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15A first day in Midland, Texas
A flexible Midland day built around local museums, open space, downtown food and the city's own event calendar.
Read story ↗A first day in Odessa, Texas
A practical Odessa route through campus art, local history, a free museum and the city's distinctive outdoor landmark.
Read story ↗How to visit I-20 Wildlife Preserve
What the City of Midland says about trails, admission and access, plus how to make a comfortable nature stop.
Read story ↗How to visit the Odessa Meteor Crater
A short guide to the impact site west of Odessa, the museum, and the details to check before driving out.
Read story ↗An arts and museum route across Midland and Odessa
Choose between art, science, public sculpture, performance and local history on both sides of the Basin.
Read story ↗Moving to Midland or Odessa: a first-week checklist
Where to start with utilities, schools, transit, healthcare and work in the two-city region.
Read story ↗Guides
19Events & calendars
Find official event calendars, city activities, campus programs and shows in one place.
Open guide ↗Things to do in Midland & Odessa
Choose museums, outdoor landmarks, local history, performances and current events in Midland and Odessa, Texas.
Open guide ↗Outdoors & parks
Nature walks, city parks, dog parks and practical outdoor planning.
Open guide ↗Food & drink
Explore local dining directories, from breakfast to barbecue, Mexican food and late nights.
Open guide ↗For families
Family attractions, playgrounds, libraries and low-cost ways to spend a day.
Open guide ↗Arts & culture
Museums, performance venues and cultural calendars across the region.
Open guide ↗Original sources
1192-1-1 guided search
Search food, housing and other services by need and ZIP code through Texas HHS.
Open source ↗2-1-1 Texas
Search local food, housing, health and other support by ZIP code; dial 2-1-1.
Open source ↗2-1-1 Texas
Find health and other support services by need and ZIP code.
Open source ↗Airport ground transportation
Rental cars, taxis, rideshare and shuttle pickup information from the airport.
Open source ↗Brantley Creek Barbecue
Odessa barbecue; check the restaurant or its ordering page for current service.
Open source ↗City of Midland calendar
City events, parks programs, meetings and community submissions.
Open source ↗City of Midland employment
Municipal job openings and application instructions.
Open source ↗City of Midland Health Services
Public health and environmental services for the city and county.
Open source ↗City of Midland jobs
Current city openings and application steps from Midland Human Resources.
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