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 Sweeper Parts Midland - Midland, Texas serves as the county seat of Midland County, though a small part of the city extends into reaching into Martin County. The city of Midland is located on the states Southern Plains and supports nearly 111,000 people. It is the main city of the Midland Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of July 1 the year 2009, The Midland-Odessa, Texas Combined Statistical Area had a population of roughly 266,941. The residents of the city of Midland refer to themselves as Midlanders.
During 1881, Midland was established as a settlement near the midpoint along the Pacific Railroad between El Paso and Fort Worth. Midway was the first name of the city, but was later changed due to another Texas city having the same name. The city of Midland is the childhood home of former President George W. Bush and laura Bush, the former First lady's hometown.
In the beginning, the city was a ranching and farming community. However, the economy of Midland underwent a big transformation when oil was discovered in the Permian Basin in the year 1923.
Midland has several attractions situated nearby, like for example: the Midland County Museum, Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Confederate Air Force and American Airpower Heritage Museum, Museum of the Southwest Complex, as well as Big Spring State Park.
Located in the city limits are several breathtaking parks, like for example: Tolbert Park, Trinity Park, Doug Russell Park, CJ Kelly Park, Halff Park and Fasken Park. What's more, there are several fascinating museums with a comprehensive account of the region's history, like for instance the Museum of the Southwest and the Midland County Historical Museum. There is also the American Airpower Heritage Museum, that houses more than 50,000 artifacts from World War II. World class shopping is offered at The Midland Park Shopping Centre.
The administrative and management head office for the gas and oil industry of the Permian Basin, the biggest oil producing area in the state of Texas, is located in the city of Midland. The country's energy industry is heavily influenced by the Permian Basin.
There are several oil and gas related companies within the city, such as legal, finance, data processing, accounting, marketing and engineering. The economy is also supplemented by agriculture and ranching industries.
There are several jobs in the city of Midland that require a university or college degree, including registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, geoscientists, petroleum engineers, financial analysts, financial managers, family, school and child social workers, and engineering managers. The largest employers within the city are involved in mining, healthcare, educational services, food and accommodation services, professional, and technical and scientific services.
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