Opinion
Why the court must apply budget rules consistently
Editor’s note: This opinion piece was submitted to The Permian Press for publication. County Judge Terry Johnson is one of five…
When bypassing the budget process is appropriate
Editor’s note: This opinion piece was submitted to The Permian Press for publication. Precinct 3 Commissioner Steven Villela is one…
How I would have done the city’s drainage fee differently
Editor’s note: This opinion piece was submitted to The Permian Press for publication. Readers interested in submitting an opinion on…
A project unlike any other, the Road Bond is completed
The Road Bond has come to an end. In 2017, Midland voters overwhelmingly approved a $100 million plan to upgrade parts…
Every vote counts in shaping Midland’s future
Editor’s note: Ernest Angelo, Jr. served as mayor of Midland from 1972 to 1980. A lifelong oilman and civic leader,…
Silence at the ballot box lets others decide
Every election tells a story about who we are and where we’re headed. It’s not just a tally of votes….
It’s time to rethink Midland’s overuse of PD zoning
When you buy a house or open a business, zoning determines not just what you can do with your property…
Partnerships are key to how Midland will succeed
Editor’s note: This piece was submitted to the Permian Press by the City of Midland. Midland’s future will be better…
Beware, political credit-seekers put ego ahead of service
Editor’s note: This piece is reprinted from Michael Quinn Sullivan’s Friday Reflection series in the Texas Minute daily email, published…
MISD fights over Lee name change when 99% failed algebra
The Midland ISD board recently voted to change the names of Legacy High School and Legacy Freshman to Lee, a…
Bar hit with $72k city mandate after oil company complaint
Security mandate on Hot Shots appears more influenced by a single objection than by public safety data. The Midland City…