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Board hears what community wants in next superintendent

A good communicator, inspirational leader and someone who has a "runway left" on their career is what community focus group members said they were looking for in the next Midland Independent School District superintendent.

Tensions high as library prepares for consultants' review

Tensions were high at times during Thursday's Library Advisory Board meeting where members said they're concerned about the upcoming assessment of the library and want to ensure the entity maintains its downtown presence.

UTPB announces deep discount on summer classes

University of Texas of the Permian Basin will be offering 50 percent off summer tuition for graduate students pursuing a degree in education and President David Watts announced Thursday the reduction extends to the university's Alternate Route to Certification program.

Joys of life abound in kindness, giving, beauty

Among life's grandest joys are striking a balance; ethically solving a problem involving mind, heart and intuition; taking a stand without being duplicitous; and being true to conscience and principle.

DEAR ABBY: Friends privy to couple's problems refuse to socialize with them

DEAR ABBY: "Oscar" and I have been married for three years. We have had many ups and downs and a few near-separations, but we're now on a better path and working hard on our relationship.