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Meet the oilman who brought the Petroleum Museum to life - Permian Press
Meet the oilman who brought the Petroleum Museum to life - Permian Press
ISD trustee, City at odds over economic incentives, drainage fees - Permian Press
ISD trustee, City at odds over economic incentives, drainage fees - Permian Press
Lady Rebels pull away late to beat San Angelo Central - Permian Press
Lady Rebels pull away late to beat San Angelo Central - Permian Press
This weekend in Midland: art crawls, dance, family fun - Permian Press
This weekend in Midland: art crawls, dance, family fun - Permian Press
Discover Midland's fun events for Jan. 22-26, 2026, full of fun to-do's like local art crawls, launch parties and community cook-offs.
Do you have to give your address to speak at a City Council meeting? - Permian Press
Do you have to give your address to speak at a City Council meeting? - Permian Press
Lady Rebels control early, survive late Lady Bulldog rally - Permian Press
Lady Rebels control early, survive late Lady Bulldog rally - Permian Press
Lady Rebels defeated Lady Bulldogs 42–36 in a district crosstown matchup Friday at Midland College, improving to 2–1 in district play.
Georgie's Place: Chef Chip Hight's newest culinary gem
Georgie's Place: Chef Chip Hight's newest culinary gem
Fast start powers Rangers past Monahans 80–26 - Permian Press
Fast start powers Rangers past Monahans 80–26 - Permian Press
Greenwood improves to 15–9 with an 80–26 district win over Monahans. The Rangers remain 1–0 in district play.
Rebels outlasts Bulldogs in crosstown overtime thriller - Permian Press
Rebels outlasts Bulldogs in crosstown overtime thriller - Permian Press
Legacy defeats Midland 57–52 in overtime in a district crosstown matchup Friday, Jan. 16 at Midland College Chaparral Center.
Court to get update on this year’s $73M in capital projects - Permian Press
Court to get update on this year’s $73M in capital projects - Permian Press
73M capital projects will be updated as County commissioners meet to review sheriff items, fleet changes, staffing, and election systems.
Midland honors MLK at Bush Convention Center with NBPWC - Permian Press
Midland honors MLK at Bush Convention Center with NBPWC - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs hand Grace Prep first district loss, take district lead - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs hand Grace Prep first district loss, take district lead - Permian Press
Midland Christian defeated Grace Prep 48–44 on Jan. 16 to move to 6–0 in district and claim of first place in TAPPS 5A District 1.
Want a long weekend getaway? We planned this one for you - Permian Press
Want a long weekend getaway? We planned this one for you - Permian Press
Council signals private giving must fill nonprofit funding gaps - Permian Press
Council signals private giving must fill nonprofit funding gaps - Permian Press
Maria’s turns family cooking into sophisticated comfort - Permian Press
Maria’s turns family cooking into sophisticated comfort - Permian Press
Date night it is! Tucked into Parks Legado just east of Odessa, sits Maria’s. If there’s one travel exception worth making, it’s Maria’s.
Sex-offender ordinance put on pause amid legal questions - Permian Press
Sex-offender ordinance put on pause amid legal questions - Permian Press
How I would have done the city's drainage fee differently - Permian Press
How I would have done the city's drainage fee differently - Permian Press
Opinion: Ronnie Scott explains how he would have structured the city's drainage fee differently using MISD bond savings.
The 'when and where' guide to spring youth sports registration - Permian Press
The 'when and where' guide to spring youth sports registration - Permian Press
This guide to Midland spring 2026 youth sports registration covers baseball, softball, soccer, and more with deadlines through February.
Drainage fee increase sparks class-based attacks on officials - Permian Press
Drainage fee increase sparks class-based attacks on officials - Permian Press
Drainage fee debate at council turned personal as officials approved a modest residential increase and shifted most new costs to businesses.
After nine months, council lifts bar security mandate it imposed - Permian Press
After nine months, council lifts bar security mandate it imposed - Permian Press
Hot Shots security restrictions lifted after nine months as council ends weekend guard mandate and restarts permit process.
