Rachel Walker
What does IDEA Public Schools’ lawsuit against MISD claim?
Editor’s note: The Permian Press paid for and reviewed the publicly available documents from federal case 7:26-cv-00278-DC-RCG for this article….
Pfluger highlights businesses, student opportunities
What happened: In a recent “Pfluger Fly-By” newsletter, U.S. Rep. August Pfluger highlighted a meeting with Midland business leaders, upcoming…
MISD earns C rating, 75 overall in state performance score
What happened: Midland ISD earned a district-wide C rating with an overall score of 75 in the Texas Education Agency’s…
County proposes no-new-revenue tax rate in marathon session
What happened: The Midland County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and proposed holding the county property tax rate…
Four Midland College trustees to take office without election
What to watch: Midland College’s Board of Trustees will meet in a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, to cancel its…
MCUD proposes same tax rate, average bill rises $4
What happened: The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) board met Monday, Aug. 17, to continue preparations for its Nov. 3…
Council reviews $505M proposed budget, sets maximum tax rate
What happened: On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Midland City Council reviewed the city’s proposed $505 million 2026-27 budget, about 9.5% larger…
Midland College weighs no-new-revenue tax rate, 2027 budget
Photo credit: Midland College What to watch: The Midland College Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, to consider…
Midland College board orders November election for four seats
Editor’s note: Midland College releases Board of Trustees meeting minutes in the agenda packet for the following meeting. As a…
Midland College begins design of $50M technology complex
Editor’s note: Midland College releases Board of Trustees meeting minutes in the agenda packet for the following meeting. As a…
Midland County to propose property tax rate, review budget
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to hold a public hearing on…
MCUD approves $85K campaign ahead of $299M bond vote
Photo credit: Midland County Utility District What happened: The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) board met on July 16 and…
MCUD to propose tax rate ahead of $299M bond vote
What to watch: The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) board will meet on Monday, Aug. 17, and propose its 2026…
Two large commercial, residential developments return to P&Z
What to watch: The City of Midland Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission will meet on Monday, Aug. 17, and consider…
Midland adopts priorities for 2027 Texas legislative session
What happened: The Midland City Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and adopted the city’s wish list for the 2027…
MCUD report details what $299M water bond would build
What happened: The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) released the engineering report behind its proposed $299 million November bond election….
First all-girls flag football league launches in Midland
Photo credit: GirlPower Flag Football What happened: Midland is getting its first all-girls youth flag football league this fall. GirlPower…
A proposed no-new-revenue rate could raise some tax bills
What to watch: Midland City Council will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to set the maximum property tax rate it can…
Government, public speaking, science clubs open to students
Photo credit: Bush Family Home State Historic Site What to know: The Bush Family Home State Historic Site, 1412 W….
Council to vote on $7.5M Sinclair Avenue extension
Photo credit: City of Midland What to watch: The Midland City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, to consider spending…