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Texas Democratic primaries not over yet

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:22:29 EST

Texas Democrats who were worn out by the two-step primary process shouldn't breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Anyone elected as a precinct delegate at one of the conventions that took place March 4 is expected to show up Saturday and weigh in on the tight race again, said Chris McCormack, Midland County's Democratic Party chair.

COMING TO MIDLAND >> President's daughter to speak at Bush childhood home event

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:13:13 EST

One of the Bush twins many Midlanders remember seeing around town as a young child will return next month to talk about how her passion for helping children -- not her life as the president's daughter -- has become her defining characteristic.

Architects present plans for Centennial Park transformation

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:39:47 EST

- Council to decide whether to go forward with project

Architects hope to transform Centennial Plaza into an urbanized park.

Trustees to consider citizens committee candidates

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:41:47 EST

- Citizens Facility Advisory Committee, which should have at least 45 members, to be involved in MISD's long-term plans.

Council to vote on money for planetarium renovations

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:04:19 EST

Marian Blakemore Planetarium's $2.7 million renovations soon will be in full swing with the planetarium gutted, asbestos removed and new technology ordered. But before anymore renovations can be made, the City Council will consider Tuesday spending $40,000 for the roof repair of the city-owned building.

Midland man finds pet emu fatally shot

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:39:59 EST

A Midland bird owner had to say an unexpected goodbye Thursday. George Lohmann walked outside to find his friend Sweetie, one of the pet emus he's had for about 10 years, had been shot, in the backyard of his north Midland home.

Midland, Odessa boast state's lowest unemployment

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

- Midland posts 2.

Midland College adopts new add/drop policy

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

Midland College Board of Trustees on Thursday adopted a new policy limiting the number of classes a student can withdraw from during their college careers.

'Love Your Heart' is Marianne Amezcua's message for healthier living

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

Marianne Amezcua's "Love Your Heart" message is more practical than sentimental.

Fifty homes evacuated in Big Spring fire

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

From Staff Reports

HOWARD COUNTY -- Officials are investigating the cause of two fires that started Thursday afternoon, one of which damaged four homes just south of Big Spring.

Officers accept thanks at Masonic luncheon

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

Officers accept thanks at Masonic luncheon

Some 225 city, county, state and federal officers attended the third annual "Honoring Midland's Best" Masonic luncheon Thursday to accept the ovation they often do not hear on the job.

Astronaut tells Boy Scouts space missions thrilling, terrifying

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

Air Force Col.

Regents approve UTPB tuition hike

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:13 EST

From Staff Reports

The University of Texas Board of Regents on Wednesday approved increased tuition rates for 2008-2009.

Mom finds academic success for sons in Midland

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:13 EST

Cindy Meacham moved her sons from Missoula, Mont.

Midland's Marine recruiter named top in district

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:13 EST

The secret to enlisting locals in the military is simple, said Midland's top-ranked Marine recruiter: Don't recruit.

Former Olympian garners Midland political money

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:13 EST

Seeking to win back the Kansas congressional seat he held for 10 years, three-time Olympian Jim Ryun said Wednesday the image problem Democrats are having this year is irrelevant to his party's drive to regain power in Washington.

Hall verdict

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:13 EST

CITY OF MIDLAND

Jury acquits man in assault, drug trial

A 385th District Court jury deliberated for 2 1/2 hours Wednesday before acquitting a 41-year-old Dallas man of family violence assault and cocaine possession.

Greenwood Interact Club looks to buy nets for African families

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:12 EST

They may be from a small town, but the Greenwood Interact Club wants to do big things.

Non-stop Denver flights on airport wish list

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:12 EST

MDC, airport officials gather information to help with flight recruitment

As part of Midland International Airport's effort to retain and expand flights, officials hope to add nonstop flights to Denver on the airport's schedule.

Grand jury indicts man with bank fraud, identity theft

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:12 EST

A Midland resident was indicted for bank fraud and identity theft Wednesday in federal court.

BEER RUNS >> Theft not new crime, but one that doesn't seem to go away

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:17:43 EST

It happens more often than you might think. A customer walks into a gas station, smiles at the clerk and walks out with one -- or sometimes even two -- cases of beer.

District presents solutions to math, science requirements

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:10:11 EST

- Extending courses to junior high students and lengthening days may be part of measures to cope with state mandate.

Eighth-graders surpass state average on reading TAKS

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:10 EST

- Third- and fifth-graders score slightly below.

