Get ready for a new entertainment complex in Midland! The city council and Cinergy are teaming up to build it, and it's expected to create more jobs and bring a lot of fun to town.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 10 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before, 10 the 90 before that.
These projects will likely increase the city's tax base through commercial development.
Local businesses and the regional economy.
Potentially nearby residents due to increased traffic or changes in neighborhood character.
The deal would incentive AST SpaceMobile to build a new facility that would draw 1,800 high-paying, non-oil-and-gas jobs to diversify Midland's economy.
A second Lowe's store is planned for Midland. ivanastar/Getty ImagesA second Lowe’s store is planned for Midland.According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a Lowe’s Home Improvement store...
P. Lourcey SamsCourtesy Lourcey SamsTwo business leaders are teaming up in an effort to turn the Permian Basin into what they call the “Space Basin.”Midland business and investment leader P. Lourcey Sams and...
A large crate for the AST BlueBird satellites, framed against Midland International Airport terminal, last fall. AST and MDC are executing an economic development agreement leasing 23 acres of city property...
Approximately 175,000 pounds of primary waste-to-energy conversion equipment has arrived at Waste Energy Corp.'s Midland facility. The combined weight is comparable to that of a fully loaded Boeing 737...
County officials support nine eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0, seeking federal tax incentives for redevelopment. Jacy Lewis/Reporter-TelegramJacy Lewis/Reporter-TelegramCommissioners from...
Midland Development Corp.Courtesy graphicMidland Development Corp.’s budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027, has been approved.MDC board members approved the...
Midland Development Corp.Midland Development Corp.Midland Development Corp. board members followed the lead of the City Council in supporting new opportunity zones in Midland under the federal Opportunity...
Southeast Midland is drawing attention from the Midland Development Corporation as it works to establish an entrepreneurial center in the area.PIRO4D/PixabySoutheast Midland is drawing attention from the...
The Midland City Council approved a resolution supporting the creation of opportunity zones in Midland.B. Kay Richter/Reporter-TelegramThe Midland City Council approved a resolution supporting the creation of...
New industrial and commercial plats were approved to support business expansion and economic activity in Midland.
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An update was provided on the Midland Development Corporation's economic development efforts during March 2026, likely covering business attraction, retention, and expansion activities.
Brittany Brown, vet tech, administers meds to Artemas 07/28/2021 at Fix West Texas off Princeton Ave. Tim Fischer/Reporter-TelegramTim Fischer/Midland Reporter-TelegramMidland City Council has approved an...
Texas Space Commission LogoCourtesy Texas Space CommissionMidland Development Corporation’s efforts to develop Midland’s aerospace industry are spreading west.MDC board members unanimously approved an...
An economic development agreement was approved for the creation of a veterinary and surgical diagnostic hospital, supporting job growth and specialized services.
Preliminary plats for two industrial parks were approved in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). While the city has limited zoning control in the ETJ, approving plats allows for development to proceed.
The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce shared details about its microgrant program, which supports local small businesses.
The board reviewed updates on space-related business in Midland and the status of funding applications. This reflects ongoing efforts to grow the local space economy.
The commission considered rezoning large tracts of land to accommodate future retail and commercial growth. This could lead to new businesses and job opportunities but also raises questions about traffic and neighborhood impact.
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The city is focusing on major road projects and airport expansion to boost the local economy and improve connectivity.
The Midland Development Corporation is amending a lease agreement for a large tract of land. This action could impact future development or land use in the area.
The council supported a proposed affordable housing development, indicating a commitment to addressing housing needs.
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The meeting focused on the progress of space-related initiatives in Midland and the status of applications for research funding. This impacts the region's economic diversification and its role in the growing space industry.
The board received an update on economic development activities for December 2025. This provides transparency on the organization's performance.
The MDC is allocating funds to support the development of an inland vertical orbital launch range and to attract businesses to the Spaceport Business Park. This includes securing licensing and finding tenants.
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Midland City Council and Cinergy come to agreement for new entertainment facility newswest9.com
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