October 29, 2009
OIL & GAS DRILLING ORDINANCE
The Midland City Council returned to the drawing table and has now unveiled the latest draft of the Oil & Gas Drilling Ordinance. The DRAFT ordinance can be viewed on the city’s website, www.midlandtexas.gov.
The Midland Oil and Gas Task Force first reviewed the existing City of Midland ordinance regulating oil and gas drilling and production activities within the city limits and recently provided recommendations to the City Council. The recommendations were taken into consideration when drafting a modified ordinance. A public hearing was held on October 13th. The City Council then took into consideration the comments and concerns voiced at that hearing. The result is the newer draft of the ordinance.
The objective of the oil & gas drilling ordinance is to meet the goals of encouraging orderly development and growth of the city while accommodating the rights of mineral owners to reasonable access to their minerals and protecting the health, welfare, and safety of the public.
MISSING PERSON
The Midland Police Department needs your help in locating a missing 55-year-old Midland man.
John Knittel was last seen on October 21, 2009. His family reported him missing on October 28, 2009.
Knittell is a white male, 5’8”, 200 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and tan steel boots.
He may be driving a 1998 red Chevrolet pickup.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact the Midland Police Department at 685.7108 or Crimestoppers at 694.TIPS.
YARD WASTE SITE MULCHING
The City of Midland will work with a contractor to mulch yard waste on site at the location on Smith Road just north of Veterans Airpark Lane. The location is the city’s yard waste dumpster site.
The process will begin on November 2, 2009, and run for approximately two weeks (depending on the volume and the weather). The public should note that the yard waste site will be closed during this time.
The process includes grinding the branches into smaller wood chips that are collected directly into a 30 cubic yard container. The full container is loaded onto a truck and hauled to the landfill. There, the material is used to cover the landfill.
Materials may be diverted to the City of Midland Landfill (located seven miles east of Midland on Garden city highway) and Recom Resource Recovery located at 4705 W, Industrial (formally Discount Materials). Residents must show their current City of Midland utility bill to receive free yard waste disposal.
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.
Show times are: 1 a.m., 5 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 9 p.m.
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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