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Greenwood fire chief encourages 4th of July fireworks, urges quick 911 calls if needed

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body GREENWOOD The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is encouraging folks to enjoy their Independence Day celebrations while remembering to call 911 immediately if a fire starts to get out of control.

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New flashing 4-way stops installed at two intersections

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body MIDLAND COUNTY - Midland County has completed the installation of new flashing 4-way stop signs at two intersections along the E. County Road 173 corridor southeast of Midland as part of an ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.

Firefighters with the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department

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Firefighters with the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Screwworm fly reaches West Texas; infections confirmed near Ozona, in Big Bend Region

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body WEST TEXAS - The number of confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas continues to climb as the screwworm fly spreads closer to the Permian Basin. A recent case was confirmed in Crockett County outside Ozona.

Greenwood runners compete among nation’s best at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon

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Greenwood runners compete among nation’s best at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body EUGENE, OR - Four Greenwood ISD students recently competed against some of the nation’s top track athletes at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, one of the most prestigious high school and middle school track meets in the country.

Greenwood graduate Jace Dorner, left, shakes hands with Midland County Sheriff David Criner after being promoted to sergeant in the Midland County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division.

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Greenwood graduate Jace Dorner

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Free Fourth of July pancake breakfast returns to fire station

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body GREENWOOD - Before fireworks begin, residents can fuel up at the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department's annual Fourth of July pancake breakfast. The free breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the fire station, 3103 FM 1379.

This photo shows one of the main tools being used to stop New World screwworm

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This photo shows one of the main tools being used to stop New World screwworm

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Body This photo shows one of the main tools being used to stop New World screwworm. The green pupae are sterile flies before they emerge.

Greenwood graduate named chief of staff for USDA agency

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Greenwood graduate named chief of staff for USDA agency

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Body WASHINGTON, DC - Greenwood High School graduate Kyle Allen has been promoted to chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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Cheetahs carry Basin pride to Nike Outdoor Nationals

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Body EUGENE, OR - Six athletes from the Midland Cheetahs Track Club are set to compete this week at the prestigious Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, earning their place among some of the top junior high and high school runners in the nation.

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