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EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

Midland County Commissioners Court recognized five employees for their years of dedicated service to the County. Russell Malm, County Attorney, and Lisa Sessions, Auditor's Office, were each honored for 30 years of service. Dieanna Gonzales, Library, was recognized for 20 years, while Manuel Grado, Facilities, and Aaliyah Almuina, County Clerk's Office, were each recognized for five years.

View photos from the recognition ceremony on Facebook.

LIBRARY

The court approved an agreement to provide Midland County Public Libraries patrons access to Texas newspapers through NewspaperArchive. The subscription includes remote access, allowing patrons to explore newspaper archives from home with a library card. The agreement runs from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with funding included in the fiscal year 2027 budget.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The court authorized an agreement allowing Midland County’s K-9 and explosive ordnance disposal officers to assist with FBI operations. The partnership will support coordinated responses to explosive devices and other hazardous threats, including operations outside the county’s jurisdiction. Participation will strengthen cooperation among local and federal public safety agencies.

FIRE MARSHAL

The court approved renewal of a fire protection agreement providing $100,000 to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department for fiscal year 2027. The funding supports firefighting equipment, fuel, firehouse expenses and other costs directly related to fire protection. Under the agreement, the department will continue providing fire protection in its assigned areas of Midland County and assist in other areas upon request.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The court approved an agreement with NMS Labs for forensic laboratory testing to support criminal cases handled by the District Attorney’s Office. The agreement establishes pricing for blood testing for drugs and alcohol.

FACILITIES

The court approved exterior LED lighting upgrades at Fairview Cemetery, the Ag Extension facility and Road & Bridge. NetZero USA will replace 37 existing fixtures with LED lighting to improve illumination and energy efficiency while reducing long-term operating costs. Facilities Management will schedule and supervise the installation.

ROAD AND BRIDGE

The court received a report on Midland County’s Master Transportation Plan and approved an agreement with GFT Infrastructure Inc. for its second and final phase. The initial work evaluates the county’s road network, traffic conditions and anticipated growth to identify needs related to safety, connectivity and mobility. The next phase will refine recommendations, establish priorities for future road investments and include public input through an in-person open house and an online public meeting.

SENIOR LIFE GRANT

The court approved a resolution supporting Senior Life Midland’s application for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2027 Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program. The resolution certifies the county’s $85,000 contribution to support meals for homebound residents who are elderly or have a disability, satisfying a requirement to apply for state funding. Senior Life Midland representative Tracy Renton joined the court for a photo with the resolution.

TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER

The court approved a resolution authorizing a fiscal year 2027 grant application to the Governor’s Office Texas Anti-Gang Grant Program to support operation of the Texas Anti-Gang Center–Permian Basin. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office serves as the center’s fiscal administrator.

LANDMAN FILMING

The court approved a letter of concurrence for filming the television series “Landman” in Midland County November 1–20. The letter provides the county’s consent for King Street Productions to film locally and will be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation. No county funding is required.

COURT SCHEDULE

The next regularly scheduled Commissioners Court will be held Tuesday, November, 2026. Meetings are held in the Commissioners Court, on the first floor of the Midland County Courthouse, located at 500 N. Loraine St. The meeting is livestreamed at the county website, co.midland.tx.us. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of previous meetings may also be found on the website.

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Contact:

Samuel Eaton

Public Information Officer

publicinfo@mcounty.com

432-688-4314