Government
County considers unified pay scale for all law enforcement
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court meets Tuesday, June 2, at 9 a.m., with three policy-shift items on…
MISD threatens county over juvenile education program
What happened: According to a May 20 demand letter obtained by The Permian Press, Midland ISD is warning Midland County…
MISD board sends employee pay plan back for revision
What happened: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, May 19, and rejected the administration’s 2026-27 compensation plan…
Marquez, Anderson win Midland Republican runoffs
What happened: Midland County Republican voters chose Jay Marquez as the party’s nominee for Midland County Judge and incumbent Dianne…
MCUD explores Park Water buyout amid legal fights
What happened: Midland County Utility District officials say they are in talks to potentially buy Park Water’s system. This move…
After 7.5% early voted, Election Day is last chance to vote
What happened: Early voting for the March 3 Primary Election is officially over. As of Friday, 7,371 total ballots were cast,…
Johnson says Five Points gets first Midland I-27 funding
What happened: A $4 million federal appropriation secured by Congressman August Pfluger will pay for the design and engineering of…
Freestanding ER bills raise MISD employee insurance costs
What happened: Midland ISD trustees heard on Tuesday, May 19, that the district’s self-funded employee health insurance plan is on…