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Local Government Meeting today in Midland County

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


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Government events this week in Midland County: March 9-15

The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.


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Entertainment events this week in Midland County: March 9-15

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


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Religious meetings this week in Midland County: March 9-15

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Midland County this week.


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Drought conditions persist in Midland County with warm weather expected much of the week

The latest report by the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that Midland County continues to face significant drought conditions.


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Family & kids events this week in Midland County: March 9-15

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Midland County this week.


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Fix West Texas to host drive-thru vaccine clinic for pets

Fix West Texas will host a drive-thru vaccine clinic on March 7-8 at 9507 W CR 77, behind MidCities Church on Highway 191. The clinic will be open from 10 a.m. to noon both days.


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Midland County Hospital District Police earns certified autism center status, second in Texas

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) awarded the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation to Midland County Hospital District Police Department, the second law enforcement agency in Texas to earn the prestigious credential, according to a press release by Midland Memorial Hospital.


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New Fitness Court® opens at Dennis the Menace Park

The City of Midland, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the National Fitness Campaign, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 to officially open the new Fitness Court® at Dennis the Menace Park.


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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin receives sculpture donation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin received a sculpture donation from artist Robert Thomas titled “Generational Wisdom.” The piece has been installed at the Midland office and reflects the organization’s mission of fostering one-to-one mentoring relationships, according to Executive Director Kayla Minchew.


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Midland continues work on water line valve amid service disruptions

The City of Midland, Texas, is working with A&B Valve and a team from HyFlow to repair a main water line valve in northwest Midland.


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Midland announces successful repair of northwest water line valve

The City of Midland announced that a repaired water line valve in northwest Midland is holding effectively.


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Voice of Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Dolores to participate in free meet-and-greet in Midland

Families and fans of Disney’s Encanto will have the opportunity to meet Adassa, the voice of Dolores Madrigal, at a free community event on March 14.


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Midland Memorial Hospital to host imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday

Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) will conduct the imposition of ashes for employees and community members throughout Ash Wednesday, March 5, as mentioned in a Facebook post.


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Midland addresses ongoing water supply challenges due to technical failures

The city of Midland, Texas, is addressing a water situation caused by a series of technical issues and environmental challenges.


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Midland urges halt on outdoor watering amid supply challenges

The City of Midland is urging residents and businesses to cease outdoor watering as it grapples with water supply and storage challenges.


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RockHounds seek national anthem performers for home games

The Midland RockHounds have issued a call for performers to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at their home games during the 2025 season.


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Blong recognizes Midland Christian School girls basketball team on state championship win

Mayor Lori Blong extended her congratulations to the Midland Christian School (MCS) Mustangs girls basketball team for securing the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 5A state championship.



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Government events this week in Midland County: March 2-8

The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.