July 31, 2006
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
National Night Out is here, and the City of Midland is ready to join the rest of the nation in fighting crime.
On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, hundreds of Midland residents will head outside, joining neighbors, eating good food, and learning more about preventing crime. City Officials and Police Officers will be visiting the more than 70 block parties!
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community relations, and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are fighting back.
This is the 23rd year Midland has participated in National Night Out.
The following is a list of suggested media highlights:
***6:00 p.m., 3805 Fannin
Mobile Substation, McGruff, Safety Pup, Bike Patrol, local mascots, ATVs, Low-Patrol, S.W.A.T., and K-9. Chief John Urby and organizers will be at this location at 5:45 p.m. This is a great place to start, especially if you plan on setting up a live shot for the 6 p.m. news.
The following three locations are good if you need extra video, pictures, or interviews:
3805 Monty......Block Captain Vicky Bragg......6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
5120 King Richards Row......Block Captain Mabry Wingo......6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
3404 Crestmont...... Block Captain Sherry Marshall......6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
If you need help in setting up a story idea or live interview, or need directions, call Tina Jauz at 685-7593.
CITY PARTICIPATES IN SALES TAX HOLIDAY
The City of Midland will join many other cities throughout the state of Texas for the eighth annual sales tax holiday. On August 4, 5, & 6, families will be able to do most of their back-to-school shopping without paying sales tax.
Like last year’s holiday, this year’s applies to most clothing and footwear products priced $99.99 and less. This year it is expected to save Texans more than $46.1 million in state and local sales taxes. Since its inception, the holiday has saved an estimated $287 million in sales tax - $226 million in state taxes, and $61 million in local. This year, sales tax revenue loss due to the holiday is estimated at $33,281 for the City of Midland.
Media Contact: Bob McNaughton/Director of Finance at 685.7210
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