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Movies in the Park 2025: Family Fun Under the Stars
Movies in the Park 2025: Family Fun Under the Stars
Movies in the Park 2025: Family Fun Under the Stars
Midland isn't boring—you just have to know where to look. This summer, the City of Midland brings back its free Movies in the Park series, offering family-friendly films under the stars at local parks. It’s a fun, community-focused way to spend your summer nights.
From Oil to Orbit: Midland’s Surprising Space Story
From Oil to Orbit: Midland’s Surprising Space Story
From Oil to Orbit: Midland’s Surprising Space Story
Most people know Midland for oil and gas—but did you know it's also home to the nation’s first commercial spaceport licensed by the FAA? From WWII flight training to futuristic aerospace testing, Midland’s sky has always been the limit.
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
In 1891, Robert St. George Dyrenforth attempted to make it rain in West Texas by detonating explosives in the sky. Though his efforts were unsuccessful, they highlight the innovative—and sometimes eccentric—approaches to weather modification in the face of drought.
Midland Venue Offers $15 Uber Discount to Stop DWIs
Midland Venue Offers $15 Uber Discount to Stop DWIs
Midland Venue Offers $15 Uber Discount to Stop DWIs
Midland, Texas — With one of the highest rates of fatal drunk driving crashes in Texas, the Permian Basin faces a serious challenge. But local venue The Tailgate is taking proactive steps by partnering with Uber to offer discounted rides and promote safer nights out.

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