Midland.
city in and county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Midland ISD candidates met with families in Midland on October 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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City partners with Permian Resources for improvements to Wadley Barron Park in Midland.Some support1 report
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Flash flooding occurred in Midland, Texas, impacting travel routes to Dallas.Some support1 report
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Diamondback Energy's historic pumping unit was used at a Midland well before being donated to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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EPIC Crude utilizes the Port of Corpus Christi for export access from the Midland basin.Some support4 reports
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A law firm filed a lawsuit against the city of Midland overcharging residents.Some support1 report
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A merger has been announced involving two banks located in Michigan.Some support4 reports
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Claire Reynolds and Vikki Goodwin are running for office in Texas, while Midland is noted as part of the stronger West Texas region.Some support2 reports
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A Meta platform outage in Midland hampered local communication.Some support2 reports
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Midland, located in West Texas, has Lori Blong serving as its mayor.Well supported17 reports
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The city of Midland is situated in the larger geographical region of West Texas.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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Imelda Magallanes was charged for voting in a federal election within Midland County.Some support1 report
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Rankin, located in West Texas near Midland, is situated in the Permian Basin and is noted for local murals featuring Matthew McConaughey.Some support1 report
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ExxonMobil is discussing regional healthcare challenges and investments in Midland.Some support1 report
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FAA requirements influenced Texas airport transition while Ovintiv and Diamondback Energy supported a Midland Fire Department initiative.Some support1 report
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Midland is confirmed to be a location within Simcoe County.Some support1 report
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Diamondback Energy's operations are segmented into an Upstream segment managing Permian Basin activities in West Texas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ExxonMobil is operating automated drilling rigs in the Permian Basin across Midland, New Mexico, and Texas.Some support2 reports
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EVOLUTION acquired M&R interests in Midland Basin.Some support1 report
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A conference was held in Midland, Texas on August 12, 2026.Some support2 reports
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GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. announced its market expansion and acquisitions in the Midland and Amarillo regions of Texas.Some support1 report
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TCEQ approved registration for Waste Energy Corp., which plans expansion across Texas and operates a waste conversion campus in Midland.Some support6 reports
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The company engaged CBIZ CPAs for independent public accounting and advanced the STARLAUNCH program with GE Aerospace.Some support1 report
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School funding issues in Texas are escalating, with the Midland district challenging the state funding system and Edgewood district facing a lawsuit over disparities.Some support5 reports
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MDC supports AST SpaceMobile operations in Midland.Some support1 report
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Waste Energy Corp. (WEC) is advancing the commissioning of its facility in Midland, led by CEO Scott Gallagher.Some support5 reports
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Local groups in Midland discuss and host events regarding flood reduction and infrastructure work.Some support2 reports
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Midland applied for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board.Some support2 reports
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NGS is redomesticating its corporate home to Texas, with its corporate headquarters established in Southlake, while winding down operations related to its incorporation in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Midland is confirmed as the county seat of Midland County, which operates within the state of Texas.Some support1 report
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Diamondback Energy operates in oil-rich West Texas, with its headquarters located in Midland, while Viper focuses on oil in North America.Some support2 reports
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A mass casualty incident involving an active shooter occurred in Midland, Texas, in January 2026.Well supported5 reports
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AST SpaceMobile issued an announcement from Midland, Texas on July 25, 2025.Some support5 reports
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Houston and Midland are highlighted as major centers for oil and gas job postings in Texas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Midland shows lowest unemployment rate in state.Some support1 report
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AT&T partnered with the Midland community to host a blood drive on June 17th.Some support1 report
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Omar Linder owns Big O Burgers in Midland.Some support1 report
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A shooting occurred in Midland, Texas, involving Gina Hinojosa, while the Gun Violence Archive tracks mass shootings in the state.Some support1 report
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Mesa Royalty Trust's portfolio includes interests in oil platforms and royalty interests across Midland, Delaware, Texas, and New Mexico.Some support5 reports
