Summary
Midland is teaming up with El Paso County to plan and grow the regional aerospace sector using state grant funds. This partnership aims to attract high-tech jobs and research opportunities to West Texas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 21
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through state SEARF grant allocations with MDC leading project execution.
Local businesses, regional aerospace sector, and workers seeking high-tech employment.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (33)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
The city is looking to create a master plan for the West Texas Aerospace Corridor to help grow the local aerospace industry.
MDC hears plans for West Texas aerospace corridor
Midland Development Corp.Midland Development Corp.Midland Development Corporation is moving forward with plans to develop an aerospace corridor.MDC board members approved a $655,000 professional services agreem...
President Trump signs executive order to create US Space Academy
Trump said he would soon decide a location for the academy, which he said will match the rigor of West Point, the Air Force Academy and other military academies.
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
The city is pursuing a $5 million grant to study the feasibility of a vertical launch facility, aiming to diversify the local economy.
Starfighters Space to host high-speed aerospace workshop in Midland
One of the TF-104 Starfighters to be used by Starfighters International, on display at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in September 2024. Starfighters Space has been chosen to host the 9th annual High Speed ...
Waste Energy plans to expand its Midland tire campus
Approximately 175,000 pounds of primary waste-to-energy conversion equipment has arrived at Waste Energy Corp.'s Midland facility. The combined weight is comparable to that of a fully loaded Boeing 737 commerci...
Data center pause shouldn’t impact Texas gas producers
Gov. Greg Abbott last week paused an estimated 1,800 data center projects as public concern grew about their impact on the state’s power grid.PIRO4D/PixabyGov. Greg Abbott last week paused an estimated 1,800 da...
TCEQ approves Midland tire recycling facility registration
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has approved Waste Energy Corp.'s registration for its waste conversion facility in Midland County.Courtesy Waste Energy Corp.Waste Energy Corp. has completed the...
Midland College hosts Governor's Small Business Summit
Lori Blong speaking at the Governor's Small Business SummitLuke Dias/Midland Reporter-TelegramMidland College hosted the Governor’s Small Business Summit on Thursday, Aug. 6. The summit included roundtable...
Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers
MDC, UTPB partner on entrepreneurial challenge
Midland Development Corp.Midland Development Corp.Midland Development Corporation and the University of Texas Permian Basin are preparing for the annual Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge.MDC board members...
Midland Development Corporation - Aug 3, 2026
The MDC is looking at new research from Texas A&M and the Permian Strategic Partnership to help shape how the city grows and manages its infrastructure.
Midland study urges investment in workers and amenities
Over eight months, students at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service interviewed Midlanders as part of an economic development research project.B. Kay Richter/Midland...
PSP asks MDC to help fund highway economics project
The Permian Strategic Partnership is asking the Midland and Odessa development corporations to help fund a highway economics report.halbergman/Getty ImagesThe Permian Strategic Partnership is hoping to make...
RRC offers workshop on brownfields response
The Texas Railroad Commission.Railroad CommissionMidland College will host a Railroad Commission of Texas brownfields workshop Aug. 6. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. in the Jack E. Brown Conference Hall,...
Midland backs AST project promising 1,800 new jobs
AST SpaceMobile engineers show 5G connectivity via the BlueWalker 3 satellite in Maui, Hawaii.Courtesy AST SpaceMobileMidland City Council approved a new agreement between the Midland Development Corporation...
MDC approves satellite manufacturing expansion at Spaceport Business Park
The deal would incentive AST SpaceMobile to build a new facility that would draw 1,800 high-paying, non-oil-and-gas jobs to diversify Midland's economy.
Midland approves AST SpaceMobile expansion incentive deal
Midland approves AST SpaceMobile expansion incentive deal CBS7
Midland’s second Lowe’s would span more than 107,000 square feet
A second Lowe's store is planned for Midland. ivanastar/Getty ImagesA second Lowe’s store is planned for Midland.According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a Lowe’s Home Improvement store...
New venture targets aviation and space growth in the Permian Basin
P. Lourcey SamsCourtesy Lourcey SamsTwo business leaders are teaming up in an effort to turn the Permian Basin into what they call the “Space Basin.”Midland business and investment leader P. Lourcey Sams and...
Midland’s development board backs a 1,600-job AST SpaceMobile plan
A large crate for the AST BlueBird satellites, framed against Midland International Airport terminal, last fall. AST and MDC are executing an economic development agreement leasing 23 acres of city property...
Waste Energy moves forward with Midland recycling facility
Approximately 175,000 pounds of primary waste-to-energy conversion equipment has arrived at Waste Energy Corp.'s Midland facility. The combined weight is comparable to that of a fully loaded Boeing 737...
A $23.9M budget is set for Midland Development Corp.
Midland Development Corp.Courtesy graphicMidland Development Corp.’s budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027, has been approved.MDC board members approved the...
Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 1, 2026
New industrial and commercial plats were approved to support business expansion and economic activity in Midland.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Midland is teaming up with El Paso County to plan and grow the regional aerospace sector using state grant funds. This partnership aims to attract high-tech jobs and research opportunities to West Texas.
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
Preliminary plats for two industrial parks were approved in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). While the city has limited zoning control in the ETJ, approving plats allows for development to proceed.
Midland Development Corporation - Apr 13, 2026
The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce shared details about its microgrant program, which supports local small businesses.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 16, 2026
The commission considered rezoning large tracts of land to accommodate future retail and commercial growth. This could lead to new businesses and job opportunities but also raises questions about traffic and neighborhood impact.
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
The city is focusing on major road projects and airport expansion to boost the local economy and improve connectivity.
City Council - Mar 2, 2026
The Midland Development Corporation is amending a lease agreement for a large tract of land. This action could impact future development or land use in the area.
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
The council supported a proposed affordable housing development, indicating a commitment to addressing housing needs.
City Council - Feb 2, 2026
The board received an update on economic development activities for December 2025. This provides transparency on the organization's performance.
City Council - Jan 5, 2026
The MDC is allocating funds to support the development of an inland vertical orbital launch range and to attract businesses to the Spaceport Business Park. This includes securing licensing and finding tenants.
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