Apply for Midland 101
The City of Midland is gearing up for the 2010-2011 Midland 101 school year beginning in October.  Midland 101 is a program aimed at familiarizing citizens with the structure, function, and purpose of Midland government, and to equip and encourage them to assume a leadership role within the community.
Click here to apply OR click here for more information.

Introducing the City of Midland Vendor Self Service System (VSS)
Effective Wednesday, 9/1/10, the City of Midland Purchasing Division will begin using the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system to register and maintain vendor accounts.  All vendors who wish to conduct business with the City will be required to update and maintain all information used for the notification and issuance of payment in the VSS system. 
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Apply to be on a City Board or Commission
Now is the time to apply to be on a City Board or Commission. The Midland City Council will begin making Board and Commission appointments in September for the new fiscal year.
Click here to a list of open positions OR click here to apply.

Parks and Recreation Survey
The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Division would like you to take a moment and fill out a questionnaire in regards to City parks, facilities, and programs. We would like to improve our services to community and need citizen feed back. Click here to download and fill out out questionnaire.

2010-2011 Proposed City Budget
The City of Midland has now posted the proposed FY budget online for citizens to view. This budget is only a proposal. The City of Midland fiscal year is October 1 through September 31. Click here to view pdf file.

Sgt. Brian Rackow Benefit Fund
Sergeant Brian Rackow, with the Midland Police Department, was injured Thursday, June 24. Sergeant Rackow was dismantling an explosive device at the Midland Police Department Training Facility.Donations for the Rackow family are being accepted at Community National Bank. Click here for a list Community National Bank Locations.

Notice: Deadline to File Application for the 2010 City Election Ballot
Anyone interested in being on the 2010 City Election Ballot needs to fill out an application in the City Secretary's office. Click here for full notice and more information.

H1N1 Virus FAQ
What is the H1N1 Virus? What can I do to protect myself? What are the symptoms of the virus? Find answers to these questions and much more by downloading this useful H1N1 Virus FAQ. Click here to download FAQ. Looking for the vaccination?  The Midland Health Department is offering FREE H1N1 vaccinations Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Report a Street Light Outage
With approximately 400,000 streetlights across the Oncor system, they appreciate our help in identifying lights that are malfunctioning or in need of repair. The sooner Oncor is aware of a need, the sooner they can get it fixed. Click here to report a street light outage on line.

Midland’s Sales Tax Revenue History
Midland experienced a long run, 65 consecutive months, of increased sales tax revenues.  The streak came to an end with a slight decrease in overall revenues received for March 2009.  Sales Taxes for each month are composed of receipts for prior periods, future periods, the current period and audit adjustments to yield total sales tax receipts for the month. Click here to view a Midland’s sales tax revenue history from 1995 to today.

Best Performing City
Midland ranks number one once again for best performing small cities.  Midland takes the number one spot on The Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners Best Performing Cities Index because of the city’s rapid job and salary growth that has brought newcomers to the area looking for a piece of the West Texas oil boom. Click here to view a complete list of Best Performing Cities. 

Midland - #1 City For Doing Business
The City of Midland tops the list of Best Cities to Do Business.  Inc.com’s 2008 list ranks Midland as #1 in overall cities as well as #1 in the small cities category.  The rating takes into consideration recent growth trends, employment data, educational and health services, retail and wholesale trade, transportation, utilities, leisure, hospitality, and government. Click here to read more.

Scharbauer Sports Complex
Are you ready for some football? It's that time of year again, its football season. Come out this weekend to Grande Stadium and support your favorite team. Click here to Download the 2010 Schedule.

Red, White, and Blue – It’s the Right Thing to Do
The City of Midland and Keep Midland Beautiful have partnered to help raise awareness about what can be recycled.  Look for one of the 353 large recycle containers, all painted to reflect the “Recycle Red, White, and Blue – It’s the Right Thing to Do” campaign. Click here for a list of recycle container locations.

Young Professionals of Midland
Think there is nothing to do in Midland? Well think again. You need to be a part of the Young Professionals of Midland. A fairly new organization in Midland bringing together young adults in a variety of activities including leadership building, community projects, and networking. Click here for more details.