Good morning, Midland.

The Midland County Fair opens Thursday and promises family fun with rides + games and food vendors at the fairgrounds.

Distributor Wire and Cable opened an 80,000 sqft facility in Midland last month to support local businesses.

The new site, which uses three custom-made machines (including a $10,000 mover), achieved $4M in sales during its opening period and is set to serve the Permian Basin long term.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright appeared Monday in Midland as part of the Great American Energy Comeback Tour hosted by the Permian Strategic Partnership to celebrate energy workforce, innovation, and partnerships.

The event ran from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including a rig tour and rally).

HEB and United Markets are offering refunds for jalapeños recalled after testing positive for salmonella, urging customers to dispose of suspect produce.

A local doctor warned that salmonella can cause severe stomach illness lasting up to seven days.

Midland Health reported that births at Midland Memorial surpassed 3,000 in 2025 and are on track to set a new record in 2026.

Strong months include May, June and July (7.8% higher than the previous year) according to recent statistics.