Though some say that apartments in Midland are easier to come by than last year, 2018 Midland renters are still paying high rental costs. Rent Jungle reported that the average monthly rental cost for an apartment in Midland, Texas is $1488! That's a 25.2% increase over last year's rental costs. And with the population booming, [...]
Midland County commissioners chose to extend the county burn ban through mid-July. It's possible that the county commissioners may reconsider the ban before Independence Day though. They may reconsider midway through June. This burn ban could mean that rockets and fireworks with fins might be off the table this year over worries of grass fires. [...]
Let's say your car fails an emissions test, and you just can't afford to fix it or go without a vehicle. Does DPS ever grant time extensions? Actually, yes! DPS sometimes grants emissions testing waivers and time extensions to defer the requirement of full compliance. So, just because your car failed the emissions test doesn't [...]
The State of Texas website explains that all vehicles registered in Texas must pass a safety inspection. No exceptions. Additionally, some counties require emissions tests. If you get a safety inspection in a non-emissions county, and then move to an emissions county and register my vehicle, another safety inspection isn't generally required. If the inspection [...]
When people are in the middle of a move or just moved, registering to vote sometimes gets overlooked. The deadline to vote in this year's General Election is October 9, 2018. Moving Within The Same County If you move within the same Texas county, all you have to do is go to the Secretary of [...]
The Tornado History Project is an online, free, searchable database of every reported U.S. tornado from 1950-2016. In all, the Tornado History Project features data from over 60,000 tornadoes! It's a pretty cool way to check out areas likely to get hit by these strong weather events. Luckily, in all, only 32 tornadoes hit Midland [...]
If you're about to move school districts, keep in mind that you will need an official birth certificate to register children for school in a new district. Of course, moves tend to displace items and sometimes vital records like birth certificates get lost. Luckily, you can order a new birth certificate from the Texas Office [...]
Midland Animal Services offers a $70 voucher to help residents spay or neuter their dog or cat. You must live within the City of Midland to qualify for this spay/neuter voucher. You can prove residency with a utility, phone or cable bill. Just a heads up, your driver's license is not enough proof of your [...]
If you're moving, you should know that it's common for pets to run off during the move. Sometimes, people report lost pets after they let their dog or cat outside. These same pets never ran off in their old homes. Sometimes the escape while families have doors open during the actual move. Keep in mind, [...]
Residential property taxes in Texas are based on annual appraised values. County appraisal districts complete the appraisals at the start of every year. Appraisal review board hearings contesting the appraisals begin in May. Property tax bills in Texas arrive at the beginning of October. Then, they're due by January 31 the next year. Texas offers [...]
