City of Midland
Recent News About City of Midland
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1:11 Project visits Midland City Hall to raise awareness about dangers of Fentanyl
The city of Midland recently played host to the 1:11 Project on May 3, an event aimed at providing information on the dangers of fentanyl. The 1:11 Drug & Fentanyl Awareness Program is a registered non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about the risks associated with Fentanyl and fighting against its misuse.
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Founder of Archway Outreach: Mental Disorders ‘are things that we earn as we go through life’
Allison Hartzoge, founder of Archway Outreach, said that conditions like anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder are learned throughout life, not innate, and are used as primary classifications in her counseling and therapy work. Hartzoge was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Youth Advisory Council slated to take on special project at Butler Park
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the city of Midland is set to partake in a unique project at Butler Park, located at 3801 Bluebird Lane, on May 4. The council will be involved in painting the restroom facility at the park.
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Cookie Encounter delights Midland with a decorating class for beginners
The next class on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Midland location, and hopes to draw crowds eager to learn the art of cookie decoration.
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Popular Midland hot dog stand searches for new home.
Mikey Dogs, a popular eatery in Midland, is seeking a new location after selling its last hot dog at the American Legion on April 28. The upcoming location will serve as the establishment's summer spot and will operate under new hours.
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Government events this May in Midland County
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this month.
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Median house prices increase in Odessa, Midland
The Texas Realtor’s Texas Quarterly Housing Report, released on April 24, discovered shifts in market dynamics with increased supply and rising median house prices. Odessa and Midland were included in the report, accounting for the largest increase in prices.
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Midland honors similarly named band with proclamation before concert
The city of Midland paid tribute to the country music group, also named Midland, by presenting them with a key to the city on April 26. The Mayor of Midland, Lori Blong, handed over the key to the trio - Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy - in a ceremony at Centennial Park. This event took place before the band's performance at Hacienda Events Center.
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OPINION: The 'Christian Nationalist' Label Will Not Stick
As a political observer and sometimes activist, I am accustomed to others' efforts to label their opponents. This is standard practice for politicians and the media, who know that disparaging the proponents of ideas they do not like is a way to avoid debate.
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Bailey of Diamondback Energy: 'We know that city parks are frequented by all of our citizens, and we want these parks to be a place that they enjoy'
The City of Midland recently marked Arbor Day with a special event, in collaboration with Keep Midland Beautiful (KMB) and Diamondback Energy. The occasion saw the planting of 65 new trees at Garrett-Brown Park. The city highlighted that Diamondback Energy commits to planting 100 trees annually at the city's parks, as part of an ongoing partnership between these three entities.
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Founder of Archway Outreach: Archway Outreach hailed from ‘putting an office in Spectrum of Solutions as a project
Allison Hartzoge, founder of Archway Outreach, said Spectrum Solutions aimed to provide a variety of therapies for children on the spectrum, eventually evolving into Archway Outreach to address the extensive therapeutic needs of families dealing with autism and spectrum disorders. Hartzoge was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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April 26: Commemorating the Death Anniversary of the American-British Actress Bessie Love
Bessie Love died on April 26, 1986, at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood, London, from natural causes.
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Delta Airlines resumes Midland-Austin service
Residents of Midland have been granted an additional route to Austin, following the city's announcement of Delta Airlines' reinstated service between Midland International Air & Space Port and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, effective from April 22. This marks a significant return as it has been a decade since a Delta aircraft last bridged the gap between the Permian Basin and the state capital.
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Midland city council meeting recap: April 23
The Midland City Council convened for a general meeting on April 23 at 10 a.m. at City Hall, where presentations from city staff shed light on fiscal matters. The discussions were timely as the council gears up to formulate the budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year during the summer months.
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Triggs: 'Hogan’s going to be the only public golf course in a 20-mile radius'
The Midland City Council deliberated on potential enhancements to the Hogan Park Golf Course during its regular meeting on April 23, but refrained from taking any action. The council paid heed to the suggestions put forth by Planning and Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs.
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MOVE Midland identifies two candidates for City Council endorsement
MOVE Midland aims to move Midland forward while focusing on our citizens’ tax dollars, well-being, and community vision. As part of this commitment, we look to endorse local candidates who align with these values. After a thorough evaluation, we have identified two candidates who each bring unique perspectives to the Midland City Council. While recognizing that both candidates have their strengths and limitations, we find it challenging to endorse one over the other. Therefore, we have requested personal statements from both candidates to provide voters with additional insights to aid in their decision-making process.
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Spectrum of Solutions Announces Basin’s Got Talent Winners
Midland-based Spectrum of Solutions announced the winners of its Basin’s Got Talent competition on April 6. The winners were announced on the organization’s website.
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Infinium partners with Kinetik Holdings to advance carbon capture, eFuels production
Infinium, a producer of ultra-low carbon electrofuels ("eFuels"), has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Kinetik Holdings, a midstream energy company, to purchase carbon dioxide captured from Kinetik's gas processing system in the Permian Basin.
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Midland Health holds first employee vendor sale
Midland Health Volunteer Auxiliary department hosted its first employee vendor sale, featuring crafts and decorations sold by hospital staff on Saturday.
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Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland sharing culture through children programs
The Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland (HCCM), a children’s nonprofit, shares the culture of Mexico through artistic educational programs. In an interview with Midland Times on April 15, Executive Director of HCCM Cal delaPena discussed what Hispanic culture means to him and how these learning opportunities impact the community.