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A gardener’s guide to 7 herbs you can easily grow in Midland
Editor’s note: Barbara Porsch is a Permian Basin Master Gardener. The information provided in this article is for general informational…
Midland pools move to reduced schedule through Labor Day
What to know: Midland’s swimming season is winding down, with a reduced pool schedule taking effect this week. The city…
Government, public speaking, science clubs open to students
Photo credit: Bush Family Home State Historic Site What to know: The Bush Family Home State Historic Site, 1412 W….
Midland Wellness Tour returns with week of free events
What to know: Midland Health’s 12th annual Community-Wide Wellness Tour runs Saturday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 14. Residents can…
The story behind Chris Davidson Opportunity Park
What to know: Many Midland families know Chris Davidson Opportunity Park as the inclusive playground next to the Bush Tennis…
Texas sage blooms big in Midland after humid days
What to know: Midland has been overflowing with purple blooms thanks to our multitude of Texas sage plants around town….
Tax-Free Weekend returns for back-to-school shopping
What to watch: Texas families can save on back-to-school shopping during the state’s Tax-Free Weekend, Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday,…
Take one last getaway to Balmorhea before school starts
Photo credit: Balmorhea State Park What to know: With the first day of school just around the corner, there’s still…
Hike with adoptable shelter pets returns this Thursday
Photo credit: Grand Companions What to watch: Looking for an excuse to get outside while helping a shelter animal? Grand…
Giraffe barn next as Zoo Midland construction advances
What to watch: Construction continues moving forward at Zoo Midland, with its service area nearing completion and work preparing to…
Meet the Midlander whose house became a museum
Photo credit: The Petroleum Museum What to know: The Museum of the Southwest has served as a cultural landmark in…
Rodney Carrington headlines Wagner Noël in August
What to watch: The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center keeps the summer energy high with an August lineup blending sharp…
Why everyone’s suddenly playing mahjong in Midland
Photo credits: WTX Mahjong League What happened: Mahjong is having a major moment in the U.S., and for a long…
Midland County offers free tire, oil disposal Saturday
Photo credit: Midland County What to watch: Midland County will host a free recycling event on Saturday, July 25, from…
Mr. Blue Shoes headlines Library’s Celebration Saturday
What to know: The Midland County Public Libraries will wrap up their 2026 Summer Reading Program with a free celebration…
Lions Club to give away 1,000 backpacks Saturday
What to know: The Midland West Side Lions Club will host its 21st Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday,…
Get Master Gardener help diagnosing a struggling tree
Sara Moran is a Horticulture Extension Agent for Ector and Midland Counties. Below, she provides readers with practical tips and…
The story behind the beloved adorned giraffes on Wadley
What to know: Every day as I drive down Wadley, I pass two giraffes peeking their heads over a fence….
Midland Friends of Libraries holds $1 summer book sale
What happened: Midland Friends of Libraries and Literacy Bookstore, a volunteer-run nonprofit that sells second-hand donated books, is hosting a…
Take a trip to Alpine to see Schoolhouse Rock Live!
What to know: Schoolhouse Rock Live! is playing in Alpine, giving Midland families the perfect little mountain-town getaway just three…
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