Tag Archives: Midland
Voters in Midland Weigh In On Education, School Board Runoff Election
By Mitch Borden Today, some Midland voters, will decide who will be the latest to join the Midland Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. A race for the District 5 seat is in a runoff between former teacher Heidi Kirk … Continue reading
“Some People Play Golf. I’m In The Legislature.” Rep. Tom Craddick’s Tenure In The Texas House Will Soon Reach 50 years.
Craddick, who is best known for his iron-fisted grip on the gavel during his six years as speaker of the Texas House, has not lost any interest in serving in the Capitol.
What Midland’s Growing Pains Mean For Families Settling in the Permian Basin
By Diana Nguyen and Carlos Morales In the early twentieth century, oil and gas companies began building housing for their workers and their families. The housing — often in remote stretches of Texas — had many of the amenities a … Continue reading
Midland Chief of Police on Administrative Leave Following Complaint
The Midland Chief of Police, who started the job in January, has been placed on administrative leave.
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway responds to Democratic criticism of House intelligence investigation
The Texas Republican has been tight-lipped about the sensitive investigation he is leading in the U.S. House.
Report: Is Permian Tight Oil Growth Sustainable?
A new study suggests oil production in the Permian Basin could peak as early as 2021 due to geological constraints. This was the downside scenario gamed out by researchers with industry intelligence company Wood Mackenzie. “We’re going to drill really … Continue reading
West Texas residents become U.S. citizens at Fort Davis naturalization ceremony
Eleven West Texas residents became U.S. citizens Monday during a naturalization ceremony at the Fort Davis Historic Site.
Reports: Aerospace Company Has Laid Off Remaining Midland Employees
Less than five years after aerospace company opened XCOR opened its Midland headquarters, it’s laid off all of it’s West Texas employees, according to the Midland Reporter-Telegram.
Midland Voters to Decide Future of 4B Tax
Early voting is already underway …and all this week, we’ve been taking a look at the issues at stake throughout West Texas. Today we turn to Midland….where voters are considering extending a 4B tax. That’s a sales tax that municipalities … Continue reading
Texas Town’s Fortunes Rise And Fall With Pump Jacks And Oil Prices
The middle class has shrunk faster in Midland, Texas, than nearly anywhere else in the U.S. Overall, more people are getting rich than falling behind. But extreme booms and busts make life precarious.