A recent article in the Midland Reporter-Telegram explores the character of West Texans. The region is described as being built on grit and change. Further information on this topic is available from the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Details about the article can be found through Google News, which provides access to the Midland Reporter-Telegram's coverage of the region and its people.
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How buying a DQ blizzard this Thursday can help save a child's life at MCH
Participating Dairy Queen locations in West Texas are scheduled to host their annual Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 30, to raise money …
Chris Brazzell II suffers knee injury at Carolina Panthers training camp
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KOSA) - The Midland Lee alum was carted off the field following a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in hi…
Midland Crime Stoppers seeks public help identifying 2 men in ATM fraud case
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men in connection with a fraud investigation.…
Routine patrol triggers radiation alarm, leading to multi-agency recovery in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A routine patrol in West Texas turned into a multi-agency hazmat recovery operation over the weekend after a …
Brothers, 11 and 14, left without parents after mother, father die in separate crashes exactly 2 years apart
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) — Two boys in Kansas are grieving the loss of their father in a motorcycle accident exactly two years after…
Big Spring car show to honor veterans and U.S. anniversaries
The West Texas VA Health Care System is scheduled to host its third annual Freedom Rides Rally Car Show on Aug. 1 at the George H. O'Brien, …
Diamondback Energy donates over $1M to Midland College I&E program
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Diamondback Energy has donated more than $1 million to Midland College’s Instrumental and Electrical and Automation …
Laredo man sentenced to federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor
LAREDO, Texas (KOSA) - A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. Accord…
Big Spring Aquatic Center closing for the season soon
The Russ McEwen Aquatic Center in Big Spring, Texas, is scheduled to close for the season on Saturday, August 1st.
Midland County approves West County drainage project design
Midland County officials have approved the design phase of the West County Drainage Project, a major construction initiative aimed at reduci…
Man accused of abducting 13-year-old girl from home dies in shooting during active Amber Alert
BELLEVIEW, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - Authorities say a Florida girl has been found safe following an Amber Alert, with the suspect dead foll…
Reward offered for wanted suspect accused in child sex crimes
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted on multi…