Midland City Council denies 65-lot development over water concerns
Citing legal limits, council unable to block plat despite doubts about groundwater availability
Chevron Investigates 'Loud Bangs' at Midland Campus
Shooting at Midland Park Mall, No Injuries Reported
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.
Weather
Texas Braces for Warm Spring Weather Ahead
NOAA releases spring weather outlook for the Lone Star State

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
La Niña weather pattern blamed for persistent dry conditions in West Texas
Sports
Midland College men's basketball team gets road win over NMMI
The No. 13-ranked Chaps defeated the Broncos 94-79 to stay within two games of first place in the WJCAC standings.

High school sports roundup from Feb. 19
Midland High and Greenwood softball teams start tournament play, Coahoma girls basketball team advances in playoffs
Midland High Blanks Abilene High in Pitchers' Duel
Jacoby Dutchover and George Ferguson trade zeroes before Bulldogs break through late
Lifestyle
Talking Headz Barbershop celebrates Black History Month
Midland, Texas shop owner Gary Ringo shares the story behind his community-focused business.

CBP Rescues Injured Hiker from Franklin Mountains
Air and Marine Operations team hoists hiker and rescuers to safety
Bush Family Home Hosts 1950s-Themed Spring Break Activities
Visitors can try retro challenges like ring toss, croquet, and more at the historic site in Midland, Texas.
Crime
Midland Student Struck in Crosswalk
Midland ISD urges safe driving after incident with non-life-threatening injuries

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Ex-Girlfriend, Hiding Body in Her Coffee Table
Mario Juan Chacon sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder, 20 years for tampering with evidence
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.