Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Midland public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Zoning↑Rising
Zone Change for Horse Grazing in Residential Area
1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development
Apartment Complex Planned Development
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
West Texas Aerospace Corridor Master Plan
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Substandard Building Abatement at 203 North Carver Street
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Substandard Building Abatement at 2407 Camp Street
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Public Comment
3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Fire Department Drone Program
1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Polo Club Area Land Use and Future Density Concerns
3 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Taxes Budget
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget and Tax Rate
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Public Comment: Flock Cameras
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs
080-2026: Oil and Gas Well Permits
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Roads
Ordinance 10793: Sinclair Avenue Renaming
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety
Resolution 2026-115: Mobile Command Substation Purchase
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs
Resolution 2026-123: Operating Certificate for Red Raider Rides LLC
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Environment
079-2026 / 080-2026: Oil and Gas Well Permits
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Ordinance 10788: Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Resolution 2026-120: 2027 City Council Meeting Dates
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Ordinance 10791: Establish Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Public Comment: Property Tax Appraisal Equity
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning
West End Addition Zone Change
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Public Comment: Budget and Media Spending
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Budget
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH FORVIS MAZARS, LLP
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Budget
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Zoning
Meeting Minutes/Transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Development
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TEXAS SPACE COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF MIDLAND
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
Audit/Fiscal Transparency
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Budget
Receive public comments
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety
Meeting cameras and public records
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Taxes Budget
MDC Promotional Funds
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
City Attorney and Police Staffing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Budget
MDC funding and road debt
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Business Jobs
H1B visas for AST
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Taxes Budget
MDC funds, constitutional law, and police staffing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
Western Mesa, Section 2
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Development
Highway 191 Development
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Zoning
Solomon Lane and Acorn Lane
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Roads
West Pennsylvania Avenue Right-of-Way
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Public Safety and Staffing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Constitutional Rights and Code Enforcement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Business Jobs
Praise of Council
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Zoning
Assisted Living Facility Zoning
1 supportive3 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Zoning
Sparks Street Special Exception
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Business Jobs
AST & Science Economic Development Agreement
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Police Staffing and City Spending
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Public Decorum
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development
905 West Michigan Avenue ADU
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Development
Southern Addition Section 39
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Business Jobs
AST SpaceMobile Expansion and Economic Development Agreement
2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Development
Mission Center Adult Daycare
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety
Public Comment Process
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Midland from local and regional media.
NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)data center noise and development
Property owner concerned over possible data center in Midland Co.
Roland Garcia raises concerns over an alleged bitcoin mining facility being built near Real Country Living RV Park in Midland County, including noise pollution.
Oct 7, 2026CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TXroad construction
City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas
City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
Sep 29, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)charter amendment
Coalition wants Dallas voters to decide City Hall’s fate
Petition Drive aims to gather 20,000 signatures to place charter amendment on May 2027 ballot.
Sep 25, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)voter registration
How to check your voter registration in Texas
After thousands of voter registration applications were lost in a data sphere, many are left wondering, "Am I registered to vote?" Here's how you can find out.
Sep 24, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)water treatment contract
$4 million in water treatment chemicals proposed, Midland residents raise quality concerns
Midland City Council skipped a vote on a proposed $4.24M water treatment chemical contract split among suppliers amid resident demands for water transparency.
Sep 23, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)road construction
Portion of Dixie Avenue closed while repairs are underway
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area of Dixie Avenue in south Odessa due to downed powerline.
Sep 22, 2026Midland Reporter-Telegramintersection development
Midland apartment project agrees to development of intersection
Midland apartment project agrees to development of intersection Midland Reporter-Telegram
Sep 22, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)cultural center preservation
Hundreds gather to form human chain around Kennedy Center amid fears over its future
Actor Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman, was among the speakers at Friday’s rally outside the Kennedy Center.
Sep 19, 2026Midland Reporter-Telegramwater treatment and road agreements
Midland City Council to weigh water treatment, road agreements, grants
Midland City Council to weigh water treatment, road agreements, grants Midland Reporter-Telegram
Sep 18, 2026Beaumont Enterprisepark development
Two Midland industrial lots could become one park
Two Midland industrial lots could become one park Beaumont Enterprise
Sep 17, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)public health safety
North Carolina teen who died from brain-eating amoeba was likely infected at community center
Testing shows that the teen who died Aug. 31 likely became infected from a community water feature, the state health department said.
Sep 17, 2026NewsWest 9 (KWES-TV)animal control hiring
Midland County seeking Animal Control Officer amid restructuring
Midland County is accepting applications for an Animal Control Officer.
Sep 15, 2026