Community
Vision Zero Art Contest winners announced at City Council
What happened: The City of Midland and Midland County recognized the winners of the 2026 Vision Zero Art and Video…
Flatland Cavalry headlines Tall City Music Fest this weekend
What to watch: Midland music fans gather for Tall City Music Fest on Saturday, May 2, at Centennial Park, 200…
Get ready, Summer Mummers tickets go on sale tomorrow
Photo Credit: Midland Community Theatre Facebook What to watch: Summer Mummers is one of Midland’s most iconic summer traditions, bringing…
Police respond to two shootings, monitor gang activity
What happened: Midland police responded to two separate shootings on Saturday, April 26. An early-morning officer-involved shooting near the Fair…
Over 1,000 city issues resolved through SeeClickFix in March
What happened: The City of Midland offers a 311-style tool called SeeClickFix that allows residents to report non-emergency city issues…
County crews make progress on road repairs, cleanup
What happened: According to a county press release, Midland County’s Road and Bridge Department has made significant progress since October…
Bert Kreischer, Led Zeppelin tribute headline Wagner Noël
What to watch: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center delivers a busy May packed with local dance showcases, big-name stand-up comedian…
Diamondback volunteers plant 100 trees at Ulmer Park
What happened: In honor of Arbor Day every year Diamondback Energy donates 100 trees to a local park, with the…
You asked: Why your plant looks stressed after repotting
What to watch: The Permian Basin Master Gardeners are eager to answer Midland’s gardening, plant, and horticulture questions. We’re asking…
ConocoPhillips donates $230,000 to United Way
What happened: ConocoPhillips presented a $230,000 check to United Way of Midland after its annual Permian Mini Masters Golf Tournament…
West Texas gardening resources to help your garden thrive
Sara Moran is a Horticulture Extension Agent for Ector and Midland Counties. Below, she provides readers with practical tips and…
Murray’s Deli still a Midland favorite after four decades
Murray’s Deli has been a Midland staple since 1984. With its eccentric décor, classic menu items, and coveted ranch dressing,…
Midland County honors retiring bomb detection K9 Mia
Photo credits: Midland County What happened: After eight years of dedicated service with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and Fire…
Midland College Kids’ College returns with summer classes
What to watch: Midland families looking for summer options for their kids have another one to add to the list….
Walk around Centennial Park with the Historical Society
Take a self-guided walking tour through downtown Midland with the Historic Walk Around the Park, a route created by the…
How Diamondback helped add 640 trees to Midland parks
Erin Bailey, public relations specialist at Diamondback Energy, sat down with the Permian Press to discuss their local tree-planting tradition,…
Elvie Brown addresses south-side church project questions after public attention
The Permian Press sat down with local pastor, business owner, and civic volunteer Elvie Brown following recent public attention tied…
Rangeland Revival seminar offers tools for local landowners
What to watch: The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the Rangeland Revival Seminar, a hands-on, science-based stewardship event, …
Centennial Park brings new life to former courthouse site
What to watch: Centennial Park is a vibrant 4-acre urban park located right in the heart of downtown Midland at…
Bustin’ for Badges nearing sellout as annual clay shoot approaches
The Permian Press sat down with Bustin’ for Badges board members, Retired Sgt. Jimmy Young and Meredith Bright, to discuss…