Welding enrollment grows as college reworks existing space - Permian Press
Welding enrollment grows as college reworks existing space - Permian Press
Knights top the Chargers 41–33 in district cross-town battle - Permian Press
Knights top the Chargers 41–33 in district cross-town battle - Permian Press
Rangers outlast Childress in tight back-and-forth battle - Permian Press
Rangers outlast Childress in tight back-and-forth battle - Permian Press
Who’s running for Midland County offices in March primary - Permian Press
Who’s running for Midland County offices in March primary - Permian Press
Bar’s alcohol permit returns to council for sixth time - Permian Press
Bar’s alcohol permit returns to council for sixth time - Permian Press
The Rangerettes rally past Andrews in district opener - Permian Press
The Rangerettes rally past Andrews in district opener - Permian Press
Lady Knights roll past Trinity in crosstown district matchup - Permian Press
Lady Knights roll past Trinity in crosstown district matchup - Permian Press
Crime Stoppers reports 253 arrests, $790K recovered in 2025 - Permian Press
Crime Stoppers reports 253 arrests, $790K recovered in 2025 - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs mark Osborn’s 100th win with district victory - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs mark Osborn’s 100th win with district victory - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs pull away late to beat Coram Deo, 4-0 in district - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs pull away late to beat Coram Deo, 4-0 in district - Permian Press
Court denies funding for approved sheriff pay steps - Permian Press
Court denies funding for approved sheriff pay steps - Permian Press
Bulldogs rally past Greenwood in explosive fourth quarter - Permian Press
Bulldogs rally past Greenwood in explosive fourth quarter - Permian Press
Court denies funding for approved sheriff pay steps - Permian Press
Court denies funding for approved sheriff pay steps - Permian Press
No. 1 Lady Mustangs roar past TCS Lady Lions 42-26 - Permian Press
No. 1 Lady Mustangs roar past TCS Lady Lions 42-26 - Permian Press
Commissioners reject Sheriff’s request to keep county vehicle - Permian Press
Commissioners reject Sheriff’s request to keep county vehicle - Permian Press
Mustangs rally past No. 3 Trinity Christian in overtime thriller - Permian Press
Mustangs rally past No. 3 Trinity Christian in overtime thriller - Permian Press
Knights hold on to beat Trinity in crosstown district opener - Permian Press
Knights hold on to beat Trinity in crosstown district opener - Permian Press
Mariah Davis pours in 41 as Lady Knights roll past Trinity - Permian Press
Mariah Davis pours in 41 as Lady Knights roll past Trinity - Permian Press
Rangerettes pull away late to beat Lady Bulldogs
Rangerettes pull away late to beat Lady Bulldogs
Lady Mustangs top Southwest Christian, move to 2–0 in district - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs top Southwest Christian, move to 2–0 in district - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs cruise to 71–38 home win over Monahans - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs cruise to 71–38 home win over Monahans - Permian Press
New Scooby-Doo exhibit is coming to Centennial Library - Permian Press
New Scooby-Doo exhibit is coming to Centennial Library - Permian Press
Selah Fox hits seven 3-pointers, Lady Mustangs beat All Saints - Permian Press
Selah Fox hits seven 3-pointers, Lady Mustangs beat All Saints - Permian Press
Viral sensation Roni's Mac Bar opens in Midland Jan. 3 - Permian Press
Viral sensation Roni's Mac Bar opens in Midland Jan. 3 - Permian Press
Lady Rebels take first at Byron Johnston, Mayberry earns MVP - Permian Press
Lady Rebels take first at Byron Johnston, Mayberry earns MVP - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs go 3–1, take third at Byron Johnston - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs go 3–1, take third at Byron Johnston - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs finish 4–1, claim consolation crown at Caprock - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs finish 4–1, claim consolation crown at Caprock - Permian Press
