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More than 380 runners ‘cape up’ for West Texas foster care

Photo credit: Matt Waller What happened: More than 380 runners took to the streets on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the…

Easy ways to make your summer produce last into winter

Editor’s note: Barbara Porsch is a Permian Basin Master Gardener. What to watch: Midland gardens and grocery sales pile up…

Midland’s Hunter’s Hope supports grieving mothers across U.S.

Photo credit: Provided to The Permian Press What happened: What began with one Midland mother’s pregnancy loss has grown into…

451 take on Tall City Stair Climb in remembrance of 9/11

Photo credit: Permian Press staff What happened: Midland held its ninth Tall City Memorial Stair Climb, with 16 area fire…

Saturday AIRSHO ends early after nose gear collapses

Photo credit: Provided to The Permian Press What happened: The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) High Sky Wing wrapped up its…

Knock Out roses losing their blooms? Here’s what to do

Sara Moran is a Horticulture Extension Agent for Ector and Midland Counties. Below, she provides readers with practical tips and…

AIRSHO returns this weekend with salute to Vietnam veterans

Photo credit: Midland Airsho What to watch: The Commemorative Air Force High Sky Wing’s 35th annual AIRSHO takes over Midland…

SeptemberFest returns this weekend with over 50 artists

What to know: SeptemberFest returns this weekend as the Museum of the Southwest celebrates its 60th anniversary. Now in its…

Six ways to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11

Photo credit: Tall City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb What to watch: Midland has several ways to commemorate the 25th anniversary…

National Petroleum Day tailgate made its public debut

What happened: This year, Midland’s National Petroleum Day celebration expanded beyond its annual gala with its first free event for…

Rhea Lana returns this Thursday with over 160,000 items

Photo credits: Rhea Lana What to watch: Rhea Lana’s of Midland-Odessa returns this week with its fall children’s consignment sale…

Dinosaur exhibit closes at Centennial Library this month

What to watch: September brings the final days of Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice to Midland County Public Libraries,…

Josh Turner, Matt Maher, more to headline Wagner Noël

What to watch: The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center kicks off September with big names like Josh Turner and Matt…

How to properly harvest and store vegetables in Midland

Editor’s note: Joseph Masabni is a Permian Basin Master Gardener. What to watch: As the harvest season approaches in the next…

Celebrate National Petroleum Day downtown Thursday

What to watch: National Petroleum Day will hold a free downtown celebration of the industry that powers Midland and the Permian Basin…

Fly Into Fall returns to Midland Airpark this Saturday

Photo credit: City of Midland What to watch: The City of Midland’s free family aviation event, Fly Into Fall, returns…

County programs aim to break cycle of repeat criminal offenses

Photo credit: County magazine What happened: Midland County’s efforts to reduce repeat offenders are the focus of the Summer 2026…

Grand jury indicts Terry Johnson on four criminal counts

Editor’s note: The Permian Press reviewed the publicly available documents from cases DCR-26-00807, DCV-26-01527, and DCV-26-01450 for this article. What…

Midland, Martin produce nearly one-third of Texas oil

What happened: The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) released its preliminary May oil and gas production report, with Midland County…

Your guide to the 2026 Midland County Fair this weekend

Photo credits: Midland County Fair What to watch: The 16th annual Midland County Fair returns Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 20–23,…