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Topic: Midland, Texas


In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

  
  Handbook of Texas Online:
in West Texas, bounded on the east by Glasscock County, on the south by Upton County, on the West by Ector County, and on the north by Martin and Andrews counties.
Midland College, established in the city of Midland by the Christian Church in 1910 as a junior college, failed in 1921.
Midland is also the location of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, the Museum of the Southwest, the Midland County Historical Museum, and the Pliska Aeroplane Museum.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/MM/hcm12.html   (1828 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
By 1914 Midland had a population of 2,500 and, in addition to the county courthouse and the two banks, the city had a cotton gin, three lumber yards, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches, and an opera house that could seat 300 patrons.
By 1950 215 oil companies had offices in Midland, and the city's population had increased to 21,713; by 1960 the population was 62,625.
Midland Memorial Hospital, which opened in 1950, offered a new standard of medical care for people living in the region, and the Midland Symphony opened in 1953.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/MM/hdm3.html   (1609 words)

  
 Midland, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Midland is the county seat of Midland County
Midland was originally founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881.
Midland is a sister city to Dongying, a city situated near China's second largest known oil field.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Midland,_Texas   (1260 words)

  
 Bush Watch: Midland
The African-American population in Midland was almost nonexistent; the Hispanic population was small, and most of its members were employed, out of sight and out of mind, as ranch hands or in the service industry." Odessa, "the blue-collar side of things," was twenty miles down the road.
Midland, Texas, at the time he grew up in it, was one of the most divided cities anywhere between fl, hispanic, and white.
MIDLAND IS THE RAPE CAPITOL OF TEXAS, from the Midland Reporter-Telegram, 7/2/00
bushwatch.com /midland.htm   (1673 words)

  
 City of Midland, TX
Midland Police joined forces with Union Pacific this morning to help raise awareness of train safety and reduce the number of accidents at railroad crossings.
The City of Midland ranked in the top 35% as one of the safest American cities in which to live.
The City of Midland is proud to announce new extended hours of service for the EZ Rider bus routes.
www.ci.midland.tx.us   (355 words)

  
 Midland County, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Midland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas.
Midland County is included in the Midland, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Midland is named for the fact that the county is located halfway between Fort Worth, Texas and El Paso, Texas on the Texas and Pacific Railway.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Midland_County,_Texas   (432 words)

  
 Midland Festival Ballet, Midland, Texas | Our History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Midland Festival Ballet, now in our 13th season, was founded by Judy Coleman for the ultimate purpose of promoting dance in the Permian Basin.
Midland Festival Ballet is involved in educational programs by presenting dance works to young students through "Child's Play" in Odessa and MISD in Midland.
It is Midland Festival Ballet's goal to continue bringing the highest quality of dance instruction, education, and performance to the Permian Basin, representing to all of Texas the progressive cultural climate of West Texas.
www.midlandfestivalballet.org /history.html   (234 words)

  
 Midland Texas, Midland County Seat.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
There were too many Midways in Texas when the Texas and Pacific reached this spot in June of 1881.
Midland got their post office in 1884 and promoters convinced about 100 Midwest families to move here by 1885.
Midland suffered 3 fires in a brief period (1905-09).
www.texasescapes.com /WestTexasTowns/MidlandTexas/MidlandTexas.htm   (371 words)

  
 Midland County Horseshoe - Midland, Texas
Midland County's newest entertainment venue will host a wide array of events throughout the year.
The sculpture, which is constructed of traditional horseshoes, serves as a tribute to Midland County's ranching heritage.
The Midland County Horseshoe is managed by Dooley Management Company.
www.midlandhorseshoe.com   (152 words)

  
 Midland Living - Your Online Information Guide to Moving & Living in Midland, Texas
In fact, Midland is the administrative hub of the Permian Basin, a region that produces and refines a large portion of America's petroleum reserves.
Celebrating Midland's local heritage and contributions to the nation are the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and the Confederate Air Force and American Airpower Heritage Museum.
Midland is a thriving city with warm, welcoming residents and vast natural beauty.
www.midland-texas-relocation.com   (622 words)

