Midland Reporter-Telegram

Oil prices hit two-month lows Wednesday as government data showed that energy demand continues to slump. Full Story »

Jacksonville State Rep. Chuck Hopson's recent switch from the Democrats to Republicans brings to mind a story Texas Tech Chancellor Kent Hance told from his days in Congress. Full Story »

Letter unintentionally makes reader laugh Full Story »

Guilty pleas accepted and sentences imposed Nov. 23-27 by District Judges Robin Malone Darr and John G. Hyde: Full Story »

Whether it's carrying around a roll of toilet paper to handle tears, crushing "garage sale" china to get out anger or simply hanging the stocking of the one who's no longer here, Hospice of Midland staff said recognizing grief during the holidays is important. Full Story »

On two split votes, Midland City Council members voted Tuesday to dispense with two key provisions of the new oil and gas drilling ordinance, but they listened all afternoon to a raft of requests for amendments and appeared to have satisfied most concerns by the time they approved the document on its second and final reading and adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Full Story »

State Rep. Tom Craddick (R-Midland) announced Monday he has filed papers to seek re-election to the Texas House of Representatives for District 82. Full Story »

Loading boxes from the about 200-pound stack of food collected under the Christmas tree this week, Michael Anthony said he's been shocked at the generosity of strangers. Full Story »

At least 350 James R. Brooks Middle School students on Tuesday saw Big Bend National Park and Mars in a new way through a program called Earthview presented by the Petroleum Museum. Full Story »

Steve Pearce brought his campaign for New Mexico's Second Congressional District east to Midland Tuesday, visiting with local business operators to discuss issues of concern. Full Story »

Driving while intoxicated: Jeffrey Manuel Hinojos, 37, of Midland was arrested Sunday by Midland police in the 4300 block of Neely Avenue on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Full Story »

DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend whose husband is isolating her from family and friends. He’s a counselor, and he uses his training as a psychologist to convince her that none of her friends are to be trusted. He twists anything we do or say to keep her at a distance from us. Full Story »

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Bud,” and I have been married more than 50 years. It has been a great half-century. We have good jobs and a fantastic family. Full Story »

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Richard Galle, director of Operations at the Sibley Nature Center, will give a program on photoeditting and the basics of Adobe Photoshop. The public is invited to attend. Full Story »

Animal Services Director Paul O’Neill is hoping puppies, kittens and adult animals at the shelter will get homes in time for Christmas. Full Story »

We recently read a survey that said the reading skills of the American public continues to decline in a world connected through cell phones and laptop computers. Full Story »

Fog and freezing mist still present in northern Permian Basin. Black ice possible on roadways, particularly on overpasses and bridges. Loop 250 in Midland is closed. Full Story »

As MARC clients weighed the first bags of pecans brought in for cracking and shelling Monday, another Midlander wandered through the door with a bucket to add to the stack. Full Story »

Midland Independent School District trustees will meet in closed session during their 4 p.m. meeting today to discuss Superintendent Sylvester Perez' evaluation and an extension of his contract. Full Story »

A 52-year-old Midland County man likely will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury handed down a 99-year and a 75-year sentence Monday on two counts of indecency with a child by contact. Full Story »

From TxDOT: Westbound lanes of Interstate 20 at the east interchange in Midland (about Mile Marker 143) are still blocked as crews attempt to clear an accident scene, involving a pickup truck, a bus, and a tractor-trailer that jacknifed trying to stop following the pickup-bus accident. Full Story »

Without them knowing it, Henderson Elementary School's 500 students are building their brains and developing calmer demeanors -- at least partially due to classical music playing in the hallways. Full Story »

The Department of Family and Protective Services is working to step up its education efforts in hopes of decreasing the number of infants who die unnecessarily. Full Story »

With the county's four courts trying cases regularly, officials say they need a minimum of at least 250 potential jurors each week when all the courts have trials scheduled to make sure they have enough from which to pull panels. Full Story »

Telling combat stories from 65 years ago, the voices are measured and matter of fact while describing desperate battles from which fellow airmen did not return. Full Story »