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SHOOTING AT FORT STOCKTON CARNIVAL UNDER INVESTIGATION
A festive evening at the Fort Stockton Carnival turned into a crime scene late Wednesday night after gunshots rang out around 9:00 PM…
Apr 17


High-Speed Crash on SH 191 Leaves Two Critically Injured: A Wake-Up Call for Midland Drivers
A devastating crash on the eastbound service road of State Highway 191 has left two young men…
Apr 3


Midland City Council Approves Personnel Changes in City Attorney’s Office
The Midland City Council has approved critical leadership changes within the City Attorney’s Office, setting the stage for a strategic...
Mar 29


Midland Christian School CFO Rory Waide Arrested on Child Grooming Charges
Rory James Waide, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Midland Christian School, was arrested on March 27, 2025, on charges of child groo...
Mar 28


Midland Celebrates Opening of $16M Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Baseball Complex
The City of Midland officially celebrated the opening of the renovated Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Baseball Complex, located at 2101 East Cuthbert,
Mar 24


Midland Health Department Confirms Measles Case, Investigates Potential Exposures
The Midland Health Department has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident and is actively investigating potential exposures to...
Mar 22


Fort Stockton Police Department’s “Warrant Wheel” Adds a Fun Twist to Serious Business
If you’ve been following the Fort Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page lately, you might have noticed something unusual spinning...
Mar 20


Severe Dust Storm Warning Issued for Midland: Hazardous Conditions Expected
A severe dust storm is currently sweeping through Midland and surrounding areas today, Tuesday, March 18, 2025…
Mar 18


Firefighters Respond to Late-Night Fire South of Midland
Firefighters with the Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a structure fire late Saturday night in the 3600 block of East County...
Mar 16


Main Street Monopoly: Because Who Needs Options Anyway? (Spoiler Alert: Everyone)
Ah, Main Street—the idyllic heart of every charming small town, where neighbors exchange smiles over overpriced coffee and pretend they...
Mar 15


Animal Services Advisory Commission to meet on Nov. 18
The City of Midland’s Animal Services Advisory Commission will meet at noon Monday (Nov. 18, 2024) at Midland Animal Services...
Nov 14, 2024


Honoring Veterans: A Day of Gratitude, Reflection, and Unity
On this Veterans Day, we pause as a nation to honor the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans—men and women who…
Nov 11, 2024


Shooting Outside West Side Smoke Shop in Midland Leads to Arrest
A shooting incident outside Mr. Puff’s Smoke Shop on Midland’s west side has left one man with life-threatening injuries and another in…
Nov 8, 2024


Midland Voters to Decide City Council Races on Election Day and Voting Locations
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, residents of Midland will head to the polls to cast their votes in two significant City Council races. Elig...
Nov 4, 2024


WHATS HAPPINING IN FORT STOCKTON
Whats happining in Fort Stockton...
Nov 3, 2024


MPD: HIT-AND-RUN TAKES PLACE IN DOWNTOWN MIDLAND
Midland Police responded at 12:34 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, to a pedestrian collision in the 500 block of West Wall Street...
Nov 3, 2024


WATCH LIVE: @6 Fort Stockton Panther Football at Snyder
WATCH LIVE: @6 Fort Stockton Panther Football at Snyder
Oct 18, 2024


Gameday Men's Health Coming to Midland, Texas: Bringing Advanced Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Local Men
Gameday Men's Health is proud to announce the grand opening of its latest clinic in Midland, Texas. This expansion brings advanced, person…
Sep 27, 2024


Midland ISD Unveils Renderings for New Legacy and Midland High School Campuses
Midland Independent School District (MISD) has revealed new renderings of the future Legacy High School and Midland High School campuses…
Sep 26, 2024


Midland Ranks Among Best BBQ Cities in the Nation
Midland is making a name for itself in the barbecue world, ranking 12th in the nation on Lawnstarter.com’s list of 2024’s Best BBQ Cities…
Sep 26, 2024


Seven More MISD Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
Midland Independent School District (MISD) continues its streak of academic achievements as seven more students have been named “Commended…
Sep 26, 2024


Pecos County Commissioners Court Regular Session Summary – September 23, 2024
The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regular session on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse…
Sep 23, 2024


Three Hospitalized After Vehicle-Motorcycle Collision in Midland
In the late morning hours of Saturday, September 21, 2024, a serious accident occurred on the west side of Midland that left three…
Sep 21, 2024


MISD's Ashley Osborne to Lead National Educational Talent Development
Ashley Osborne, Midland ISD’s Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, is set to make a significant impact on the national…
Sep 20, 2024


