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How Susie’s South Forty grew into a Midland signature

Susie Hitchcock-Hall has spent 36 years building Susie's South Forty Confections into a successful Midland-based business known for its homemade treats and commitment to local representation.

Midland, TX · 18h

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GEO Group Begins Posting Jobs for Big Spring Detention Facilities, Some Paying More Than $170,000 Annually

The GEO Group has begun advertising dozens of job openings for its planned immigration detention operations in Big Spring, including detention officers, administrative staff, medical professionals, and facility administrators. Some advertised salaries exceed $170,000 annually. The job postings follow the Big Spring City Council’s recent approval of a 10-year agreement...

Big Spring, TX · 3d

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Texas council backs more oil wells near homes as lone dissenter says drilling keeps his dad awake

The Midland City Council approved several drilling permits within city limits, including in residential areas, by a 6-1 vote.

Midland, TX · 3d

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This Overlooked Texas Town Is So Affordable, You Can Comfortably Live On Social Security Alone

Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to retire on Social Security, but Big Spring, Texas exists as living proof that comfortable, affordable retirement is still a real option. This West Texas city sits quietly off the radar of most retirement guides,...

Big Spring, TX · 10d

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HC Bat Company offers handmade baseball gear in Odessa

ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – Just off of second street is a small storefront you most likely have driven past without a second glance multiple time. However, inside the shop is home to Hanoi Colinas livelihood. Colinas runs HC Bat Company with his wife where they make custom baseball equipment for players, families, and anyone interested […]

Odessa, TX · 7d

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Proposed $105 Million Solar Manufacturing Facility Could Bring 340 Jobs to Big Spring

Comanche Solar development planned near McMahon-Wrinkle Airport could begin manufacturing operations in March 2027. BIG SPRING, Texas — A proposed $105 million solar panel manufacturing development could bring 340 permanent jobs to Big Spring, adding another major industrial project to Howard County’s growing list of economic development opportunities, according to McMahon-Wrinkle Airport Director Mike Feeley, a developer working with Isomeric plans to build a solar panel manufacturing facility on property southeast of the airport. The development, identified as Comanche Solar at Big Spring Industrial Park, would be completed in two phases, with the company targeting March 2027 to begin manufacturing operations.

Big Spring, TX · 7d

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Midland outpaces Texas average with 2.3% growth

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area tied for ninth place in national nonfarm payroll employment growth from September 2025 to September 2026, marking its third consecutive month in the top ten.

Midland, TX · 8d

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Howard County Property Tax Rates Increase for 2026, Big Spring Homeowners Could See Higher Bills

Property owners across Howard County could see higher tax bills this year after several local taxing entities, including Howard County, Howard College and area school districts, adopted higher property tax rates. According to figures published by the Howard County Appraisal District, Howard County’s property tax rate increased 27.1 percent for...

Howard County, TX · 9d

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West Texas National Bank backs new Zoo Midland event center

West Texas National Bank is backing Zoo Midland’s new event center, a 2029 project for education, celebrations and corporate events.

Midland, TX · 10d

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Andrews' Permian Regional Medical Center announces new CEO

A new CEO has been announced for the Permian Regional Medical Center located in Andrews. Announced via social media on Thursday, Courtney Davis was publicly named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Permian Regional Medical Center. She will officially begin in the position on Nov. 23, 2026. Davis...

Andrews, TX · 14d

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Former Midland ISD principal seeking lot adjustments for business

Herman Gunter, a former Midland ISD school principal, is looking to adjust the lot lines of a business property he owns on South Weatherford Street.

Midland, TX · 15d

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Land in north Midland looking to be subdivided and sold

Midlander Patrick Brown is looking to subdivide and sell a property he owns at the southwest corner of the intersection of Jadan Kate and Elkins roads.

Midland, TX · 16d

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Kodiak Gas Services hosts ribbon cutting at new Midland facility

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A new chapter for Kodiak Gas Services is officially underway in Midland. The company cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new 22-acre campus, a facility that will serve as a hub for Permian Basin operations, supply chain management, and employee training. “Kodiak Gas Services is a contract compression company that recently […]

Midland, TX · 15d

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Mewbourne Oil Company seeks to merge lots at their headquarters

Mewbourne Oil Company is looking to merge the lots on the land where their downtown Midland headquarters are located.

Midland, TX · 15d

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