Rangers rebound to go 2–1 at Canyon tournament - Permian Press
Rangers rebound to go 2–1 at Canyon tournament - Permian Press
Midland Community Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol' comes to a close - Permian Press
Midland Community Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol' comes to a close - Permian Press
Lady Knights edge Compass Academy 38–32, 11-10 overall - Permian Press
Lady Knights edge Compass Academy 38–32, 11-10 overall - Permian Press
Traffic changes proposed for WCR 125, ECR 150, ECR 190 - Permian Press
Traffic changes proposed for WCR 125, ECR 150, ECR 190 - Permian Press
MISD ties highlighted in GOP taxpayer-funded resolution - Permian Press
MISD ties highlighted in GOP taxpayer-funded resolution - Permian Press
Hospital district board hears CEO, facility updates - Permian Press
Hospital district board hears CEO, facility updates - Permian Press
Burn off holiday energy with winter break camps and fun - Permian Press
Burn off holiday energy with winter break camps and fun - Permian Press
Where to find Midland’s must-see Christmas lights - Permian Press
Where to find Midland’s must-see Christmas lights - Permian Press
MISD enrollment decline raises questions about future budgets - Permian Press
MISD enrollment decline raises questions about future budgets - Permian Press
Council approves downtown parking changes, sidewalk seating - Permian Press
Council approves downtown parking changes, sidewalk seating - Permian Press
Mustangs top San Angelo Central 53–50, 15-5 overall - Permian Press
Mustangs top San Angelo Central 53–50, 15-5 overall - Permian Press
MJ Washington pours in 42 in win against Big Spring - Permian Press
MJ Washington pours in 42 in win against Big Spring - Permian Press
Wrap up the season in Midland with these final events - Permian Press
Wrap up the season in Midland with these final events - Permian Press
Midlanders helped bring animated film “David” to theaters - Permian Press
Midlanders helped bring animated film “David” to theaters - Permian Press
Anni's guide to a perfect Permian Basin New Years Eve - Permian Press
Anni's guide to a perfect Permian Basin New Years Eve - Permian Press
Campus plans emphasize generic system changes, not instruction - Permian Press
Campus plans emphasize generic system changes, not instruction - Permian Press
MISD reports $13M savings as city funds $18M for school roads
MISD reports $13M savings as city funds $18M for school roads
Lady Mustangs top Stephenville 39–25, led by Jordan Stokes - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs top Stephenville 39–25, led by Jordan Stokes - Permian Press
Kayden Young leads Lady Bulldogs 50-24 past Ft Stockton - Permian Press
Kayden Young leads Lady Bulldogs 50-24 past Ft Stockton - Permian Press
Commissioners approve county hazard mitigation plan - Permian Press
Commissioners approve county hazard mitigation plan - Permian Press
Second-quarter surge send Rangers past Snyder 59–23 - Permian Press
Second-quarter surge send Rangers past Snyder 59–23 - Permian Press
Confusing zoning rules leave homeowner potentially homeless - Permian Press
Confusing zoning rules leave homeowner potentially homeless - Permian Press
Rangerettes pull away from MCA in cross-town win - Permian Press
Rangerettes pull away from MCA in cross-town win - Permian Press
Inside Midland’s beloved Nutcracker ballet tradition - Permian Press
Inside Midland’s beloved Nutcracker ballet tradition - Permian Press
Council adopts sex-offender buffer for most of city limits - Permian Press
Council adopts sex-offender buffer for most of city limits - Permian Press
Mustangs go 2–2 at Cubs’ Classic, 14-5 overall - Permian Press
Mustangs go 2–2 at Cubs’ Classic, 14-5 overall - Permian Press
Midland’s newest entertainment anchor opens - Permian Press
Midland’s newest entertainment anchor opens - Permian Press
Lady Knights split four games at Borden County Tournament - Permian Press
Lady Knights split four games at Borden County Tournament - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs finish second in Andrews Tournament - Permian Press
Lady Mustangs finish second in Andrews Tournament - Permian Press
