Midland

There was a time when being young and free and simply enjoying the company you were with was acceptable. No phones and actual conversation. Here is a list of five activities that will allow you to be entertained by your date in romantic and fun settings that could then very possibly lead to another.

This year, Midland County Public Libraries is partnering with local businesses, all September, in a campaign to encourage “life long literacy and community empowerment”. “One Card. One Community. A World of Opportunity”, allows residents to sign up, or show their current Midland County library cards, to participating businesses for special discounts.

Open up more quality time for you to enjoy your family and friends, and to enjoy your holiday weekend. Let’s get started then, shall we? Here are 5 recipes that I hope some of you can enjoy this holiday weekend.

Determining a name for your child takes time. It is not something parents take lightly. . And, what may demonstrate a parents great sense of humor, or sounds like a "cool" name today, doesn't always bode well for their child in their adolescent and adult years. So without keeping you in suspense any longer, here is your list of the top 5 boys names for this area, along with their meanings.

I am a TikTok addict. I said I never would be but I have kids and a man who constantly show we funny videos, great recipes and vacation hot spots. You got me with the last one! So now it is not unusual to find me scrolling through over and over and over. I even follow a few of my favorites.

So I went on a mini-vacay recently and had the best time, ate some of the best food and without a doubt met some of the most amazing people! Fun fact: did you know it is absolutely possible to meet someone that lives here in Texas, born and raised, but has never heard of this area? Had no clue where Odessa/Midland was even located. I mentioned we were in West Texas, so my friend asked 'by El Paso

If you are anything like me, trying to find that perfect gift for someone special is not easy. Especially the one person, who has everything! I have scoured Midland and Odessa, to find the best boutiques and stores that have special items, where you can find the perfect gift for anyone on your list. No matter the occasion or your budget, you can find an item for the “hard to shop for” person in your life.

Wanting to learn more about where you are living is natural. And with a lot of people coming to Midland and Odessa, thanks to the oilfield, I thought this would be a great opportunity to share some fun facts, about each of the locations, I have learned since arriving.

The weekend has finally made it. And that means date nights are upon us. Maybe you have been set up on a blind date. Or you have found your potential HEA (Happily Ever After, for those of you who aren't into romance novels) through the numerous dating apps that are around. But no matter your age, some adults in Midland and Odessa are patiently waiting for 5pm to arrive, heading home, and getting getting ready to experience a first date tonight or tomorrow. And, if I am lucky, or maybe if they are, they read this post before heading out. Both of us for totally different reasons, of course.

It's surprising when people aren’t aware of the celebrities from their hometowns. I wanted to see who represented my communities of Midland and Odessa Texas. I was impressed at all of the names and their accomplishments. So much so, I wanted to pass my newfound knowledge along to you.