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Midland’s labor market remained strong in February despite a slight rise in unemployment. The Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday unemployment in its Midland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) ...

Junior Kasen Brooks and sophomore Kealani Weeks swept the Midland Reporter-Telegram Athletes of the Week for Greenwood track and field.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Rays began their season of ...