Crime
Midland County man arrested for fentanyl, meth possession
Narcotics unit executed search warrant, found drugs and cash
Midland Police Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Two Using Flock Safety Cameras
License plate recognition technology helped locate the vehicle and stolen merchandise.
Suspect Arrested for Ector County Murder
Jose Luis Dominguez Jr. apprehended in Midland after January homicide
Sports
Lady Rebels softball loses heartbreaker to Permian
Odessa Permian rallies late to defeat Legacy in extra innings
Marlins Top Rockies 2-1 Behind Sanoja's 3 Hits, Alcántara's Strong Start
Venezuelan Javier Sanoja and Dominican Sandy Alcántara lead Miami to Opening Day victory.
Midland High Dominates Odessa High in Series Opener
Jacoby Dutchover's two-hit shutout and Talan Hays' two home runs lead Bulldogs to 10-0 win
Business
Waste Energy Begins Commissioning Midland Tire Recycling Facility
The new plant is expected to divert over 100,000 waste tires from landfills each year.
New Era Energy & Digital Appoints Ted Warner as CFO
The company announced the addition of an experienced finance executive to its leadership team.
Dorchester Minerals Reaches Settlement Agreement
Resolves litigation affecting certain Texas oil and gas leases
Politics
Pfluger Fly-By: March 27, 2026
Congressman Pfluger discusses his work in Congress, including hearings on the DHS shutdown, passage of his Defending American Property Abroad Act, and securing funding for the Midland Air and Space Port.
Congressman Criticizes Trump's Lack of Understanding on Oil Prices and Iran Conflict
Rep. Ro Khanna says Trump is in denial about the impact of disrupting oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz
Midland County Commissioners to Review Health Initiative
Commissioners will discuss Midland Health presentation and potential participation in community effort.
Weather
Scorching Heatwave Shatters Records Across Central US
Dozens of cities see highest March temperatures on record as climate change-fueled heat wave moves eastward.
Heatwave Shatters Records Across Central US
Unseasonably warm temperatures move east, bringing new highs and risks
Severe Weather Threat Looms for West Texas, Panhandle on Thursday
Storm Prediction Center issues slight risk for large hail, tornadoes as dryline sparks storms
