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Maintenance services in Midland City will be renewed for two years at a cost of $248,803.28, following an approval spearheaded by Councilmember Jack Ladd.

Local Government Meeting today in Midland

Midland Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 10 am.

Midland swim instructor: ‘I placed top sixteen in the nation consecutively since I was twelve years old’

Midland premier swim teacher Jessica McCoy said she had a very successful career in swimming after starting as a child, which took her all the way through college.

Local Midland bar owners: With mobile bartending ‘you can manage your costs really well’

Ryan Hooper, owner of mobile bartending service Hops and Bubbles and the Hoop and Barrel bar in Midland, said managing a brick and mortar cocktail bar is much more difficult than a mobile bartending service.

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2023

City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 17

This December's entertainment events in Midland

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Midland this month.

Local Government Meeting today in Midland

Midland City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here’s what you need to know!

Local Midland bar owners: ‘The regulars just keep coming back’ and bringing more friends

Ashton Hoop, owner of mobile bartending service Hops and Bubbles and the Hoop and Barrel bar in Midland, said their business has grown with just using word of mouth advertising from their regulars.

Midland City Council approves purchase of new vehicles

The city approved spending over $2 million on dozens of vehicles for the Midland Police Department at a recent council meeting.

Midland Airport to receive new furniture and equipment

Midland City Council approved the purchase of over $200,000 worth of furniture and equipment for the international air and space port terminal building. Councilmember Jack Ladd moved to approve the item. The decision was made in an effort to update the facilities and improve comfort for visitors.

City of Midland City Council met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

City of Midland City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Midland City Council Meeting Today, November 28

Midland Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 10 am.

World War II veteran celebrates 106th birthday with skydive with Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott made a 106-year-old World War II veteran’s birthday all the more memorable by accompanying the gentleman on a skydive. The Office of the Texas Governor said Abbott, a Republican, and Al Blaschke went to Skydive Spaceland San Marcos on Blaschke’s special day. The men were flown in a de Havilland DHC-6-200-Twin Otter aircraft and leapt from 8,500 feet above the ground. This exhilarating event took place in San Marcos, Texas.

Local Midland bar owners: ‘You can't allow outside alcohol in’ even at mobile private parties

Ryan Hooper, owner of mobile bartending service Hops and Bubbles and the Hoop and Barrel bar in Midland, said there are very different rules for their two venues, and different types of events.

City of Midland to spend over $600,000 on equipment for the Fleet Services Department