H1N1 Virus FAQ
What is the H1N1 Virus? What can I do to protect myself? What are the symptoms of the virus? Find answers to these questions and much more by downloading this useful H1N1 Virus FAQ. Click here to download FAQ.

Rate Changes
Customers of the city’s water, sewer, garbage, and landfill services should expect to see a difference in their bill or fees for service.  Residential garbage customers will pay $1.75 more per month for service. Commercial customers will also notice an increase. Water and sewer rates are increasing 2.5%.  This increase will also be reflected in the November bills.
Click here to view the old and new garbage rates. 
Click here to view the water and sewer rate structure.

2009 Christmas Parade
The holidays are approaching and the City of Midland wants to invite the public to sign up to participate in the annual Christmas Parade.  This year’s event will take place on December 5th and be an evening “lighted” parade in Downtown Midland.  The deadline to register your entry in the parade is November 20th.  Click here to register online.

Midland’s Sales Tax Revenue History
Midland experienced a long run, 65 consecutive months, of increased sales tax revenues.  The streak came to an end with a slight decrease in overall revenues received for March 2009.  Sales Taxes for each month are composed of receipts for prior periods, future periods, the current period and audit adjustments to yield total sales tax receipts for the month. Click here to view a Midland’s sales tax revenue history from 1995 to today.

Renovations of Centennial Plaza
In the heart of downtown Midland are nearing completion.  The center of the city will soon be alive with activity and the sounds of fountains in full operation.  The plans are part of the overall redevelopment of Midland’s downtown area.  The project is supported by downtown entities.  Click here to see the latest pictures of the new fountains being tested.

Midland - #1 City For Doing Business
The City of Midland tops the list of Best Cities to Do Business.  Inc.com’s 2008 list ranks Midland as #1 in overall cities as well as #1 in the small cities category.  The rating takes into consideration recent growth trends, employment data, educational and health services, retail and wholesale trade, transportation, utilities, leisure, hospitality, and government. Click here to read more.

Best Performing City
Midland ranks number one for best performing small cities.  Midland takes the number one spot on The Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners Best Performing Cities Index because of the city’s rapid job and salary growth that has brought newcomers to the area looking for a piece of the West Texas oil boom. Click here to view a complete list of Best Performing Cities. 

Adopt a Friend Fridays
Midland Animal Services staff is participating in an event to help find homes for dogs that are up for adoption.  Adopt a Friend Fridays are held every other Friday at the Do It Yourself Dog Wash located at 2215 N. Midland Drive.  The dogs are already vaccinated and micro-chipped. Be sure to mark your calendars for October 2nd.

Red, White, and Blue – It’s the Right Thing to Do
The City of Midland and Keep Midland Beautiful have partnered to help raise awareness about what can be recycled.  Look for one of the 353 large recycle containers, all painted to reflect the “Recycle Red, White, and Blue – It’s the Right Thing to Do” campaign. Click here for a list of recycle container locations.

Scharbauer Sports Complex
Are you ready for some football? It's that time of year again, its football season. Come out ths weekend to Grande Stadium and support your favorite team. Click here to Download the 2009 Schedule.

Young Professionals of Midland
Think there is nothing to do in Midland? Well think again. You need to be a part of the Young Professionals of Midland. A fairly new organization in Midland bringing together young adults in a variety of activities including leadership building, community projects, and networking. Click here for more details.