  
 Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland Memorial Hospital continues to expand to better meet the health needs of our growing community.
Medical Office Building (MOB) is currently being constructed on the north side of the building and is expected to be completed by April 2007.
On behalf of the physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers at Midland Memorial Hospital, we extend a warm welcome to you, and look forward to assisting you with your healthcare needs.
www.midland-memorial.com   (265 words)

  
 Keep Midland Beautiful - Midland TreeKeepers
Midland TreeKeepers is a group of volunteers affiliated with Keep Midland Beautiful, Inc. who are dedicated to maintaining the health and beauty of trees in Midland, Texas.
Midland TreeKeepers works in partnership with the City of Midland Parks Department with support from the Texas Forest Service and Texas Cooperative Extension.
These volunteers were trained by an urban forester with the Texas Forest Service in proper pruning techniques, tree identification, pest identification, and the importance of mulching and tree wells.
www.keepmidlandbeautiful.org /treekeepers/index.html   (922 words)

  
 MIDLAND, TEXAS NEW INFORMATION (AS OF 10/04/00)
Later, the name was changed to Midland when it was discovered that there was another Texas town by the same name.
Prior to WWI, Midland was a prosperous railroad town serving the surrounding ranching community.
One of the largest planetariums in Texas, the Marian Blakemore Planetarium is the perfect place to learn about the history of astronomy, constellations, galaxies and fl holes.
www.texas-on-line.com /graphic/midland.htm   (875 words)

  
 MyWestTexas.com - Conley
I began my career with Midland in August of 1984, and like most young firefighters all I wanted to do was put out fires and help people.
The MFD excels in all aspects of fire service including fire prevention and education, arson investigation and code enforcement, as well as fire and emergency medical service and training.
Midland is growing and the role of our Fire Department is growing with it.
www.mywesttexas.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=16415314&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=475590&rfi=6   (516 words)

  
 Midland College General Information
Midland College is one of only three community colleges in Texas approved to offer a bachelor’s degree.
Academic partnerships with universities, such as Texas Tech, Sul Ross, Lubbock Christian University, Angelo State University and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, reinforces that MC students can easily transfer to all four-year schools – and, in some cases, even stay in Midland to finish a bachelor’s degree from one of these schools.
Midland College’s Legacy Scholarship – a collaborative funding partnership between the Abell-Hanger Foundation, Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust, and the Chaparral Foundation provides a tuition-free education to eligible Midland County high school graduates to attend Midland College.
www.midland.edu /publicinfo/gen_info.php   (940 words)

  
 Midland, Texas TX, city profile (Midland County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Texas > All counties > Midland County > Midland
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Midland was $20,884, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Midland, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $376.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=26784   (686 words)

  
 Midland, Texas
About 425 Marathon employees oversee oil and gas exploration and production operations in New Mexico, Texas and onshore Louisiana from our regional office in Midland, Texas.
Midland has a population of about 100,000, and popular activities include symphony concerts and community theater productions, Midland Angels baseball games, and polo tournaments.
The University of Texas-Permian Basin offers upper-division courses and graduate programs; lower-division courses are taught at community colleges in Midland and nearby Odessa.
www.marathon.com /careers/locations/midland_texas   (73 words)

  
 Midland,Texas
Established in 1885, the predominant economic basis was agricultural until 1923 when the discovery of oil changed that pretty quickly.
Midland has a history of "booms" and 'busts".
The city also is home to the Midland Rockhounds whom are franchised by the Oakland A's.
www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/midland.htm   (1092 words)

  
 Welcome to Midland Gallery!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
For the first time the Texas Rangers have put their imprimatur on a painting, The Ranger Code by Bruce Green.
The painting was commissioned by the Texas Ranger Association.
The Texas Rangers Association Board was determined to find a Texas artist of uncompromised ethics and integrity — an artist who reflects the dignity, and esteemed reputation of the Rangers and wound that artist in Bruce Green.
www.midlandgallery.com   (223 words)