Lone Star Trails Elementary Set to Open in August 2025, Name and Mascot Announced
Following the successful passage of the 2023 Midland ISD Bond, plans for a new elementary school in the Lone Star Trails area are moving…
Sep 20, 2024


Cruising Northbound on Main Street? Not Anymore: Fort Stockton Makes Safety-Driven Changes
The City of Fort Stockton has enacted a significant change to its downtown traffic flow, officially converting Main Street into a one-way…
Sep 19, 2024


A Comprehensive Look at Local Voting-Age Demographics: Midland and Fort Stockton, Texas
Recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed insights into the changing makeup of…
Sep 17, 2024


Midland’s Property Taxes Remain Among the Lowest in West Texas for 2024
Once again, Midland residents can expect to enjoy some of the lowest tax rates in West Texas, thanks to the Midland City Council's recent…
Sep 17, 2024


Get Ready, Midland and Fort Stockton: A Rare Supermoon and Partial Lunar Eclipse are Coming!
Residents of Midland and Fort Stockton are in for an astronomical double-feature this week as a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse will…
Sep 16, 2024


What’s Happening in Fort Stockton
What’s happening in Fort Stockton
Sep 16, 2024


Fort Stockton Prepares for Barrio Fest 2024: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Heritage
Fort Stockton, Texas, is bustling with anticipation as the annual Barrio Fest 2024 kicks off this weekend....
Sep 13, 2024


At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state law
It was Sunday, July 21, eight days since former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt…
Sep 13, 2024


Odessa residents advised to boil water due to contamination cisk at rainbow water tower
Due to low levels at the Rainbow water tower, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Odessa Public Water...
Sep 12, 2024


Tragic Collision in Odessa Claims Life of Teenager, Injures Two Others
On 9-11-24 at approximately 5:28pm, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a major crash at Yukon and Andrews Highway...
Sep 12, 2024


MPD travels to McCamey to help with bomb scare
The Midland Police Department assisted Upton County officials with a cluster bomb scare in McCamey this week.
Sep 12, 2024


City of Fort Stockton Now Accepting Applications for Advisory Boards
The City of Fort Stockton is encouraging civic-minded residents to apply for several open positions on key advisory boards...
Sep 11, 2024


Scam Alert: Fort Stockton Police Department Warns of Phone Scam
The Fort Stockton Police Department has issued a public warning regarding a recent phone scam targeting local residents. According to a…
Sep 10, 2024


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS $8.6M FOR VISION ZERO PLAN
The City of Midland has been awarded a grant from USDOT for the implementation of a project outlined in the City's...
Sep 6, 2024


Midland Fire Department Responds to 28 Water Rescue Calls Amid Heavy Rain
The Midland Fire Department was pressed into action Friday evening, responding to 28 water rescue calls within a span of just six hours...
Sep 2, 2024


Health Services Reports First West Nile Virus Case in Midland County Resident This Year
Midland Health Services has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Midland County resident this year. The confirmation...
Sep 1, 2024


Odessa is still healing five years after a mass shooting
Rosa Maria and Rosie Granados sipped coffee on a porch inside their driveway, hidden from view. They enjoyed the quiet in the usually...
Aug 29, 2024


Permian Strategic Partnership Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Investments in the Permian Basin
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a coalition of 30 leading energy companies and higher education institutions...
Aug 27, 2024


FORT STOCKTON POLICE ALERT!
FORT STOCKTON POLICE ALERT!
Aug 27, 2024


What's Happening in Fort Stockton
What's Happening in Fort Stockton
Aug 27, 2024


COUNCIL MEMBERS TO HOST SERIES OF TOWN HALLS
The City of Midland is hosting town halls for residents to attend and learn more about things taking place in Midland...
Aug 20, 2024


Midland Planning and Zoning Commission to Address Key Developments Across the City
The City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will convene today at 3:30 PM at the Council Chamber in City Hall to discuss several...
Aug 19, 2024


CITY OF MIDLAND'S FLY INTO FALL RETURNS ON AUG. 24
The City of Midland Department of Airports is thrilled to announce the return of Fly Into Fall for its third year...
Aug 15, 2024


TxDOT: MAIN STREET BRIDGE PROJECT TO START ON AUG. 19
The Texas Department of Transportation will begin the reconstruction of existing bridge class culverts and adjacent roadways...
Aug 15, 2024


A Failing System: The Struggles of Hurricane Barrel Victims in Texas
Hurricane Barrel left a trail of devastation across Houston and the surrounding counties, exposing critical flaws in the systems meant to...
Aug 15, 2024


CITY OF MIDLAND ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN
Help needed to name new Christmas/holiday lighting program
Aug 14, 2024
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