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The bridge on Interstate 20 overpassing South Midkiff Road has been completed and is now open for commuters to drive on.

Five days a week, the Meals on Wheels program delivers 500 meals to home bound seniors all over the community.

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State Rep. and former House Speaker Tom Craddick, pictured above on the House floor on March 25, 2015, was elected to his 50th consecutive year in office. Credit: Texas House of Representatives ...

Fitzgerald said he wanted to learn more. His friend connected him to the father and son representing the mineral owners: Tom Craddick, a state representative from Midland who served as the speaker ...

So you had to make a lot of adjustments and compromises. Tom Craddick: When I wanted to introduce a bill, I went up to the clerk, who used to sit in front of the Speaker. She looked up at the ...

AUSTIN — Texas Speaker Tom Craddick, whose future as a state leader hinges on the outcome of a dozen highly contested House races, is ending the election hoarding $2.3 million in his own ...

AUSTIN — House Speaker Tom Craddick did not lose as many allies in Tuesday's primaries as expected by his critics, who, nevertheless, contend Craddick remains far short of necessary votes to win ...

Rep. Tom Craddick is seeking to strengthen oversight over and enforcement of oilfield thefts. On Tuesday, Craddick filed HB 3707, which introduces stricter penalties for violations and creates new ...

Rep. Tom Craddick, the longest-serving legislator in Texas House history, and his wife, Nadine, have been honored with a sculpture at Midland International Air & Space Port. A symbol of dedication ...

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Christi Craddick, daughter of former House speaker and current state Rep ...