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Midland, Texas

Located in Midland County, Texas, Midland was established in 1881. Both Bush presidents lived here. Permian Basin produces 6M+ barrels/day.
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Founded 1881 | Population 148,908 | Peak 148,908 (2024) | County Midland County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Midland, Texas

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1881 Railroad Town: Midway between Fort Worth and El Paso.
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1923 Permian Basin Oil: Oil strikes launch petroleum boom.
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1945 Bush Family Arrives: Future presidents enter oil business.
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1986 Oil Crash: $10/barrel; banks fail.
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2008 Shale Revolution: Fracking unlocks vast reserves.
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Latest News in Midland

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Transport
Railroad Town
1923 Industry
Permian Basin Oil
1945 Politics
Bush Family Arrives
1986 Business
Oil Crash
2008 Industry
Shale Revolution

Did You Know?

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Both Bush presidents lived here.
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Permian Basin produces 6M+ barrels/day.
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One of highest per-capita incomes in TX.
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Midland is located in Midland County, Texas.
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Midland was founded in 1881.

Famous People from Midland, Texas

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Laura Bush
President, Writer · Born Nov 4, 1946 · Age 79
WH
Woody Harrelson
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jul 23, 1961 · Age 64
JB
Jeb Bush
Writer, Businessperson · Born Feb 11, 1953 · Age 73
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Kathy Baker
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 8, 1950 · Age 75
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Bessie Love
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Sep 10, 1898 · Died Apr 26, 1986 (age 87)

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