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Children are spending time in funerals in the Gaza Strip, while simultaneously, mass shootings are reported in Midland, Texas.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred in Midland, Texas, under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Public Safety on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The mass shooting in Midland is being addressed, with responses from various figures including Greg Abbott and Emma Brown.Some support1 report
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A pursuit and incident occurred in Midland, Texas, involving Comanche on June 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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A mass shooting occurred in Midland, Texas, involving the city's former mayor, Lori Blong.Well supported4 reports
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KOSA affiliate reports on an incident in Midland, featuring Mayor Lori Blong and Police Chief Greg Snow.Well supported20 reports2 developments inside
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An incident occurred in the oil region of West Texas, approximately 300 miles from the city of Dallas.Some support2 reports
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Federal agents were deployed to assist local authorities following an incident in Midland, requiring local healthcare services.Some support2 reports
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Meteorologists tracked a thunderstorm near Lakeport while Lori Blong, Mayor of Midland, was reported in the area.Some support1 report
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Midland is located in the heart of the oil region.Some support1 report
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Mexco Energy Corporation, an independent oil and gas company, is located in Midland, Texas.Some support3 reports
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Dow Inc. launched a product from Midland, Michigan.Some support2 reports
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Viper Energy, an energy company in Texas, could potentially benefit from tariffs associated with the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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BofA Securities managed a notes offering in Midland, with Broadridge handling registration correspondence.Some support1 report
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Caleb Weatherl was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ProPetro Holding Corp. on July 15, 2025.Some support1 report
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Diamondback Energy, based in Midland, Texas, was noted in the context of market performance on July 15, 2025.Some support1 report
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Kinetik Holdings Inc., led by Jamie Welch, is headquartered in Houston and Midland, and has divested its equity interest in EPIC Crude.Some support3 reports
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AST SpaceMobile is headquartered in Midland, Texas.Well supported5 reports
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Permian Resources Corporation is located in Midland.Some support4 reports
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NGS, a company based in Midland, reported financial results on August 12, 2025, with Justin Jacobs serving as CEO.Some support1 report
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Smith-Midland Corporation has a manufacturing facility in Midland and will host meetings in Chicago.Some support2 reports
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Around Midland this week
News at the entities that move Midland most-
Texas Shared contextMayes Middleton is currently running against Nathan Johnson, a Democrat, for state office in Texas.Moves Midland
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Government of Canada StructuralGovernment of Canada announced investments in affordable housing across New Brunswick, including Moncton.Moves Midland
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Consumers Energy OperationalA utility company is challenging state restrictions on political giving in Michigan.Moves Midland
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Greg Abbott Shared contextGreg Abbott threatened to cut state funding for public safety services.Moves Midland
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AST SpaceMobile StructuralFirefly Aerospace delivered rocket engines to AST SpaceMobile, forming a new partnership between the two companies.Moves Midland
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Texas Water Development Board TransactionalYbarra discussed a flood mitigation plan, and the Texas Water Development Board will fund a study for flood control.Moves Midland
Connections
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Lori Blong Structural
Lori Blong holds the formal office of Mayor and chief executive within the jurisdiction of Midland.
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Greg Snow Structural
Greg Snow holds the formal position of Police Chief in Midland.
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Greg Snow Structural
Greg Snow serves as the Midland Police Chief, operating within the city's jurisdiction and leading law enforcement responses.
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Midland County Structural
Midland functions as the administrative county seat for Midland County.
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AST SpaceMobile Structural
AST SpaceMobile is headquartered in Midland and receives local government incentives and support for its operations.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Structural
Midland's development activities are subject to the regulatory oversight and approval process of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Texas Water Development Board Transactional
Midland submitted an application to the Texas Water Development Board seeking grant funding.
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Petroleum Museum Operational
The venue utilizes the location as a partner to host celebratory events.
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Greg Abbott Shared context
Governor Abbott interacts with Midland through political campaigning, official responses to crises, and commentary on local conditions.
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IDEA Public Schools Structural
IDEA Public Schools operates on the Midland ISD campus, establishing a functional dependency on the location.
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Consumers Energy Operational
Consumers Energy actively operates in Midland, conducting pipeline upgrades and contracting to purchase local power.
