The Advocate, Midland, TX (2025)

10/19/2025

MISSING WOMAN UPDATE — TRAGIC DISCOVERY

Authorities in Pennsylvania say human remains believed to be those of missing Philadelphia beauty queen Kada Scott have been found after an anonymous tip led investigators to the site.

While final identification is pending, this tragic turn highlights how critical it is for communities to speak up when they know something. Even the smallest tip can help bring answers to a grieving family.

If you ever have information about a missing person, please contact your local police, call 1-800-THE-LOST (NCMEC), or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Let’s keep Kada’s family in our prayers tonight. 💔

10/18/2025

𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥
Imagine sitting at home with your kids when three masked strangers in creepy costumes start pounding on your door, yelling “If you don’t come out, we’ll come in!” That’s what happened in Alexandria, Virginia this week—caught on a Ring camera.

The suspects (dressed as a clown, “Michael Myers,” and a nun) didn’t stop at threats. Police say they went into the backyard, damaged a fence and storage shed, then fled. No one was hurt, but the family inside was terrified.

Alexandria Police are asking neighbors near S. Iris St. around 9:50 p.m., Oct. 14 to check security cameras. Anyone with information can call Detective B. Gibson at 571-388-7615 (tips can be anonymous).

Do you think prosecutors should hit them with burglary and terroristic threat charges—or is this just a “Halloween prank gone wrong”?

10/17/2025

⚠️ 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝟑 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬

Deputies in Florida say a 12-year-old was detained over a notebook with names and threats. Not our town—but patterns travel fast.

✅ Backpacks & notebooks: look for lists, violent drawings, or “jokes” about harm.
✅ Phones & group chats: open Notes/Docs, group texts, and deleted folders.
✅ Mood shifts: isolation, revenge talk, sudden fascination with “lists.”

According to deputies, families named in the notebook were contacted and the student is in juvenile custody. Unknowns: who else saw it, how long it circulated, whether peers reported it.

Parents: do you check phones nightly or just weekends? What’s your rule?

10/17/2025

Midland man sentenced in 2024 driveby 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚: 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 — 𝟑𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

A young Midlander didn’t make it home from Howard Dr. in Oct. 2024

Today, according to the 385th District Court, the shooter pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 35 years.

What happened (timeline):
• Oct 19, 2024: 22-year-old Savanna Callaway was killed in a drive-by on Howard Dr., police say.
• Detectives traced a black 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 through neighborhood cameras.
• Arrests followed: Joe-Daniel Ricardo Gutierrez (shooter) and Ivan Blake Galindo (driver); Daniel Velasquez was arrested Oct 31, 2024, per MPD.
• Sentencing: Gutierrez received 35 years after a guilty plea.

For the family and this city: We pray comfort over Savanna’s loved ones. Justice in court is a step—healing takes a community.

Your voice:
Do you feel 35 years is too light / about right / too heavy for this case? Keep it respectful for the family below.

10/17/2025

Community Alert: North Midland Shop Break-In

Security video shows two individuals breaking into Tall City Sneakers near the mall. We’re sharing this to help the owners and police, and to keep neighbors informed.

If you recognize the people or vehicle in the footage—or saw anything unusual around the time of the break-in—please contact Midland Police (non-emergency) or 911. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers / P3 Tips.

How to help & stay safe
• Store owners: double-check exterior lighting, cameras, and alarm settings; save and back up footage.
• Neighbors: report late-night loitering, car “casing,” or repeated drive-bys after closing time.
• If you witness a crime in progress: do not confront—call 911 immediately and note time, direction of travel, and any plate details.

We stand with the business and with everyone working to keep our community safe. Let’s put accurate information in more hands and help bring accountability.

10/16/2025

⚠️ 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 — 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲

Reports out of Charlotte, NC say a school employee has been charged in a violent incident off campus. Details are still developing; remember, charges are allegations until proven.

