Northwestern College's Jori Hajek has been a part of a lot of victories between two sports at NWC. She's hoping her last softball season has about 50 more wins in ...

The filing period to run for city council ends Friday, and voters will elect new city council members on May 3.

More than three dozen current and former elected officials, perennial candidates and newcomers will be vying for 14 seats on ...

The race for Fort Worth City Council is officially on, with 35 candidates vying for a place on the May 3 ballot.

ODESSA, Texas — Former Odessa City Manager John Beckmeyer sues City of Odessa over a contract dispute, according to public ...

A fugitive wanted out of Texas was arrested in our area after leading deputies on a chase through two counties.

The Texas Rangers have launched an investigation, and citizens are demanding change. City officials have begun taking steps, ...

Midland City Council and community leaders break ground on the $44.5 million ExxonMobil Soccer Complex at Beal Park, ...

Midland firefighters support a 5% pension benefit reduction to help resolve a $121 million shortfall, with 88% voting in ...

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Early in 2024 East had suffered health issues, which he had been gradually returning with strength to the role of councillor; Midland had lost two council members previously in the term with the ...