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My First $1 Million: Retired High School Teacher, 55, Midland County, Michigan

"It wasn't like there was some surprise when we hit $1 million — we slowly and steadily saw it coming."

Kiplinger

Who Is Victor Mata Villarreal? Suspect In Midland Texas Shooting Linked To Prior Police Chase Gunfire

A deadly shooting in Midland, Texas, left one dead and ten injured. The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was found dead after a standoff with police.

International Business Times UK

Midland Texas mass shooting: Mayor says shooter who killed 1, injured 11 was dead after hours-long standoff

At least a dozen people were shot in Midland Texas on Friday morning prompting an hourslong standoff though it is not yet known what led up to the mass shooting. The shooter wa dead, mayor Lori Blong confirmed. “We do have 11 known victims at this time. There’s at least…

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Midland police ID suspect in shooting that left one victim dead, 10 injured

Officials said that the suspect, who had been wanted for attempted capital murder since Wednesday, was found dead in the building where he was barricaded.

The Texas Tribune

Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospital

Midland police reported that suspected shooter was dead after two-hour standoff

The Guardian - US

Texas shooting leaves 1 dead and 9 injured as police are in a standoff with a suspect

Officials say a shooting in Midland, Texas, has left one person dead and nine others in the hospital

The Independent UK

Midland High School closed after weekend fire incident, activities suspended; when will classes resume? Key details inside

A fire at St. Theresa's Catholic High School in Midland has led to the cancellation of classes for the entire week. The blaze, contained to one room, caused smoke and water damage throughout the north wing. Restoration work is underway, preventing students and staff from accessing the building. All school…

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Michigan’s latest dam safety crisis revives calls for reforms, funding

Michigan leaders are vowing action on dam safety reforms after the latest dam failure crisis

The Independent UK

Bo French was invited to Midland GOP forum, despite candidate’s claims he wasn’t

A Midland County Republican Women official said they tried for months to extend an invitation to French, who is in a runoff with incumbent Jim Wright, but were unable to reach him.

The Texas Tribune

Mike Miles’ Former Charter School Network Expands Its Footprint in Texas

Some school district leaders say they believed they had only one option for a partnership to avoid state takeover.

Texas Observer

An Unexpected Rally Has This Tiny Stock Turning Heads

One of Barchart’s top 100 bullish price surprises yesterday was Smith Midland, a Virginia-based building materials company. Up 14% on the day, a closer look at this unassuming micro-cap stock suggests there is something very appealing about it.

Barchart

A small oil company polluted Midland’s water reserve. The cleanup has dragged on for years.

Cleaning up oilfield pollution in arid West Texas is costly and complicated. The bankruptcy process allows companies to move on while the public pays the price.

The Texas Tribune

“My child was screaming like crazy:” West Texas parents outraged over alleged abuse of kids

The Midland school district has said it has followed the law. Six teachers and the school principal have either resigned or been fired over the alleged abuse of special needs students.

The Texas Tribune

Hoping to curb roadside deaths, TxDOT is helping stranded drivers in West Texas

The one-year experiment in Midland and Ector counties is based on similar efforts in larger cities. A nonprofit backed by oil companies and Midland County are helping pay for it.

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Why Are Companies Pulling Out Of Austin Airports? Delta Airlines Cancelling Flights Is Latest To Abandon US City

Delta ends Austin-Midland route in Nov 2025, joining American in slashing flights as demand dips, impacting travelers and Austin's economy.

The Texas Tribune

Midland school board votes to restore school name honoring Confederate general

Five years ago, during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, the board voted to change the high school to Legacy High. On Tuesday, it reversed course.

The Texas Tribune

Five years after shedding Confederate moniker, a West Texas high school may be Lee High again

The Midland school district rebranded Robert E. Lee High as Legacy High in 2020, part of a nationwide trend to distance public places from the Confederacy.

The Texas Tribune

Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods

Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.

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Moonlighting Midland Prosecutor Means Freedom for Samuel Sanchez

“He just cried. He was just overwhelmed with emotion.”

The Texas Tribune

Photos: “No Kings” protests across Texas

Eight Tribune photographers in eight Texas cities covered Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Here is some of their work.

Texas Observer

‘You Don’t Have to Kill Us. You Don’t Have to Throw Us Away.’

Clinton Young spent nearly two decades condemned to die. His peaceful, productive time out on bond poses questions about how Texas decides who lives long enough to get another chance.

The Texas Tribune

Can Texas clean up fracking water enough to use for farming? One company thinks so.

The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis.

The Texas Tribune

1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating under new performance standards

Failing grades for districts were made public for the first time since 2019. They showed schools with the poorest students were more likely to get a low score.

The Texas Tribune

“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.

Texas Observer

Did Mike Miles’ Former Charter School Network Fail to Provide Required Classes?

A Third Future Schools-Texas elementary school in Midland has been accused of neglecting social studies and physical education.

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