Good morning, Midland.

A church in Odessa is hosting its first Faith in Uniform event for first responders and military families today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crossroads Church—offering face painting, volleyball, water games, and food with plans for monthly meetings.

The Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center will open a new facility in 2028 that increases space by 40% for education and skill programs for young people in Midland.

Midland County Juvenile Probation Chief Vanessa Valdez said the upgrade will better balance supervision with learning opportunities.

The City of Midland reported a record $7.045 million in sales tax on Aug.

14, 2026, a 13.07% increase over last August that boosted the fiscal year total to $68.456 million and positions the city to exceed $70 million with the final collection.

Eastbound IH 20 is closed at mile marker 139 in Midland County, so drivers are advised to detour along the mile marker 144 crossing near Sooner Pipe, with TX DOT urging extra caution around workers and equipment as delays are likely.

Wood Drive between Meadowbrook and Midland Drive was closed for water main repairs on Aug.

14, and city crews kept the street closed for at least six hours, officials said. Residents are advised to seek alternate routes until the repairs are completed.