This isn’t Midland—but it’s a reminder to check how our own schools keep kids safe:

Ask your district this week:
• Background checks: Are non-teacher staff re-screened annually?
• Arrest alerts: If an employee is charged, does HR get notified automatically?
• Parent notice: What triggers a parent update and how fast does it go out?
• Tip lines: What’s the anonymous tip number for staff or parents?

If you have verified information or official statements, drop sources in the comments (links preferred). We’ll compile a 1-page checklist for Midland families and share it here.

Question for parents/teachers: What’s one policy you want MISD to publish in plain English—today?

10/16/2025

MISSING CHILD ALERT — CA GIRL NOT SEEN IN OVER A YEAR

California authorities are desperately searching for a young girl who, heartbreakingly, has not been seen in at least 12 months. Detectives say the most recent photo available is already two years old. This means her appearance today could be very different, making public awareness even more critical.

Cases like this remind us why we must keep the stories of missing children alive, no matter how much time has passed. Every share keeps hope alive, and every detail could be the one that breaks the silence.

📞 If you have any information about missing children in your community, contact:
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
• Local law enforcement or FBI tip line in your area

🙏 Please pray for this child’s safety, and share her story to keep her face and name in the public eye.

10/15/2025

She Went for a Walk… and Never Came Home

In San Antonio, the community was shaken when Stacey Dramiga, a 44-year-old mother, vanished after going on a simple morning walk along the Salado Creek Greenway Trail in September 2024. Friends and neighbors said walking that trail was part of her routine. But this time, Stacey never came home.

For months, her disappearance weighed heavily on her family. Flyers, searches, and prayers filled the city as loved ones begged for answers. That heartbreak turned to devastation when her body was discovered near the same trail. Officials confirmed her death was not an accident — she had suffered a fatal head wound.

Now, after nearly a year of waiting, the community is learning that a suspect has been arrested. Authorities plan to reveal more details as the case heads to court.

For Stacey’s family, this is the beginning of accountability. For the community, it’s a reminder that safety can be shattered in the most ordinary moments. A walk, a jog, or a morning routine should never end in tragedy.

👉 If you know anything about suspicious activity near the Salado Trail during that time — even something you thought was small — call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Your detail might matter.

10/15/2025

Bentwood Drive Party Shooting Update

In Midland, a community is still searching for answers after the violent shooting at a party on Bentwood Drive on September 28th.

This week, 19-year-old Gage Earl Ellison was arrested in San Antonio and transferred to the Midland County Jail. He is being held on a $1 million bond in connection with the shooting.

According to investigators, the violence broke out late at night during a crowded party, leaving the neighborhood shaken and families searching for safety in their own homes. Authorities tracked Ellison hundreds of miles away in San Antonio before bringing him back to face charges here in Midland.

The fact that law enforcement pursued this case across the state shows just how serious this incident was — and how important it is to bring accountability when our community is threatened.

This tragedy reminds us that public safety is deeply personal. Every parent, every family, every neighbor deserves to know their loved ones can gather without fear of violence.

The Advocate will continue to follow this case closely and share updates as they unfold.

10/12/2025

$1000 REWARD! For the 1st tip that leads to Angelicas location but more importantly, the childrens whereabouts. Midland Tx

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Please, Help me find my Daughters..

Update: It has come to my attention that some people are trying to say Angelica has been keeping the kids from me because I inappropriately touched my children, and I just want to say these allegations are false and were found to be made false by CPS and trained child interviewers. It was stated by CPS that they knew off the bat my children were being coached to say those things. Things they knew nothing about until being coached by Angelica and her mother. After this event is when I lost contact with Angelica and my daughters. Due to that event I saught legal help and have been awarded custody of my daughters by judge Brent Morgan in midland Tx family court.

Update: I want to thank everyone who has reached out with any and all information. I am now offering an award to the 1st one to lead us to her location with the children and once the children are in mine or law enforcements hands they will get the cash reward. $1000.

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