No-parking restrictions proposed for W. County Rd. 120 - Permian Press
No-parking restrictions proposed for W. County Rd. 120 - Permian Press
Rangers finish 3–1, place third at Andrews Tournament - Permian Press
Rangers finish 3–1, place third at Andrews Tournament - Permian Press
Park Water seeks to expand in Greenwood, MCUD objects - Permian Press
Park Water seeks to expand in Greenwood, MCUD objects - Permian Press
Midland Classical’s Mariah Davis signs with UTPB - Permian Press
Midland Classical’s Mariah Davis signs with UTPB - Permian Press
Where to find Christmas cheer in Midland this week - Permian Press
Where to find Christmas cheer in Midland this week - Permian Press
MISD to hear improvements for Abell, South, Long, IDEA Travis - Permian Press
MISD to hear improvements for Abell, South, Long, IDEA Travis - Permian Press
Council will again take up $124 million TIRZ plan for downtown - Permian Press
Council will again take up $124 million TIRZ plan for downtown - Permian Press
Cancun Grill’s story is one of family, generosity, coming home - Permian Press
Cancun Grill’s story is one of family, generosity, coming home - Permian Press
Holiday classics and an all-day binge hit the big screen - Permian Press
Holiday classics and an all-day binge hit the big screen - Permian Press
City considers sex offender buffers near child areas - Permian Press
City considers sex offender buffers near child areas - Permian Press
Schulz fuels Knights’ 79–43 win over McCamey, 5-7 overall - Permian Press
Schulz fuels Knights’ 79–43 win over McCamey, 5-7 overall - Permian Press
Lady Rangers 64–32 win over Alpine sparked by Jones - Permian Press
Lady Rangers 64–32 win over Alpine sparked by Jones - Permian Press
Mustangs surge in second half to beat Lubbock Christian 55–48 - Permian Press
Mustangs surge in second half to beat Lubbock Christian 55–48 - Permian Press
Midland’s Christmas parade lights up A Street Saturday - Permian Press
Midland’s Christmas parade lights up A Street Saturday - Permian Press
Davis powers Lady Knights to 61–33 win over McCamey
Davis powers Lady Knights to 61–33 win over McCamey
Rangers hand Alpine its first loss in 74–40 victory, 6-5 overall - Permian Press
Rangers hand Alpine its first loss in 74–40 victory, 6-5 overall - Permian Press
It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride at Midland Merry Lights - Permian Press
It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride at Midland Merry Lights - Permian Press
Midland named America’s most festive pet city by PetSmart - Permian Press
Midland named America’s most festive pet city by PetSmart - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs go 3–1 at Corpus Christi tournament, 9-5 overall - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs go 3–1 at Corpus Christi tournament, 9-5 overall - Permian Press
Rangers cap 13–1 season with district title, quarterfinal berth - Permian Press
Rangers cap 13–1 season with district title, quarterfinal berth - Permian Press
Mustangs finish 3–1 at Granbury Tournament, 11-3 overall - Permian Press
Mustangs finish 3–1 at Granbury Tournament, 11-3 overall - Permian Press
A week of Christmas in Midland: markets, parades, and tours - Permian Press
A week of Christmas in Midland: markets, parades, and tours - Permian Press
Christmas at the Mansion returns this weekend - Permian Press
Christmas at the Mansion returns this weekend - Permian Press
Greenwood football vs Brock quarterfinal preview
Greenwood football vs Brock quarterfinal preview
Bulldogs roll 67–44 as Midland programs sweep Snyder - Permian Press
Bulldogs roll 67–44 as Midland programs sweep Snyder - Permian Press
Midland’s kids turn Centennial Park into a holiday marketplace - Permian Press
Midland’s kids turn Centennial Park into a holiday marketplace - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs edge Snyder 42–36 on the road, move to 6-4 - Permian Press
Lady Bulldogs edge Snyder 42–36 on the road, move to 6-4 - Permian Press
Chargers earn 43–27 road win over Holy Cross, move to 1-1 - Permian Press
Chargers earn 43–27 road win over Holy Cross, move to 1-1 - Permian Press
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