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Meta Shared context
The company's operations were affected by a concurrent national outage that impacted local communication services relevant to the area.
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Targa Shared context
Targa operates within the geographic context of the Permian Midland area.
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Associated Press Mentioned together
The Associated Press receives information originating from the geographic area of Midland.
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Texas Department of Public Safety Shared context
The Texas Department of Public Safety operates within the geographic jurisdiction of Midland.
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Church Shared context
The person (Church) operates within the geographical area of Midland-Odessa.
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Baker Hughes Shared context
Midland is identified as the leading city for oil and gas job postings, providing the operational context for Baker Hughes' business activities.
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Delaware Shared context
Midland and Delaware are noted to share similar economic conditions regarding basin breakevens.
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Georgia Shared context
The two entities share a geographical context that is subject to external environmental risks, specifically severe weather warnings.
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Diamondback Energy Shared context
Diamondback Energy is headquartered and operates within the Midland region.
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Oklahoma Mentioned together
Midland and Oklahoma are mentioned in contrast regarding regional cleanup issues.
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Dallas Shared context
Midland is located 300 miles west of Dallas, and shared environmental events impact travel routes between the two locations.
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Austin Shared context
The locations Midland and Austin were mentioned together as sites where industry experts met.
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hospital Shared context
The hospital operates within the geographical context of Midland to provide required local healthcare services.
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Guo Wengui Shared context
Guo Wengui's supporters protested outside residences located in Midland.
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West Texas Shared context
Midland is geographically located within the region of West Texas.
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Texas Shared context
Midland is a city geographically located within the state of Texas, often discussed in the context of state-level issues.
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Plains GP Holdings Shared context
Plains GP Holdings is projected to expand its operations within the Midland basin.
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Kosa Shared context
The two locations are linked through a shared context where an entity affiliated with Kosa reports on an incident relevant to the broader area.
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SWAT Shared context
SWAT operates within the geographical context of Midland during a standoff.
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Dan Patrick Shared context
Dan Patrick made a campaign stop in Midland.
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Rankin Shared context
Rankin is located near Midland within the Permian Basin geographical context.
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Pamela Shared context
The evidence indicates that the person (Pamela) previously performed professional duties while located in Midland, Texas.
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EVOLUTION Transactional
EVOLUTION is acquiring M&R interests in the Midland Basin.
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VST Shared context
VST conducts recurring crude oil transactions within the market located in Midland.
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Simcoe County Shared context
Midland is a location administratively and geographically contained within the boundaries of Simcoe County.
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AAA Shared context
AAA's activities related to gasoline prices are situated within the context of Midland.
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Ovintiv Shared context
Ovintiv provides support to a local government initiative within the location of Midland.
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Abilene Shared context
Both Abilene and Midland are regional cities sharing the context of receiving utility services.
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Government of Canada Structural
The Government of Canada provides support for housing development in Midland.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- Midland ISD candidates met with families in Midland on October 20, 2026.
- City partners with Permian Resources for improvements to Wadley Barron Park in Midland.
- Flash flooding occurred in Midland, Texas, impacting travel routes to Dallas.
- Diamondback Energy's historic pumping unit was used at a Midland well before being donated to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.
- A law firm filed a lawsuit against the city of Midland overcharging residents.
- A merger has been announced involving two banks located in Michigan.
September 2026
6 events- Claire Reynolds and Vikki Goodwin are running for office in Texas, while Midland is noted as part of the stronger West Texas region.
- Imelda Magallanes was charged for voting in a federal election within Midland County.
- Rankin, located in West Texas near Midland, is situated in the Permian Basin and is noted for local murals featuring Matthew McConaughey.
- ExxonMobil is discussing regional healthcare challenges and investments in Midland.
- FAA requirements influenced Texas airport transition while Ovintiv and Diamondback Energy supported a Midland Fire Department initiative.
- Midland is confirmed to be a location within Simcoe County.
August 2026
3 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
10 events- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. announced its market expansion and acquisitions in the Midland and Amarillo regions of Texas.
