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TxDOT's Click It Or Ticket Campaign kicks off in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — TxDOT kicked off the Click It Or Ticket Campaign on Thursday in Midland. It is the longest-running campaign for TxDOT, 22 years, for road safety with seatbelts. 1,183 people died in Texas in 2023 because they weren't wearing a seatbelt. On Thursday, first responders were among...
ECISD provides update on several bond projects
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Big projects and big moves are happening within Ector County ISD. On Tuesday night, the ECISD Board of Trustees gave bond updates on several projects that are moving along. The board officially accepted the $2.8 million property donated by Grow Odessa to build the new...
Texas leads the nation in food insecurity, here’s how local organizations are helping:
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Food insecurity is a nationwide issue, and new data shows that Texas has taken center stage and now leads the nation in number of citizens facing a hunger crisis; some of those struggling to put food on the table live in our own communities. Michelle Maphis, a local resident who waited in […]
Chinese immigrants in Midland graduate from ESL classes
MIDLAND, Texas — A church group in Midland helped immigrants from China settle down in the Tall City. The immigrants completed an eight-week English class through Burlington English to help them ease into the community. Many of these immigrants attend the Mayflower Church, which is made up of those...
Upcoming Events in Midland, Texas: A Guide for May 24-30, 2024
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Ector County Detention Center working to bridge employee gaps
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County has been dealing with an employee shortage for a few years now and that includes the Ector County Detention Center. "Probably the last four or five years we we've seen a decrease in personnel and a decrease in applicants," said Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis.
ECISD approves new compensation plan, retention incentive amid budget deficit woes
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – On Tuesday, Ector County ISD Trustees voted unanimously to approve the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan, which includes a three percent one-time retention incentive for full-time employees who return for the school year, in lieu of a pay raise amid a significant budget deficit. ECISD said the remaining ESSER 3 federal funds will […]
Exit ramps, frontage roads to close amid FM 1882 project
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of Transportation will be continuing with the next phase of its FM 1882 project on Thursday. TxDOT said beginning on Thursday, May 23, crews will be milling and paving the next portion of FM 1882, under the Interstate 20 overpass. The east and westbound I-20 exits at Exit […]
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