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Hey Midessa, hope your week’s off to a good start! Big lithium hubs plan, Disney On Ice with Mickey, Permian Basin Comic Con, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Turning oilfield byproduct into value: Two Dallas energy firms plan at least four lithium hubs across West Texas, with work starting March and commissioning December 2026, supporters say could bring jobs despite permitting hurdles — see the plan and timeline.
Elevating organizational success nationwide: Midland City Manager Tommy Gonzalez joined the Baldrige Foundation’s President’s Council for Performance Excellence earlier this month, adding a local voice to national work on the economy, infrastructure, and leadership systems — learn more about the council.
Cooking through loss and legacy: From D.C. to the Permian Basin, David Thomas of Midland’s Dirty Byrd’z Food Truck is serving oilfield crews East Coast flavors, a mission shaped by family recipes and hard-won resilience — read the full story.
Let place shape your garden: Master Gardeners share how native plants help Texans live in rhythm with nature, encouraging Midessa neighbors to start small with one bed or container and embrace patience as landscapes adapt — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Local competitors get new support: Earlier this month, the Midland YMCA announced a partnership with Special Olympics Texas, opening dedicated gym space for Team Midland athletes. The move supports inclusion and leadership, with local athletes MJ Ybarra and Ashton Crocker in the Athlete Leadership Program representing Team Texas. Read the full story.
Project reshapes local travel: Midland County’s Five Points intersection just got a $4 million boost from the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The funding should cover the project, now led by County Judge Terry Johnson. Plans keep the crossroads flat with U-turn lanes to improve safety and could help prep for a future I-27 extension. See what’s planned here.
Serious sweet tooth relief: From Guinness-recognized, Texas-shaped toffee to dangerously snackable Texas Trash, Susie’s South Forty Confections keeps Midland sweet. Through factory windows, treats come to life, and many leave with a pick-me-up for themselves… plus a decoy stash for whoever keeps raiding your desk.
Freshen up your nest: Found Furnishings blends one-of-a-kind vintage finds with quality consignment, so the floor is always in flux. Pop in when you’re eyeing a “replace the perfectly fine thing” moment; a simple swap can reset a room and, honestly, your week.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
Take control of your credit card debt: High interest can keep you stuck paying more than you need to. A balance transfer card with 0% intro APR until 2027 and no annual fee gives you time to pay down what you owe without interest working against you. By transferring your balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal so you can actually make a dent in what you owe.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌶 February Chili Cookoff @ Permian Basin Builders Association | Thursday (2/26) at 4:00 PM – Groundhog grumbled six more weeks of winter, so we’re warming up with a proper Texas chili cookoff at the PBBA office. Expect bragging rights, secret spice flexes, and no bean debates tolerated, or at least judged quietly. Bring your appetite and vote with a spoon.
🎶 Choir Performance: “A Perfect Praise of Spiritual Strength” @ Ellen Noël Art Museum | Thursday (2/26) at 6:00 PM – The St. James Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir brings A Perfect Praise of Spiritual Strength to the FMH Foundation Community Room, a free, all-ages Black History Month celebration with goosebump gospel, tight harmonies, and soul-deep joy. Skip the playlist and let real voices lift you.
🎭 Catch Us If You Can @ Midland County Downtown Library | Friday (2/27) at 5:30 PM – Downtown, MCT’s Thinking Cap Players serve up a 20-minute original for Pokémon Day, easy to squeeze between errands. Misfits stumble into friendship and a little honor, with jokes for 90s veterans, patience for pint-sized trainers, and no need to remember all 151.
This weekend
☕ Flower & Coffee @ Doughnuts Days | Saturday (2/28) at 7:00 AM – Morning pop-up alert on Tradewinds Boulevard, pairing artisanal coffee with fresh, seasonal stems. Fuel up, then pretend you planned the bouquet all along, and call it self care. Come for the caffeine, stay for the florals, leave with brownie points.
🎳 Bowling for Fur-Babes @ Diamond Lanes | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Think your spare game still has it? Roll a few frames for the fur babes, with prizes, an online auction, and rental shoes you can blame, because every dollar helps Grand Companions rescue, care for, and adopt out pets. Bring the grandkids, or bowl solo.
🍇 Cans & Clusters @ Midland County Horseshoe Arena | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Clear your weekend for the first annual Cans & Clusters, a two-day showdown with a big payout, $1500 added money, and genuine turquoise pieces up for grabs. Bring your competitive streak, leave with bragging rights, and maybe something shiny for date night.
🎼 Organ Music by Women Composers @ First Methodist Church | Sunday (3/1) at 7:00 PM – Give Netflix the night off and head to First Methodist Midland for a free recital spotlighting organ works by women composers. Dr. Sheryl Sebo will make those pipes sing, with history, heart, and a little goosebump magic. Bring a friend, leave humming.
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📻 Midessa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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