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Airport Funding

Midland just snagged a $12.6 million federal grant to upgrade local airports, and the best part is that Washington is footing 90% of the bill. That means major infrastructure upgrades with barely a scratch on our local taxpayer wallets.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Sep 21, 2026

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FY2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

The county adopted its annual budget and set the property tax rate at $0.144726 per $100 valuation, funding essential services, salary adjustments, and capital projects.

5 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Sep 14, 2026