AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Midland Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:03:21 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Midland, Texas - In a judgment filed Nov. 2, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of the National Museum of... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/us-court-of-appeals-rules-against-caf-in-p-82-ownership-233427 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/us-court-of-appeals-rules-against-caf-in-p-82-ownership-233427 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Texas (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-midland-county-227731 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-midland-county-227731 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-midland-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-midland-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Midland, TX -- The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is thrilled to announce that the F/A-18s of the VFA-106 Tactical Demonstration Team will be joining... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/f-a-18-tactical-demo-team-to-appear-at-caf-airsho-217229 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/f-a-18-tactical-demo-team-to-appear-at-caf-airsho-217229 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Midland, TX - Rare warbirds grace the skies and the grounds at the 2009 Commemorative Air Force AIRSHO presented by Western National Bank at Midland... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/rare-warbirds-on-display-at-airsho-2009-216660 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/rare-warbirds-on-display-at-airsho-2009-216660 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Midland, TX---As their 2009-2010 Season opens, the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale has appointed a new Chorale Director to lead both the MOSC... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/new-chorale-director-joins-the-mosc-for-the-09-10-season-215385 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/new-chorale-director-joins-the-mosc-for-the-09-10-season-215385 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Midland, TX---The 2009 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AIRSHO presented by Western National Bank (WNB), takes a step back in time and not just with... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/the-caf-retro-uso-show-takes-the-stage-at-airsho-2009-213572 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/the-caf-retro-uso-show-takes-the-stage-at-airsho-2009-213572 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale kicks off their 47th Season: Harmonic Connections with Masterworks I at Mid-Cities Community Church. ... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/texas-violinist-brian-lewis-joins-the-mosc-to-kick-off-the-season-212693 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/texas-violinist-brian-lewis-joins-the-mosc-to-kick-off-the-season-212693 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Midland, TX - Audiences at air shows across the country are growing and the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) expects the trend to continue at the 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/attendance-up-20-at-air-shows-across-the-country-210957 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/midland/news/attendance-up-20-at-air-shows-across-the-country-210957 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to know the relative electricity cost of utility scale solar and wind plants versus rooftop residential solar. In other... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-power-for-homes-208008 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-power-for-homes-208008 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600