October 28, 2009

RATE CHANGE
Customers of the city’s water, sewer, garbage, and landfill services should expect to see a difference in their bill or fees for service. 

Residential garbage customers will pay $1.75 more per month for service.  This increases the fee from $11.50 to $13.50.  Removed from the bill is a 25-cent fuel surcharge (this was removed beginning with the October bill).  The new rates will be reflected in the November bills.  Commercial customers will also notice an increase.

Landfill customers are now paying $26.25 per ton versus the $24.25 a ton they were paying.

The increases in rates will help cover the cost of opening a new cell at the landfill.

Water and sewer rates are increasing 2.5%.  This increase will also be reflected in the November bills.

For more details, visit the city’s website at www.midlandtexas.gov to see a complete chart of the new rates. 

MOVIES IN THE PARK
Looking for a fun family activity to get your Halloween weekend brewing???  It’s Movies in the Park on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Centennial Plaza in Downtown Midland. 

Monsters vs. Aliens begins around 8:00 p.m.  Bring your picnic, blankets, or lawn chairs and join in on the party!  The event is FREE for everyone.

For more information, contact the City of Midland Recreation Division at 685.7381

TALL CITY TV UNVEILS NEW PROGRAMMING
Tall City TV, channel 2 on Suddenlink and Channel 6 on Grande, is the new home of the Texas Parks & Wildlife program.

Each week, the program travels to several different destinations around the state.  The stories cover a wide range of topics, from in-depth issues about conservation and the environment, to fun family activities in the outdoors. One week you might meet some volunteers at a state park, go pier fishing on the coast, or join an archeology expedition in Palo Duro Canyon. The next week you'll learn about efforts to save state fish, the Guadalupe Bass, see how Texas Game Wardens helped out in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, or maybe even see Texas through the eyes and lenses of some professional photographers.

Every show will feature Texas state parks and historic sites. The shows will also present award winning stories about the people and places that make the Texas outdoors the natural place to be. Tune in yourself and see.

October 25-31, 2009
Program 1801 — Repeats April 25–May 2, 2010
Featured Segments
The International Pursuit — The once-maligned carp is emerging as a sought-after sport fish, and anglers are coming to Texas from around the world just to catch them. Tag along as we hit the Texas carp hotspots, Lady Bird Lake in Austin, and Lake Fork near Dallas. Yes, the same Lake Fork that’s known for monster bass is now famous for its monster carp as well.
Bonham State Park — Bonham State Park is small by Texas standards, but that’s what people like about it. It’s a great place to swim, hike, fish, and meet the neighbors.
Outdoor Info: Hunter Education Classes — Hunter Education Instructors are training thousands of hunters, young and old, to be safe and responsible participants in the shooting sports. You can become part of the Hunter Ed team and here’s how.
Birding Basics — Birding has become big in Texas, with the numbers of Texas birders topping 2 million. The Lone Star state has more documented birds than any other state, and some rare beauties that you’ll find no where else in North America. So what does it take to get into this hobby? We’ll take a look at some of the basic gear you’ll need, fill you in on where to go, and highlight a way to bring the birds to you.
Postcard From Texas — Take a trip along the Neches River in East Texas.

November 1–8, 2009
Program 1802 — Repeats May 2–9, 2010
Featured Segments
Texas Eagles, On the Move — The Bald Eagle is now off the endangered species list, and more Eagles are calling Texas home. We visit a couple of Eagle nests, and learn that these birds now have a new challenge on the horizon.
Kickapoo Cavern State Park — Bats, birds and caverns are what you’ll find at this secluded state park. Located north of Del Rio, you can experience the flight of the Mexican freetail bat, have a guided cavern tour to see the largest column formation in Texas, and possibly see the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler while exploring the park.
Outdoor Info: Shooters Ear & Eye Protection — Shooting sports provide great recreation but remember these simple precautions to protect your precious sight and hearing.
Hunting Dogs 101 — Dogs may be ‘man’s best friend’ but is certainly a bird hunter’s most essential ally. We see how many different breeds accomplish various tasks to help hunters find their quarry and insure that little is wasted in the field.
Postcard From Texas — Get to the bottom of things at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

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