Permian Press Staff
Council revisits MDC budget, Hot Shots alcohol permit
What to watch: The Midland City Council will meet on August 12. Why it matters: The council will vote on…
Patrol deputy cadet position offers path to sheriff’s office
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on August 5 at 9 a.m. Why it matters: Commissioners…
What’s being built near Hogan Park Golf Course?
What to watch: Mark Payne Homes has broken ground on a new residential subdivision just north of Hogan Park Golf…
MISD plan pushes for higher test scores and teacher quality
What happened: Midland ISD released its 2025–2026 District Improvement Plan. The plan details how the district will raise academic achievement,…
New MISD policy blocks Legacy-to-Lee High renaming
What happened: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees met on July 29. Why it matters: The board reviewed facility naming…
Hospital board considers buying Michigan Ave. property
What to watch: The Midland County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on July 31 at 11:45 a.m. Why…
Road closures for Midkiff and Terrell until August 11
What to watch: Two Midland roads will be temporarily closed for construction and utility work over the next couple of…
MISD to align with state on cell phone use, Ten Commandments
What to watch: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees will meet on July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Why it matters:…
Classrooms can go wild with Zoo Midland this fall
What to watch: Zoo Midland is offering Midland students a chance to hear directly from Zoo Director Jason Green about Zoo…
City’s new water contract to save $105M over 30 years
What happened: The Midland City Council met July 22. Why it matters: The council renegotiated a water contract projected to…
County reverses Greenwood plat denial after legal review
What happened: During a special meeting today, the Midland County Commissioners Court reversed its decision from the week prior, approving…
City eyes 30-year water supply agreement with CRMWD
What to watch: The Midland City Council will meet July 22 at 10 a.m. Why it matters: The council will…
Wellness Tour brings free classes, screenings, and fun
What to watch: Midland Health’s 11th Annual Wellness Tour returns July 28 through August 2, 2025. Why it matters: The…
MCUD begins talks on future bond proposal
What happened: The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) Board of Directors met July 17 and approved several contract amendments, vendor…
County denies subdivision plat that meets state law
What happened: The County Commissioners Court met on July 15. Why it matters: The court approved major road agreements, denied a…
Midland Memorial named one of top 100 hospitals
What happened: Becker’s Hospital Review recognized Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) as one of the 100 great community hospitals for 2025. The…
Road closures for Midkiff from Loop 250 to Caldera
What to watch: A portion of Midkiff Road will be temporarily closed for utility work from July 16, 2025, to…
Costco opens in Midland with big economic expectations
What happened: From groceries to gadgets, the largest Costco in Texas is now open in Midland. Why it matters: Mayor…
Midland Memorial Hospital celebrates 75 years of excellence
Editor’s note: The following article is by Stephen Bowerman, President/Chief Executive Officer of Midland Memorial Hospital. The article was originally…
Commissioners to vote on Briarwood work, pay raises
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on July 15 at 9 a.m. Why it matters: The…