Bill to extend federal court proceedings in West Texas passes Senate
WASHINGTON U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after their Improving Access to Our Courts Act, which would...
Muri talks teacher task force recommendations
After a yearlong study, the Teacher Vacancy Task Force released its findings to address the significant teacher shortage across Texas.
A lot of what the...
GOOD NEWS: Odessa Rotary Club
The Odessa Rotary Club recently enjoyed an update at their weekly meeting held at Odessa College from Chris Morrison BCAo, founder and president of...
Quick Hits March 2, 2023
SEWELL LEADERSHIP EVENT
The Sewell Family of Companies has scheduled a Sewell Leadership event from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
The event connects more than...
United Supermarkets donates 1,000 pairs of socks
On Wednesday, United Supermarkets donated 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Midland and the Salvation Army of Odessa, 500 pairs each,...
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.7B in February
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednesday state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in February, 14.2 percent more than in February 2022.
The majority of...
Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind ‘Havana syndrome’
By NOMAAN MERCHANT
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence agencies cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with so-called “Havana syndrome,”...
Student councils showcase projects for state conference
About 220 youngsters from across the region converged on the MCM Elegante Wednesday for the Texas Association of Student Councils district meeting.
STEM Academy Secondary...
Midland Vet Center honors Vietnam veterans, surviving spouses
The Midland Vet Center is hosting a Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony at 10 a.m. March 29 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 9900 Wright Drive,...
TPWD program celebrates state park centennial with grant awards
AUSTIN In honor of the State Park Centennial Celebration, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) has awarded the largest...