Midland County Commissioner, Precinct 3

10/14/2026

🚧 MIDLAND COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT UPDATE

Midland County Commissioners Court has approved funding for a nearly $2.9 million road widening project along South County Road 1232.

📍 Location: Commissioner Precincts 1 and 3, from W. County Road 120 to W. County Road 140.

The approximately two-mile project will provide one travel lane in each direction and a new center turn lane, improving access to businesses and helping traffic move more efficiently through this growing industrial area south of I-20 and Loop 250 West.

This investment is part of the county’s ongoing efforts to address infrastructure needs and accommodate continued growth.

📅 Next Steps: The final construction contract is expected to come before Commissioners Court on October 20. If approved, construction is anticipated to begin within the following weeks.

We will continue providing updates as the project progresses.

09/21/2026

⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING – MIDLAND COUNTY ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of Midland County until 9:00 PM CDT tonight, Monday, September 21.

Please use caution if you are traveling, particularly in low-lying areas and locations where water may cross roadways.

Do not attempt to drive or walk through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Please stay weather-aware and continue monitoring updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency officials.

Stay safe, Midland County.

Español: El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido un Aviso de Inundación Repentina para partes del Condado de Midland hasta las 9:00 PM de esta noche. Evite conducir o caminar por caminos inundados y manténgase atento a las condiciones del tiempo.

09/16/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT — Information from TxDOT

Drivers traveling on I-20 near FM 1788 should prepare for significant traffic changes this weekend as TxDOT crews conduct bridge demolition work.

📅 Friday, September 18 at 7:00 PM through Monday, September 21 at 5:00 AM

Motorists should expect temporary closures of the eastbound and westbound I-20 main lanes near FM 1788, frontage road detours, single-lane traffic, temporary ramp closures, reduced speeds, and delays.

I know these closures are inconvenient, but this work is part of a major improvement to this important corridor. In approximately 14 months, we will have a new bridge at FM 1788, helping provide the infrastructure our growing region needs today and for years to come.

If you’re traveling between Midland and Odessa this weekend, please plan ahead, allow additional travel time, follow all posted signs, and use caution around crews working in the area.

Please share to help get the word out.

Information provided by TxDOT.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

We pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost and honor the extraordinary courage of the firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who answered the call in our nation’s darkest hours.

We also remember the families who carry the loss of that day with them still.

May we honor their memory through service to one another, gratitude for those who protect our communities, and a continued commitment to the unity that brought Americans together in the days following September 11.

Midland County remembers.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

Today, Commissioners Court appointed Jay Marquez to serve as acting Midland County Judge.

I was honored to make the motion for his appointment, and I want to congratulate Judge Marquez as he begins his service in this role.

I look forward to working alongside Judge Marquez and my fellow members of Commissioners Court as we continue addressing the important business before Midland County and serving our residents.

Congratulations, Judge Marquez. I look forward to getting to work together for Midland County!

08/06/2026

Today, Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood filed a petition seeking the removal of Midland County Judge Terry Johnson from office.

This is not a statement I make lightly. Public service is built on trust, and protecting the confidential information of our citizens is a responsibility every public official must take seriously.

After reviewing the circumstances surrounding the release of a citizen’s confidential information, I believe the allegations are serious. While the legal process should be allowed to proceed, I agree with District Attorney Glenn Harwood that Judge Terry Johnson should resign from office.

The people of Midland County deserve a government that is transparent, accountable, and committed to doing what is right. I will continue working every day to uphold those principles and earn the trust the citizens of Precinct 3 have placed in me.

07/30/2026

Midland County has completed several safety improvements at the intersection of ECR 173 and SCR 1210.

As part of our ongoing sign replacement program, the new county street signs are now being installed as the remaining inventory of the previous signs is depleted.

In addition, shoulder rumble strips have been installed along the curve to provide an audible and tactile warning to drivers who leave their lane, helping reduce the likelihood of roadway departure crashes.

These improvements are part of our continued efforts to enhance safety throughout Precinct 3. County staff will continue evaluating roadways and intersections to identify additional opportunities for safety enhancements.

Thank you to the Midland County Road & Bridge Department for their work on these improvements and their continued commitment to maintaining a safe transportation system for our community.

07/29/2026

I want to commend the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Radiological/Nuclear Threat Detection Unit and all of the local, state, and federal agencies that worked together to safely recover a Cesium-137 radioactive source in Midland County.

This successful operation demonstrates the importance of specialized training, interagency cooperation, and constant vigilance in protecting our communities. Thanks to the quick response and professionalism of everyone involved, the source was safely recovered with no injuries, no contamination, and no threat to the public.

Thank you to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the FBI, Texas Department of State Health Services, Midland Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team, Midland Health Department, Midland Emergency Management, Chevron security, and every responder who played a role in this operation.

We are grateful for your commitment to keeping Midland County and the State of Texas safe.

NEW: Over the weekend, DPS’ Radiological/Nuclear Threat Detection (Rad/Nuc) Unit coordinated the safe recovery of a Cesium-137 (Cs-137) radioactive source in Midland Co. ☢️🚨

While on routine patrol, a DPS Rad/Nuc Unit Corporal received an alarm from his vehicle-mounted radiation detection system near S County Road 1210. After surveying the area, the Corporal confirmed the presence of a Cs-137 radioactive source and requested assistance from local, state and federal agency partners to safely recover it. Eventually, a 100-millcurie sealed radioactive source manufactured in 1967 was located approximately 6-8 inches beneath the ground. The source was recovered without incident, and there is no threat to the public.

Working alongside local, state and federal agency partners, DPS’ Rad/Nuc Unit is conducting specialized emergency response and hazardous material recovery operations that keep Texans safe.

Read more about DPS’ Rad/Nuc Unit and this significant recovery here: bit.ly/4fLLE2f

07/21/2026

Today, Midland County Commissioners Court approved moving forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the removal and disposal of abandoned RVs and campers located throughout the county.

Currently, the county has very limited options for disposing of these abandoned vehicles, which often become public safety concerns and contribute to blight along county roads and rights of way.

This RFP is an important step toward establishing a process that will allow Midland County to remove these abandoned RVs more efficiently and improve the appearance and safety of our roadways.

I appreciate the work of our county staff in helping move this initiative forward, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our community.

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate the birth of the greatest nation in the world.

On July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, boldly declaring that our rights come from God—not government—and that all people are created equal and endowed with the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Their courage and sacrifice laid the foundation for the freedoms we continue to enjoy 250 years later.

As we gather with family and friends, enjoy parades, fireworks, and backyard cookouts, let us also remember those who secured and continue to defend those freedoms. We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our Armed Forces, our veterans, first responders, and all who have answered the call to serve.

I am incredibly proud to call Midland County home and even more honored to serve the people of Precinct 3. Together, let us continue working to preserve the values that make America strong: faith, freedom, personal responsibility, and love of country.

May God continue to bless Midland County, the great State of Texas, and the United States of America.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