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Hometown Happenings

Dr. Steve Thomas, President of Midland College, enjoys a VIP event held at the new Lone Star Bar. Shown with Dr. Thomas is Midland Chamber VP, Gayna Olivias, co-owner of Lone Star.

Miss Meredith Westmoreland was honored with a graduation ‘Top Dog’ Luncheon by her aunt and uncle, Debra and Fred Westmoreland. Classmates were treated to hot dogs from Brad Logan , the ‘Hot Dog Guy’and cupcakes at the luncheon. Pictured: Ceci and Todd Westmoreland, Meredith, Debra and Fred Westmoreland.

One of Midland’s busiest, Judge Jody Gilles, still fnds time to volunteer within the community, as he is shown here helping a student at Bynum School with his hippotherapy (horse therapy) .

At an event recognizing 9/11, several Gold Star families were remembered, including those of (left to right) Sylvia Macias, Carolyn Hobby, Leta Henson, Melissa Volker Back and Denise Garza. (Photo by Wallace Craig)

U.S. Representative Michael Conaway and wife Suzanne along with many others, enjoy the Memorial Day event held at the American Air Power Museum, formerly known as the Confederate Air Force museum. (Photo by Wallace Craig)

Tim Baker, founder of The Springboard Center, was honored for his hard work, his vision, and leadership in creating a state of the art treatment facility for addictive disease. Proclamations were issued by the State of Texas and the City of Midland declaring Thursday, June 23rd, as “Tim Baker” day. Shown with the honoree are City Council members Jeff Sparks and Jerry Morales. (Photo by Wallace Craig)

Metta Preas shares a laugh with former newspaper columnist, Ed Todd, at her recent retirement party held at the Museum of the Southwest. Metta, the longest employee at the museum, retired after 32 years of managing the Turner Mansion, home of the Museum of the Southwest. (Photo by Wallace Craig)