- TCEQ approved registration for Waste Energy Corp., which plans expansion across Texas and operates a waste conversion campus in Midland.
- The company engaged CBIZ CPAs for independent public accounting and advanced the STARLAUNCH program with GE Aerospace.
- School funding issues in Texas are escalating, with the Midland district challenging the state funding system and Edgewood district facing a lawsuit over disparities.
- MDC supports AST SpaceMobile operations in Midland.
- Waste Energy Corp. (WEC) is advancing the commissioning of its facility in Midland, led by CEO Scott Gallagher.
- Local groups in Midland discuss and host events regarding flood reduction and infrastructure work.
- NGS is redomesticating its corporate home to Texas, with its corporate headquarters established in Southlake, while winding down operations related to its incorporation in Colorado.
- Midland is confirmed as the county seat of Midland County, which operates within the state of Texas.
- Diamondback Energy operates in oil-rich West Texas, with its headquarters located in Midland, while Viper focuses on oil in North America.
June 2026
35 events- EPIC Crude utilizes the Port of Corpus Christi for export access from the Midland basin.
- A Meta platform outage in Midland hampered local communication.
- Midland, located in West Texas, has Lori Blong serving as its mayor.
- The city of Midland is situated in the larger geographical region of West Texas.
- Diamondback Energy's operations are segmented into an Upstream segment managing Permian Basin activities in West Texas.
- Midland applied for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board.
- A mass casualty incident involving an active shooter occurred in Midland, Texas, in January 2026.
- AST SpaceMobile issued an announcement from Midland, Texas on July 25, 2025.
- Houston and Midland are highlighted as major centers for oil and gas job postings in Texas.
- Midland shows lowest unemployment rate in state.
- AT&T partnered with the Midland community to host a blood drive on June 17th.
- Omar Linder owns Big O Burgers in Midland.
- A shooting occurred in Midland, Texas, involving Gina Hinojosa, while the Gun Violence Archive tracks mass shootings in the state.
- Mesa Royalty Trust's portfolio includes interests in oil platforms and royalty interests across Midland, Delaware, Texas, and New Mexico.
- Children are spending time in funerals in the Gaza Strip, while simultaneously, mass shootings are reported in Midland, Texas.
- An incident occurred in Midland, Texas, under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Public Safety on June 1, 2026.
- The mass shooting in Midland is being addressed, with responses from various figures including Greg Abbott and Emma Brown.
- A pursuit and incident occurred in Midland, Texas, involving Comanche on June 12, 2026.
- A mass shooting occurred in Midland, Texas, involving the city's former mayor, Lori Blong.
- KOSA affiliate reports on an incident in Midland, featuring Mayor Lori Blong and Police Chief Greg Snow.
- An incident occurred in the oil region of West Texas, approximately 300 miles from the city of Dallas.
- Federal agents were deployed to assist local authorities following an incident in Midland, requiring local healthcare services.
- Meteorologists tracked a thunderstorm near Lakeport while Lori Blong, Mayor of Midland, was reported in the area.
- Midland is located in the heart of the oil region.
- Mexco Energy Corporation, an independent oil and gas company, is located in Midland, Texas.
- Dow Inc. launched a product from Midland, Michigan.
- Viper Energy, an energy company in Texas, could potentially benefit from tariffs associated with the Trump administration.
- BofA Securities managed a notes offering in Midland, with Broadridge handling registration correspondence.
- Caleb Weatherl was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ProPetro Holding Corp. on July 15, 2025.
- Diamondback Energy, based in Midland, Texas, was noted in the context of market performance on July 15, 2025.
- Kinetik Holdings Inc., led by Jamie Welch, is headquartered in Houston and Midland, and has divested its equity interest in EPIC Crude.
- AST SpaceMobile is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
- Permian Resources Corporation is located in Midland.
- NGS, a company based in Midland, reported financial results on August 12, 2025, with Justin Jacobs serving as CEO.
- Smith-Midland Corporation has a manufacturing facility in Midland and will host meetings in Chicago.