In Midland, the Tall City of West Texas, coverage here follows city government, Midland County, Midland ISD, energy, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
The city approved a $508,810 agreement with 4J Concrete for upcoming infrastructure maintenance projects.
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Do you trust that your local government manages competitive bidding for infrastructure fairly and effectively?
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Do you believe homecoming activities distract high school football players from focusing on their games?
Midland Christian looks to continue its district winning streak during this Friday homecoming matchup.
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Should your local institutions prioritize expanding child care access to support working families?
The Helen L. Greathouse Children's Center added 20 new seats to help support local families.
The training organization held an event at the Midland College Technology Center Annex to highlight student career outcomes.
The city recognized officer Steven Pinkstaff for his recent heroic actions during a crisis call.
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Do you feel your local area has enough resources for mental health and wellness care?
The group visited the nonprofit facility to learn about its current care operations and future expansion plans for patients.
Reporting here tracks decisions at city hall and the Midland County courthouse, along with Midland ISD and the oil and gas employers that drive virtually every aspect of the local economy. From Green Tree and Grassland Estates to Briarwood, Polo Park and Wilshire Park, neighborhood coverage extends into Ector County, Martin County, Andrews County and Glasscock County where stories cross the line. The Permian Basin's production cycles tie Midland's tax base, real estate market and public services to commodity prices in ways that shape nearly every budget decision at city hall. Infrastructure investment, school district capacity and workforce housing are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.
