West Odessa man faces 10 felony charges after shotgun incident involving children
A West Odessa man faces 10 felony charges after authorities said he fired a shotgun into the ground in the direction of a group of people, including four young children, during a confrontation Monday night. According to documents from the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 9 p.m. Monday to the 2900 block […]
Blong testifies before Texas Senate committee on West Texas water security
Midland Mayor Lori Blong testified this week before the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs in Austin regarding long-term water security challenges facing Midland and the Permian Basin, according to a post shared on Blong’s social media page. According to Blong, discussions focused on water access, desalination efforts, permitting processes and future […]
Midland Health Services reports more than 1,000 youth served in first four months of 2026
The Midland Health Services reported providing services to more than 1,000 Midland residents age 18 and younger during the first four months of 2026. According to department data, 304 children and teens received services in April, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,023. The department also administered 801 vaccines during April, increasing the total number of […]
Tall City Brewing celebrates American Craft Beer Week with events, tastings
Businesses and breweries across Midland are preparing to celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a series of events highlighting craft beverages, local hospitality, and community engagement. The celebration will take place May 12-17 at Tall City Brewing Co.. Organizers said the weeklong event will feature tastings, brewery events, live entertainment, and opportunities for residents and […]
Midland County Public Library Foundation launches ‘BookaPalooza’ literacy initiative for third graders
The Midland County Public Library Foundation is launching a new literacy initiative in partnership with Midland ISD, the Midland County Public Library and the Scharbauer Foundation aimed at providing books and author engagement opportunities for local third-grade students. The initiative, called BookaPalooza, will provide books to approximately 2,300 Midland ISD third graders during the 2026-2027 […]
Former RockHound Henry Bolte earns Athletics call-up
Former Midland RockHounds outfielder Henry Bolte has been called up to the major leagues by the Athletics ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals following a strong stretch at Triple-A. Bolte, 22, began the 2025 season in Midland, appearing in 80 games for the RockHounds at the Double-A level. During his time […]
Midland ISD to phase in compensation system for principals, teachers
Midland ISD plans to implement a phased strategic compensation system aimed at expanding performance-based pay opportunities for principals and teachers. The announcement was made in a press release on May 11. According to the release, the rollout will begin with campus principals during the first year of implementation, followed by teachers in the second year. […]
Popular breakfast restaurant chain The Big Biscuit looks at Midland for possible expansion
Midland could be among the future expansion markets for The Big Biscuit, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant franchise that is targeting Texas as part of its broader regional growth strategy. Announced in a press release, the company also said it is evaluating additional markets across Texas as it pursues franchise development opportunities, including potential expansion into Midland. […]
Tracy Lawrence to perform at Wagner Noël July 10
Country music artist Tracy Lawrence is set to perform at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on July 10. Lawrence, known for a string of country hits throughout the 1990s and 2000s, has built a career spanning more than three decades. His catalog includes chart-topping songs such as “Time Marches On,” “Paint Me a Birmingham,” […]
Movies in the Park returns to Midland with summer lineup
The city’s Movies in the Park series returns with free outdoor movie nights beginning May 15 and continuing through August at parks across the city. Hosted by the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department, the annual series offers family-friendly films shown on large outdoor screens beginning at sundown. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets, […]