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Aug 21, 2026

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Council approves Scharbauer sports complex upgrades

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council approves Scharbauer sports complex upgrades

The council approved contracts and related expenses totaling $7,415,662.05 for two auxiliary turf fields, field lighting, and a modular concession, storage, and restroom facility at the Scharbauer Sports Complex. The restroom facility passed 5-2; the other sports-complex contracts passed unanimously.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Mockingbird Lane paving contract approved

The City Council unanimously approved a $1,177,016.31 contract for Phase 1 paving and drainage work on Mockingbird Lane, plus $235,403.26 for contingencies. Council also approved four zoning ordinances, including three allowing on-premises alcohol sales and one modifying a planned housing development.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Beal Park Phase 2 Groundbreaking Held

The City Council held a groundbreaking ceremony for Beal Park Phase 2 and a ribbon cutting for Phase 1 improvements. No vote or other council action was taken.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Approves Beal Park Renovation Phase 2

The council approved a construction contract for Phase 2 of the Beal Park renovation with a guaranteed maximum price of $20,647,913, plus $1 million for project-related expenses. It also approved water-system improvements, accepted a $150,000 animal spay-and-neuter grant, and advanced housing-related zoning changes.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Approves Health Funds and Zoning Changes

The council accepted $255,820 in reimbursements for public health emergency preparedness and immunization services. It also approved zoning actions allowing on-premises alcohol sales at three restaurant locations and rezoned 4.497 acres for regional retail use.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Citizens Collection Station Ribbon Cutting Held

The City Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Citizens Collection Station; no vote or other action was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council approves Midland Airpark entrance upgrades

The council awarded a $7,710,296.50 contract for Midland Airpark entry-road enhancements and approved $1,642,059.10 in contingencies. The project includes a second entrance and bridge, which officials said will support future hangar development and eliminate the need for a temporary road.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council approves water project and zoning changes

The council unanimously approved a $709,370.93 I-20 water main reroute, with $141,874.19 in contingencies. It also approved several zoning changes, including a 35.05-acre manufactured-housing district and a 0.82-acre duplex district.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Council Attends Omni Hotel Groundbreaking

The Midland City Council held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Omni Hotel; no vote or other action was taken.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Airport parking expansion contract approved

The City Council approved a $5,927,861 contract for the MAF vehicle parking lot P6 project and authorized a federal grant for terminal modernization and expansion. Council members cited record airport use, including roughly 780,000 annual enplanements in the prior year and more than 3 million passengers since fiscal year 2021 began.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Council Reviews Long-Term City Priorities

The City Council discussed infrastructure, water security, finance, smart growth, housing, economic diversification, and other long-term priorities but took no action on the proposed fiscal year 2026 strategic plan.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council funds concrete and infrastructure upgrades

The council approved a fiscal year 2026 citywide concrete program costing up to $1 million, along with multiple infrastructure, park, water, equipment, and public-safety contracts. The documented votes were unanimous, with all seven council members voting yes.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Approves License Plate Camera Contract

The council unanimously approved a $451,000, 24-month contract for a license plate recognition camera system. Police reported that the system helped recover nearly $4 million in stolen property, recover 49 stolen vehicles, make 111 arrests or warrant-related actions, and generate 56 case leads in 2025.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Revises Drainage Charges

The City Council approved changes to Midland’s municipal drainage charge and its exemptions on a 6-1 vote. The minutes say the issue will return in 12 to 18 months, with an effort to reduce the fee; the new charge and effective date are unavailable.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Revises Parking Rules

The City Council approved revised rules for metered and time-limited parking by a 5-1 vote, with the changes taking effect February 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

New Mayor and Council Members Sworn In

Lori Blong was sworn in as mayor, while Jack Ladd and Amy Stretcher Burkes took the oaths of office for Districts 3 and 4.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Council Approves Road and Safety Investments

The council approved Fiscal Year 2026 chip-seal and crack-seal contracts totaling $1,811,855, plus $90,592.75 in contingencies, and approved $1,205,910.06 for LifePak 35 emergency medical systems. All six voting council members supported the consent agenda; one member was absent.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council approves major infrastructure spending

Midland City Council approved a $2.04 million contract to refurbish and optimize screening equipment at the Water Reclamation Facility. It also approved a $689,662.76 change order for North Fairgrounds Road paving and $136,513.19 in emergency sewer manhole repairs.

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Briefing

Nov 6, 2025

Hogan Park Courses Groundbreaking Held

Midland held a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the Courses at Hogan Park. City officials, project representatives, and community members provided remarks about the work completed and the project ahead.

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Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

Terminal expansion groundbreaking held

The City Council held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Midland International Air & Space Port terminal building.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council approves major water infrastructure funding

The council authorized a $1,668,754 economic development agreement for water infrastructure improvements near State Highway Loop 250 and Todd Road, along with $1.31 million for fiscal year 2026 drinking-water treatment chemicals.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Council approves pedestrian safety restrictions

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting standing, walking, or remaining in certain areas to reduce pedestrian traffic fatalities and severe injuries; violations may carry a fine of up to $500. The council also declined to advance a 91.9-acre preliminary plat after raising concerns about groundwater supply and future water problems.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council approves $400,000 for street repairs

The council approved a $400,000 allocation for Midland’s paving, alleys, streets and sidewalks program to address problems including unpaved roads. It also approved economic development and lease amendments tied to AST & Science’s expansion, which staff said is expected to add about 50 jobs to its more than 200 existing jobs.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Airport expansion receives $18.3 million

The council unanimously approved two grants totaling $18,264,531 for the airport terminal modernization project, which will add six security checkpoint lanes and address passenger lines extending down an escalator.

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