About Midland, TX
Midland, nicknamed the "Tall City", is located in Midland County, Texas. It is also the county seat. The city has the motto "The Sky's the Limit". The city is known for being the childhood home of former President George W. Bush, as well as former First Lady Laura Bush's hometown. Among the biggest employers in Midland are Warren Equipment Companies and Dawson Geophysical. Midland Independent School District and the Midland Memorial Hospital and Medical Center also employ a large part of the city's population. Major attractions in Midland include the American Airpower Heritage Museum and The Museum of the Southwest. Movies such as Friday Night Lights, The Rookie and Hard Country have been filmed here. Famous people with ties to Midland include NBA star Spud Webb and actor Woody Harrelson.
