Midland voters re‑elected Rep. Tom Craddick to the Texas House for District 82, a seat that covers Midland, Martin and Dawson counties, according to FirstAlert7. Craddick, a former House speaker and current dean of the Texas House, also chairs the Transportation Committee.
In his victory remarks, Craddick noted the “challenging political environment Republicans faced across the state and nation” during this election cycle, emphasizing the need to “stand firm on the principles that have guided Texas.” He said his focus for the next legislative session will remain on a strong economy, protecting private property rights, investing in infrastructure, strengthening public education, and supporting the Permian Basin’s continued success.
President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to celebrate a record‑high stock market day that followed the recent midterm elections. He posted, “Stock Market just hit another Record High — 91 Days in just a short period of time — Less than two years. Your 401(k)s are through the roof. Record Setting All! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” as reported by FirstAlert7.
Trump also told Fox News that he would work with Democrats, saying, “Congratulations to the Democrats… I think the Democrats did a good job. They fought hard… I would do that. I think the Democrats want to work with me.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,519 points, or 2.9%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.9% on the same day.
Midland investors and retirees, many of whom hold 401(k) accounts, are likely to feel the impact of the market surge, reinforcing the importance of the administration’s pro‑business policies that have helped keep the Permian Basin thriving.
Separately, November marks Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, and Medical Center Hospital Director of Cardiopulmonary Services Renato Galindo highlighted the need for early screening. Galindo explained that COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, conditions often linked to smoking or harmful particle exposure.
“For the state of Texas, there’s over 1 million Texans diagnosed with COPD, which means there could be another million not being properly treated,” Galindo said. He urged residents to seek pulmonary function tests and stay current on vaccinations, especially as winter and flu season approach.
Anyone in Midland who suspects they may have COPD or wants to learn more about screening is encouraged to consult a local physician for evaluation and testing.
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