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In today's newsletter:
- How Midlandās bold school funding lawsuit could reshape taxes statewide
- How will Midlandās new juvenile justice center change youth services?
- Could your Midland student qualify for free or cheaper school lunches?
Also on today's calendar: Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. A Midland lawsuit could upend Texas school funding. Why aren't other districts joining in? (star-telegram.com) ā Midland ISDās school board has filed a highāstakes lawsuit challenging how Texas funds public schools, arguing the current āRobin Hoodā system effectively creates an unconstitutional statewide property tax. Despite the caseās potential to overhaul school finance and affect hundreds of districts, few others have joined so far, partly due to political pressure and uncertainty over possible backlash. Local trustees say the suit is about fairness for Midland students, not advancing any governorās tax agenda. 
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2. Midland County finalizing design of new juvenile justice center (firstalert7.com) ā Midland County is moving ahead with the design of a much larger, modern Juvenile Justice Center that will expand housing and program space for local youth. The 42,940-square-foot facility is expected to set a new state standard, with construction targeted to start in November 2026 and finish by May 2028. Ā Ā Ā
3. Midland ISD opens free, reduced-price lunch applications (mrt.com) ā Families with children in Midland ISD can now apply for free or reduced-price school meals, with applications available online and at every campus. Eligibility is based on income, school CEP status, or participation in assistance programs, and families can appeal decisions through the districtās Midland office. Changes in employment or household size can also trigger new eligibility. Ā Ā Ā
4. $2.4M Texas Workforce Commission grant targets healthcare employment gap in West Texas (firstalert7.com) ā Healthcare workers in Midland stand to benefit from a new $2.4 million Texas Workforce Commission grant that will fund customized training at hospitals and urgent care centers in the Midland and Odessa areas. Workforce Solutions Permian Basin and Odessa College are partnering with local facilities to offer advanced simulations and specialized courses aimed at closing serious staffing gaps. The initiative is expected to upskill or train nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals across West Texas. Ā Ā Ā
5. Set your child up for back-to-school success: Midland counseling experts share bedtime, routine, and mental health tips (firstalert7.com) ā As Midland families gear up for a new school year, local counseling experts urge parents to reset kidsā sleep and meal schedules now and talk openly about back-to-school worries. They stress limiting screens before bed, aligning home routines with school hours, and validating childrenās anxieties, with local counseling and parenting resources available through the Centers for Children and Families. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Midland
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Upcoming Events in
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Wagner Noƫl Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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First Day of School
Greenwood ISD Midland, TX 79706
7:00 am -
School Board Meeting
Greenwood ISD Brooks Middle School Cafeteria
5:30 pm -
Ken Womackās āGIANTā at the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, opening June 11 ā
Midland Chamber of Commerce Museum of the Southwest
10:00 am -
Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" ā
Wagner Noƫl Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland
7:30 pm -
Ector Theatre ā
The Ector Theatre, 500 N Texas Ave, Odessa
7:00 pm
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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š Events Nearby
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Middle School Meet the Teachers (Tentative)
Stanton ISD Stanton, TX 79782
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Volleyball Scrimmage @ Greenwood
Stanton ISD Stanton, TX 79782 -
TEACHER INSERVICE
Stanton ISD Stanton, TX 79782 -
iCEV update HS CTE
Stanton ISD Stanton, TX 79782
2:30 pm -
Elementary Meet the Teacher
Stanton ISD Stanton, TX 79782
5:00 pm -
SISD Board Meeting
Stanton ISD Stanton, TX 79782
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Midland, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 hours, 6 minutes. Message from Finder: "Was drivingā¦ (Nextdoor Blue Heron Timber Wolf) - Good morning neighbors.
May the Lord, give you strength for today, fill your heart with peace, and lift your heavy load so I can walk with hope. Have a blessed day. (Nextdoor Bizzell-Kiser)
- Flagship Facility Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor (Midland International Airport) in Midland. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member- Evenings in Midland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Midland here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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