What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on July 15 at 9 a.m.

Why it matters: The court will take action on road agreements involving County Road 1250 and Briarwood Avenue, Horseshoe Trails park development, and elected official salaries.

Key points:

  • Briarwood Avenue: The court will vote on an agreement with the City of Midland to improve Briarwood. The work is tied to the Texas Department of Transportation’s plan to widen State Highway 158 from Wadley Avenue to Briarwood. The project requires improvements to Briarwood, which crosses both city and county boundaries near CR 1250.

  • CR 1250: Commissioners will take action on a construction contract with Danny’s Asphalt Paving, Inc., for upgrades to South CR 1250 and Anetta Drive. The court previously approved a $5.57 million project to extend CR 1250 south to Highway 191 and to design improvements for its intersection with Wadley Avenue.

  • Horseshoe Trails park: The court will consider a work authorization with Dunaway for Phase I design of the Horseshoe Trails recreational area, a planned 60-acre park next to the Horseshoe Arena. The county expects each phase of the six-phase project to cost between $5 million and $8 million, with full buildout anticipated over six to seven years.

  • Elected officials’ salaries: Commissioners will vote on proposed salary adjustments for elected officials. The court began these discussions at the previous meeting but postponed action until July 15. Some positions, such as judges, have state-mandated salaries, while others fall under county control.