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The Midland County Utility District’s first water treatment facility, located next to the new Midland County jail on SCR 1140, is in its final stages of construction and is expected to begin moving water by the end of April. The plant will initially serve the jail and Greenwood ISD’s new campuses and will eventually be able to treat up to 3 million gallons per day.

The Midland County Utility District’s first water treatment facility, located next to the new Midland County jail on SCR 1140, is in its final stages of construction and is expected to begin moving water by the end of April. The plant will initially serve the jail and Greenwood ISD’s new campuses and will eventually be able to treat up to 3 million gallons per day.

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MCUD plans November bond election as water plant nears completion

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Midland County Utility District General Manager Norman Ashton says education — not promises — will drive the district’s next attempt at a bond election.
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Unified basketball athletes smile during a pep rally hosted by Greenwood High School cheerleaders Wednesday, Feb. 25, ahead of their game.
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Calling in What ???

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Body If we as Christians believe the Bible is the word of God, and we do, and we believe it is true, and we do, and we believe the scripture, John 3:16 “For God so Loves the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have...
FORT GRIFFIN: “THE TOUGHEST TOWN IN TEXAS”

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FORT GRIFFIN: “THE TOUGHEST TOWN IN TEXAS”

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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COCA-COLA BOTTOLES AND BEYOND

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Soup cook-off this weekend

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body - It’s almost time to find out who has the best recipe in Texas as the 36th Annual Great Texas Soup Cook-Off is this weekend at the Martin County Community Center in Stanton starting at 5:30 p.m.
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