Emergency Management and Environmental Cleanup
Midland County, TX
Summary
The court will decide whether to lift the 90-day burn ban covering Midland County. If lifted, outdoor burning becomes legal again — which matters to rural residents and anyone worried about wildfire risk.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 14
- Last 30 days
- 5
Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The office utilizes grants and flex-time to manage costs for community programs.
Rural landowners who want to burn brush and debris if the ban is lifted.
Fire officials could see elevated wildfire risk if conditions remain dry.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Nov 3, 2026
The court will decide whether to lift the 90-day burn ban covering Midland County. If lifted, outdoor burning becomes legal again — which matters to rural residents and anyone worried about wildfire risk.
Report storm damage in Midland County via iSTAT survey
Report storm damage in Midland County via iSTAT survey AOL.ca
Midland County asks residents, businesses to report storm damage online
Midland County is asking residents and businesses to report Oct. 15 storm damage through the state’s iSTAT tool to aid recovery efforts.Vitaliy Halenov/Getty ImagesMidland County’s Office of Emergency Managemen...
Flood watches issued as several days of rain expected in West Texas
Flooding may be possible in West Texas this week as the remnants of Hurricane Simon combines with upper level disturbances to bring rain to the area.Pivotal WeatherSeveral days of heavy rainfall are expected to...
More tropical moisture could bring flooding to Texas this week
Hurricane Simon is expected to landfall near Mexico before dissipating and bring rain into Texas this week.NOAA/NEDIS/STAR GOES-WestFlooding will be possible across West Texas for the first half of this week as...
Flood watches continue across Texas from remnants of Hurricane Polo
Flood watches cover Central Texas as remnants of Hurricane Polo.Pivotal WeatherFlood watches cover much of the middle portion of Texas as remnants of Hurricane Polo have continued pushing through the region. La...
Want to help clean up the Permian Basin? Basin Action Day is Nov. 7
A flyer for the third Basin Action DayCity of MidlandThe third Basin Action Day is set to take place Saturday, Nov. 7, as the latest event in the Basin Beautification Project. As previously reported, the Basin ...
City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas
Add Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleMIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has announced street closures.The closures include low-water crossing areas at Scharbauer, Edwards, Barber and Bent...
Hurricane Polo's remnant expected to bring severe weather; flood watches issued
Flood watches cover much of Texas as tropical moisture is expected to impact the region over the middle portion of this week.Pivotal WeatherFlood watches have been issued across West Texas as an active weather ...
Entergy Texas offers tips, urges final preparations for Edouard
A radar image from the National Weather Service shows Tropical Storm Edouard approaching the Southeast Texas coast.National Weather ServiceEntergy Texas says it is prepared to respond to any impacts from Tropic...
Midland County under a 90-day burn ban
Midland County under a 90-day burn banBy Tamlyn PricePublished: Sep. 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM CDT|Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM CDTAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleMIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) -...
Dry conditions prompt new burn restrictions in Midland County
Midland County approved a 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas as dry conditions and wildfire risk worsen.Frank Wagner/Getty Images/iStockphotoThe Midland County Commissioners Court approved a 90-day burn b...
Tropical storm warnings issued as Gulf system nears Texas, Louisiana
Potential tropical cyclone 5 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to impact the Eastern Texas region on Tuesday evening.Pivotal WeatherUPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Five has been upgraded to Tropical Dep...
Buried radioactive source discovered during routine Texas DPS patrol in Midland County
Buried radioactive source discovered during routine Texas DPS patrol in Midland County WOAI
Buried radioactive capsule discovered near Midland in West Texas
Buried radioactive capsule discovered near Midland in West Texas Click2Houston
CONFIRMED: Several lighting strikes causes massive fire in Midland County
CONFIRMED: Several lighting strikes causes massive fire in Midland County CBS7
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Jan 6, 2026
The Emergency Management Office is actively managing fire safety, illegal dumping, and hazardous material responses. They have successfully removed thousands of tires and provided fire safety training to the community.
Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - Martin County, 10.1 mi northwest of Midland, Midland County, Texas, United States, on Monday, Sep 6, 2021, at 10:05 pm (Chicago time)
Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - Martin County, 10.1 mi northwest of Midland, Midland County, Texas, United States, on Monday, Sep 6, 2021, at 10:05 pm (Chicago time) Volcano Discovery
Midland, Texas leaders blindsided by arrival of migrants at holding facility
Midland, Texas leaders blindsided by arrival of migrants at holding facility KCRG
Burn ban issued for Midland County amid dry conditions and wildfire potential
Burn ban issued for Midland County amid dry conditions and wildfire potential
Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm, while another storm moves toward Hawaii
Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm, while another storm moves toward Hawaii
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