Midland County

2 fact sheets

Friday, October 16

ElectionsOdessa, Midland CountyOct 16, 2026

Democratic Governor nominee Hinojosa holds rally in Odessa before early voting

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas Governor, is scheduled to headline a Get Out the Vote rally in Odessa on October 22. The rally will focus on voter mobilization and volunteer coordination ahead of early voting for the November 3 election.

Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for Texas Governor; state representative and former civil rights union lawyer; Greg Abbott, Incumbent Governor of Texas

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Saturday, October 3

Public SafetyMidland, TexasOct 3, 2026

One killed, ten hurt in mass shooting in Midland, Texas

Victor Mata Villarreal opened fire at bystanders and officers in Midland, Texas on Friday morning around 8 a.m. One person was killed and ten others injured. Villarreal barricaded himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic and was found dead around 12:30 p.m. after an hourslong standoff with police.

Victor Mata Villarreal, Suspected gunman; Edward Randall Scott, Victim killed in shooting; Lori Blong, Midland Mayor

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News