male and female high school athletes

Midland College baseball routs Vernon College 25-9
No. 25-ranked Midland College improves to 12-0 on the season
Midland High's Hannah Krueger wins 100 freestyle state title
Krueger sets school and personal records in her final high school race
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.
Tech
Midland ISD Robotics Teams Shine at Regional Qualifier
Nine teams advance to Panhandle championship after strong performances at local competition

AST SpaceMobile Deploys Largest Commercial Satellite Antenna
BlueBird 6 satellite unfolds 2,400-square-foot array, enabling 120 Mbps 5G connectivity to standard smartphones.
Stonegate Fellowship Adds AI Gun Detection to Enhance Campus Security
The Midland, Texas church is implementing ZeroEyes AI technology as part of a $40 million expansion project.