@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council has approved drilling permits for Petroplex Energy, despite heated concerns from residents about safety, noise, and heavy truck traffic near schools.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council just voted to increase the cost burden on residential developers for road improvements, aiming to create a fairer system while sparking debate on its impact on local builders.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland's city council just made a bold move by ending its contract with Flock Safety over serious privacy concerns and unresolved data governance issues.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council has taken a bold step towards the future by approving a $655,000 master plan for a West Texas Aerospace Corridor, but not everyone is on board with the ambition.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council has approved a $109,000 drone program for the fire department despite public outcry over privacy and spending concerns.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland's council just greenlit a $655,000 plan to boost the West Texas Aerospace Corridor, but transparency issues are raising eyebrows among residents.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council has just approved a groundbreaking $504 million budget that promises no new revenue tax rates and strategic cash spending, benefiting property owners across the city!
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council has just approved a groundbreaking $504 million budget while maintaining a no-new-revenue tax rate—how will this impact your community?
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialA unanimous council vote paves the way for a transformative 20-acre multifamily project, featuring a new roundabout designed to enhance traffic flow and community connectivity.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialResidents are raising alarm bells over proposed oil and gas permits, citing health risks and noise pollution from wells too close to their homes.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland's budget for FY2026–27 totals a staggering $504 million, while homeowners will see their median tax cost drop from $9.45 to just $8.78!
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland City Council is stepping up to retain its firefighters by raising starting salaries to $75,000 and increasing driver certification pay to $1,000 a month, but how will they fund these changes?
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland is making strides in traffic safety, with a remarkable drop in fatal crashes and an impressive $8.6 million grant to further the Vision Zero initiative!
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialIn a groundbreaking report, the Midland Police Department revealed that in 2025, 70% of traffic stops ended in warnings, and there were no complaints of racial profiling, sparking conversations about policing practices in the community.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland is set to launch into the future with a groundbreaking $5 million grant for Texas's first commercial vertical launch and reentry facility, but residents are demanding transparency on how the funds will be used.
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