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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Midland public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Zone Change for Horse Grazing in Residential Area
Polo Club Area Land Use and Future Density Concerns
West End Addition Zone Change
Meeting Minutes/Transparency
Solomon Lane and Acorn Lane
Assisted Living Facility Zoning
Sparks Street Special Exception
City Governance and Accountability
Government Overreach and Leadership
Racquet Club South Zone Change
Solomon Estates Residential Rezoning & Traffic Safety
Racquet Club South Section 6 Preliminary Plat
Solomon Estates Zone Change
Zone Change from CB to C on South Marienfeld Street
Zone Change from C to SF-2 on East Cuthbert Avenue
Zone Change request by Angel Robinson for Westridge Park Addition
South Atlanta Street Vacation
Minutes Accuracy
Specific Use Designation for Sale of Alcohol (Lounge)
Review of Ordinance No. 10635 (The Venue at Live Oak)
Specific Use Designation for Special Events Center Alcohol Sales
Review of Ordinance No. 10633 (Double Bar Saloon)
Specific Use Designation for Bar Alcohol Sales
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Midland from local and regional media.
Midland City Council votes to terminate Flock contract for license plate reader cameras
Midland City Council votes to terminate Flock contract for license plate reader cameras
Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding and mandatory evacuations in a swath of the Southwest on Sunday.
Nov 2, 2026$150 million facility would open in 2030
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center briefed Midland Development Corporation board members on its plans for a specialty care center in Midland-Odessa.Tom Werner/Getty ImagesTexas Tech University Health ...
Nov 2, 2026City Council approves donation for fire department foam conversion
Foam being sprayed on a heater treater that caught fire off Elkins Road in 2021. The Midland Fire Department received a donation to move away from the current foam being used in fire vehicles.Tim Fischer/Midlan...
Nov 2, 2026New police cars approved, but MPD staffing issues persist
Midland City Council approved the purchase of 42 outfitted police vehicles, and got an update on recruitment issues for the police department.Ajax9/Getty ImagesMidland City Council has approved the purchase of ...
Nov 2, 2026Utilities department to construct new fence at Hogan Park facilities
The Hogan Park water tower, with the current fence in question surrounding it.Luke Dias/Midland Reporter-TelegramThe city of Midland’s utilities department is partnering with Maverick Engineering to design and ...
Nov 2, 2026Why recent rainfall is flooding roads in Midland-Odessa differently than previous storms
Recent rains in Midland-Odessa continue to heighten the risk of local flooding. Here's what the National Weather Service is sharing about the recent storms.
Oct 31, 2026Here's a list of roads closed for flooding across Midland County
Midland County officials said they've received reports of stranded vehicles in flooded roadways following the constant rain on Thursday and Friday.
Oct 30, 2026National Petroleum Day raises funds for Midland Fire Department
National Petroleum Day and the Cargile Charitable Foundation presented a check for $130,970 to the Midland Fire Department. The funds were raised during a live auction at the National Petroleum Day gala in...
Oct 30, 2026Midland Municipal Court honored ahead of Municipal Court Week
Midland Municipal Court receiving a proclamation from Mayor Lori Blong. From left to right: Blong, Presiding Judge Tim Meek, Court Administrator Zayda Wakely, Lauren Bezold,  juvenile community servic...
Oct 29, 2026Midland closes crossings as flood watch spans Permian Basin
A flood watch covers Midland and the Permian Basin through Friday afternoon as heavy rain raises the risk of flash flooding.Chris McLoughlin/Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for...
Oct 29, 2026West Texas bank invests in event center project planned for Midland Zoo
Representatives of the bank said the investment signifies an enduring commitment to serve West Texas communities.
Oct 27, 2026