City of Midland
Recent News About City of Midland
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Midland Gears Up for Halloween Fun with Festive Activities for All Ages
As Halloween approaches, Midland is gearing up for a spooktacular season filled with festive activities for all ages. Local organizations and businesses are inviting residents to join in the fun, ensuring a memorable Halloween experience for families and friends throughout the community.
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Midland fleet specialist a nominee for BTE Award
A fleet specialist with the city of Midland has been nominated for its Be the Energy (BTE) Award.
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Event designer: ‘I've evolved into using the term event designer because I feel like it's more all-encompassing’
Lisa Grissom, event designer and co-founder of Promising Projects, said she now identifies as an "event designer" because it better reflects the comprehensive nature of her work, which includes organizing, producing, and creatively curating events. Grissom was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Midland seeks applicants for city board and commission vacancies
There are available seats on several boards and commissions in the City of Midland, Texas, for residents interested in serving. The terms for these positions generally range from two to four years.
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Local Government Meetings today in Midland County
Midland County Local Government Meetings today.
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Midland County reports first West Nile Virus death in 2024
The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the first West Nile Virus-related death in Midland County this year. The virus, primarily transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, originates from mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds. It is important to note that the disease does not spread from person to person.
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Former Marine: It was a huge and significant stress and financial risk‘ to create my product
Tyler Stallings, an entrepreneur and former Marine, said creating his durable product was a significant financial risk, involving over-engineering with rare earth minerals and titanium, ensuring top quality with his name on the line. Stallings was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Government events this week in Midland County: Oct. 20-26
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
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Former Marine: Crossbows ‘don't have a universal way that they're designed’
Tyler Stallings, an entrepreneur and former Marine, said that crossbows are more complex to design than bows due to their lack of universal parts, and when patenting, it's crucial to clearly define ownership without overstepping boundaries, focusing on utility rather than just design. Stallings was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Midland records lowest unemployment rate among major Texas cities
The Texas Workforce Commission has announced a decrease in the unemployment rate for Midland, Texas. The rate fell from 2.8% in August to 2.6% in September, according to the latest workforce report released by the commission.
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Former Marine entrepreneur: ‘If I could get my bow to my back and be able to retrieve it, that would change the way I hunt’
Tyler Stallings, an entrepreneur and former Marine, said that while bow hunting on the island of Lanai, he encountered difficulties with positioning his bow and realized that if he could securely store it on his back for easy retrieval, it would significantly improve his hunting experience. Stallings was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Midland International sets new record with over 700k airline passengers
Passengers at Midland International Air & Space Port reached a milestone, surpassing 700,000 in fiscal year 2024. This marks the first time the airport has achieved such a figure within a year. Airport officials reported that the number of passengers boarding airlines like Southwest Airlines, American Eagle, United, and Delta exceeded 60,000 in September alone. The total for FY 2024 stood at 740,219 passengers, an increase of 11.84% compared to the previous fiscal year.
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Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
Midland County City Council Meeting starting at 3:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!
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Government events this week in Midland County: Oct. 13-19
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
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Love Midland to host launch event
A non-profit organization is set to hold a launch event at Astound Stadium on October 12. The inaugural Love Midland Kickoff Event will provide an opportunity for interested individuals to engage in activities and learn about volunteer projects.
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Midland Crime Stoppers earn four awards at state conference
Midland Crime Stoppers returned from the 35th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference in Waco with four accolades.
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Midland carries out demolition of dangerous structure on Canyon Drive
A building located in the 100 block of Canyon Drive, which the city classified as a dangerous structure, has been demolished under the Dangerous Building program.
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Oilfield influencer: ‘What goes on in the Middle East’ always ‘affects the oil price’
Joseph Norman, oilfield influencer and optimization consultant, said that conflicts in the Middle East, like the recent Israel-Iran incident, consistently impact oil prices and affect the cash flow of oil and gas companies reliant on futures and hedging. Norman was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Oilfield influencer: ‘It's not about what you lost, it's about what you've got’
Joseph Norman, oilfield influencer and optimization consultant, said that in business and entrepreneurship, it's important to focus on the audience you have rather than worrying about lost followers, as perseverance is key to handling criticism and setbacks. Norman was a guest on a recent episode of the Best of Midland Podcast.
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Local Government Meeting today in Midland County
Midland County Local Government Meeting today.