  
 Midland County Bar Association – Midland County, Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Midland County Bar Association's mission is to diligently serve its members and the general public by providing education and public service projects aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge of the American legal system and the administration of justice in federal and Texas courts and agencies.
The Midland County Bar Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides educational programs for both legal professionals and the general public as well as staffing a number of public service projects in Midland.
MCBA partners with the Ector County Bar Association as well as the Ector County and Midland County Young Lawyers Associations to host social events for the local bar members.
www.midlandcountybar.org   (303 words)

  
 Book Midland Texas Hotels & Accommodations - Compare & Save
Full service Midland hotel complete with restaurant and lounge; atrium area with swimming pool, miniature golf and plenty of room for relaxing and visiting with friends; also has a convention center onsite.
The Midland Convention and Visitors Bureau is a division of the
Midland Chamber of Commerce, 109 N. Main, Midland, TX 79701,
www.visitmidlandtx.com /sections/accom/accommodations.asp   (163 words)

  
 Midland, Texas Community Guide
Midland, Texas is proud to be the childhood home of President-Elect George W. Bush.
Midland, Texas Community Guide is your online guide to businesses, jobs, schools, churches, homes, lodging and attractions in beautiful and adventurous Midland, Texas, located right next to Odessa, Texas!
That said, the dishes, which include the likes of Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad, Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, and Jessica's Favorite Green Chili Hominy, are just the thing when the call of meat and Tex-Mex seasoning can't be denied.
www.midlandtexas.pleasevisit.com   (220 words)

  
 Midland Winnelson Company, Midland, Texas - Wholesale & Retail Plumbing, Heating & A/C
Midland, Texas and the surrounding area since 1994.
We stock almost 3,000 items in our warehouse, showroom and office complex, and can special order anything in the product lines of the many national brands we represent.
We're especially proud of our new Kitchen and Bath Gallery which provides both wholesale and retail customers with a wide variety of the finest quality bathtubs, sinks, toilets and fixtures.
www.midlandwinnelson.com /index.html   (117 words)

  
 Midland, Texas hotel near Midland College - Comfort Suites 79705, TX476
This Midland hotel is near many local attractions including Odessa College, the Midland Park Mall and the Petroleum Museum.
Additional area attractions include the Midland Convention Center, the Midland Art Gallery, the Scharbauer Sports Complex and the Yucca Theatre.
Guests of this Midland hotel will enjoy free deluxe continental breakfast, featuring various types of bagels, croissants, cereals, muffins, biscuits and gravy, a fresh fruit bar, milk, coffee and tea.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=TX476   (315 words)

  
 Keep Midland Beautiful, Midland, Texas
Keep Midland Beautiful is dedicated to the improvement of Midland through litter prevention, waste reduction, beautification and environmental education.
Special thanks to Bill Williams Tires, City of Midland, Teen Leadership Academy, Teen Challenge, KMB Board of Directors, State Rubber and Environmental Solutions, Butts Recycling, Retro Audio, Constables Precinct #4, Midland College and TxDOT for their help and support.
Keep Midland Beautiful's Adopt-A-Spot program is a great way for your group to be involved in our community.
keepmidlandbeautiful.org   (346 words)

  
 Midland Community Federal Credit Union, Midland, Texas - Locations
Midland Community Federal Credit Union has three locations to serve its members.
912 N. Midkiff Drive, Midland, TX 79701 (at the corner of Midkiff and Cuthbert).
Midland Community Federal Credit Union's website is connected to third party websites.
www.midlandcommunity.com /aboutus/locations.html   (146 words)

  
 Midland County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Midland County, Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Then contact any of the Texas Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Texas area home.
Click on the Midland cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Midland County:
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/TX/County/MIDLAND   (340 words)

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