Government
Deputy approved after constable claim disputed by sheriff
What happened: The Midland County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, March 3, and approved a $5.5 million road maintenance contract,…
These 11 precincts decided Midland’s March primary
What happened: Midland County Republican voters selected nominees for Midland County Judge and Commissioners in Precincts 2 and 4 during…
Less than 12% early voted in primary, one voting day left
What to watch: Early voting has ended, leaving one day remaining to cast a ballot in the March 3 Primary…
Court considers drug analyzer purchase, Flock camera installs
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday, March 3, to consider equipment purchases for the Sheriff’s…
Council calls for expanded authority over ETJ growth
What happened: The Midland City Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 24, called for expanded authority over ETJ development during debate…
Hospital to review Phase 3-A master facility plan budget
What to watch: The Midland County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26, to review January…
Vista Del Pueblo water project moves forward at no city cost
What to watch: The Midland City Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to consider a developer-funded water project for…
Meet the candidates in Texas’ 11th Congressional District
What to watch: Early voting in the Texas primary election began this week, with results determining which candidates will advance…
MISD reviews academic progress, declines prayer policy
What happened: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 17, to review the district’s annual Texas Academic Performance…
Midland early voting underway with turnout under 4% so far
What to watch: Early voting is underway for the March 3 Primary Election. As a reminder, weekend voting is available,…
F-rated South Elem. partners with Third Future for turnaround
What happened: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees voted 6–1 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with Trustee Tommy Bishop voting against,…
Lamar Elem. building converting to new MAP disciplinary campus
What happened: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to convert the Lamar Elementary campus into the districtwide Midland…
$2M road paving proposal sparks debate over county process
What happened: The Midland County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and debated whether to add Juneteenth (June 19)…
Board to consider relocating MAP discipline program
What to watch: The Midland ISD Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Feb. 17, with major decisions on closing Lamar Elementary,…
Midland College police stops were 99.7 percent traffic-related
What happened: The Midland College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with agenda items including the annual…
Brian Carney focuses on core government responsibilities
Editor’s note: Brian Carney is running for Midland County Commissioner, Precinct 2, one of five representatives who sit on the Commissioners…
Respiratory Care program sees surge in applications and graduates
Editor’s note: Midland College releases Board of Trustees meeting minutes in the agenda packet for the following meeting. As a…
Another constable deputy request heads to commissioners
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to consider adding a deputy constable…
Sex offender ordinance finalized after misinformation corrected
What to watch: The Midland City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 10, and approved an annual paving and drainage contract, finalized…
Local judges on your March primary ballot explained
What to watch: Midland County voters will elect Justices of the Peace for all four precincts in the Republican primary…