Surrogacy brings friends son, bonds couples for life

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:10 EST

Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series on this unique family situation.

Teens sustain injuries in rollover

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:10 EST

From Staff Reports

Two teenagers were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital Tuesday night after the SUV they were riding in was involved in a one-vehicle rollover, police said.

Trustees postpone approving citizens committee

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:10 EST

-Will take action at April meeting.

Top Democratic, Republican officials to speak during April's JBS lecture

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:10 EST

- National Democratic Leadership Council leader Harold Ford Jr.

Cocaine charge added to family violence indictment tried in 385th District Court

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

Jurors heard teestimony Tuesday that Chester Arthur Hall Jr.

MDC may take over airport project

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

- Economic development opportunity may cost about $20 million and includes refurbishing a hangar and constructing two new ones.

MPD investigates second armed robbery in less than week

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:40:36 EST

MPD investigates second armed robbery in less than week

From Staff Reports

A Hispanic woman robbed a local Southside convenience store at gunpoint late Monday, according to Midland police.

Architects present plans for Centennial Park transformation; Council to decide whether to go forward with project

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:44:57 EST

Clayton Williams to receive conservation champion award

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

From Staff Reports

Clayton W.

Defender offers help in case of officers' deaths

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

ODESSA -- The red hot question of who defends capital murder defendant Larry Neil White will be taken up again April 14 by Ector County commissioners, who may assign the case to the newly organized West Texas Regional Public Defenders for Capital Murder in Lubbock.

Consultants: Changes to save county nearly $2 million

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

- Carl R.

Basin prays together for critically injured Tejano singer

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

As Grammy-winning Tejano artist Emilio Navaira remained in critical condition at a hospital in Houston Monday night, his fans in the Permian Basin gathered to pray for a man they describe as an inspirational gentleman.

American Diabetes Alert Day meant to urge locals to get tested

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

With a finger prick from a nurse or a 10-question survey that can be taken at home, the American Diabetes Association says locals can keep themselves from becoming one of the nearly 7 million Americans unknowingly living with diabetes.

Masons to honor officers at luncheon

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

From Staff Reports

Midland Masons believe law enforcement officers often do not get the credit they deserve, so they are holding their third annual Honoring Midland's Best Luncheon from 11 a.

Local physicians promoting exam to avoid colon cancer

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:07 EST

Because colorectal cancer is largely without symptoms, a local gastrointerologist is urging people to get examined.

Volunteers sacrifice personal time to protect communities during dangerous times

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:10:10 EST

Editor's note: This is the first part of a two-part series about the local volunteer fire departments.

Journalist to spread word about Rotary scholarship

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:10:09 EST

Former Midlander to discuss experience abroad with UTPB students

Getting a scholarship for master's work in journalism isn't necessarily unusual, but former Midlander Joni Alexander rode one all the way to Cardiff University in Wales.

Local delivery businesses feel strain of increased fuel costs - From delivering furniture to pizzas, the cost of getting goods is rising and in many cases being passed on the customers.

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:10:08 EST

If tonight's dinner menu includes a medium pepperoni from Dino's Pizza, you'll have to spend your own gas money to acquire the pie.

LET THEM NOT BE FORGOTTEN: Monument in Alpine memorializes Texans, others killed in Iraq, Afghanistan

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:36:48 EST

ALPINE -- On a rough-hewn patch of ranchland at the crest of a hill four miles east of this sleepy and artsy Big Bend college town lies a memorial unlike many others. It's a vision that's hard to miss as you drive up over that hill, striking when bathed by morning's first light and beautiful as the sun drops behind the Davis Mountains to the west each night.

Manor Park residents learn the wonders of Wii

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:10:07 EST

Proving not every new gadget is for youngsters, Manor Park has bought one of the newest video game system into its midst -- the Nintendo Wii.

EPA starts cleanup in west Midland County

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:10:07 EST

- Officials say source of groundwater contamination must be found before project can begin.

Visiting soldier thanks area for donations sent to Iraq

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:10:07 EST

ODESSA -- From the study of his parents Odessa home, Sgt.

Area moms group forms to forge friendships, support

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:10:07 EST

ODESSA -- While a group of moms and children huddled near a few picnic tables waiting for the hunt to begin, 3-year-old Hannah Marshall wandered into the grass and discretely placed a few brightly colored eggs in her Easter bucket.

Relief appears on the way for Big Spring hotel industry

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:10:06 EST

- Hampton Inn and Best Western could add 126 rooms to the area to help handle influx of people in need.