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A recent aerial photo provided by Midland County shows progress on the new Midland County Detention Center being built on SCR 1140.

A recent aerial photo provided by Midland County shows progress on the new Midland County Detention Center being built on SCR 1140.

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Construction continues on Midland County Detention Center in Greenwood

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Work is steadily progressing on the new Midland County Detention Center, a $171 million project that remains on track for completion later this year, according to Midland County officials. The facility, located on South County Road 1140 in Greenwood, has been under construction since May 2024.
Greenwood 8th grader Kyndi Smith showing her Berkshire this week at the Houston Livestock Show, where she took home breed champion. Smith will show again on Thursday where she will compete for Grand Champion.

Greenwood 8th grader Kyndi Smith showing her Berkshire this week at the Houston Livestock Show, where she took home breed champion. Smith will show again on Thursday where she will compete for Grand Champion.

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Greenwood 8th grader Kyndi Smith

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Healthy Kids Running Series returns to Midland for 10th Spring Session

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a national, nonprofit youth running program designed to be fun, inclusive, and inspiring for children of all ages. The program’s mission is to encourage kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle while building confidence and self-esteem through running.
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Cotton Quick Take

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
March 9, 2026 The Week Ahead This week is shaping up to be driven far more by macro forces than traditional agricultural fundamentals, as the war in Iran has ignited a sharp increase in energy markets and triggered broader commodity buying.

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$10,000 donation supports STEAM learning at Greenwood ISD

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Permian Resources donated $10,000 to the Greenwood ISD Education Foundation to help support the foundation’s Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) grant program. The donation was presented to district leaders and members of the education foundation board on Thursday, March 5.

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One arrested after narcotics unit, SWAT execute search warrant

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
GREENWOOD - A Midland man was arrested Mar. 10, after investigators with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home 1000 block of North County Road 1130, where authorities say several types of illegal drugs were found.
Firefighters battle flames from a burning semi-truck pulling a tanker trailer on FM 1379 near East County Road 120 on Tuesday, March 10. The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and Midland Fire Department responded. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters battle flames from a burning semi-truck pulling a tanker trailer on FM 1379 near East County Road 120 on Tuesday, March 10. The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and Midland Fire Department responded. No injuries were reported.

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Firefighters battle flames

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
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