Greg Anderson @Alignomy

Midland continues to grow, and that growth brings both opportunities and responsibilities. According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, Midland's population reached 147,615 this year. That's an increase of 2.7% over the past year and 11% since 2020, making Midland the fastest-growing major city in West Texas. Growth creates new opportunities for our local economy, but it also increases demand on our roads, water system, public safety, parks, and other city services. This requires planning, investment, and a commitment to making decisions that serve both today's residents and future generations. People continue to choose Midland because of the opportunities they find here and the quality of life our community offers. Our responsibility is to make wise decisions that meet our needs today and keep Midland strong for our children, grandchildren, and generations to come.

Throwback Thursday Every game day, a ring of American flags rises above Kyle Field — not as decoration, but as a living tribute. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Tradition holds that 55 flags fly in honor of Texas A&M Aggies who fought and gave their lives during World War I. These flags go up before kickoff and come down after the final whistle, a powerful gesture that connects today’s Corps of Cadets, students, and Aggie fans with those who served before them. This isn’t just game-day pageantry — it’s a reminder of sacrifice, legacy, and the Spirit of Aggieland that binds generations of Aggies together, on and off the field. They are never forgotten 🇺🇸

Gen Z is the most likely generation to report that they never attend religious services than any prior generation. And it's not just because Gen Z are still young. When Boomers were 18-29 years old, 15% were never attenders. Gen Z right now is at 38% never attending.

We went on-site with Collier Construction. Here's where we stand in Phase 1. 🚧 Full update 👉️ youtu.be/4GSrPXKpews #DriveTo75 #PonyUp

Preview of @lipscomb Faith & Leadership Forum 7.31 - 8.1.26 on #Vimeo vimeo.com/1210956336/9de… #churchleader #ministry

Take note, sir: Suicidal empathy was literally the sin of Judas. Think of what that money could have done for the poor, says the man who turns Christ over to the Roman authorities, and later hung himself in despair. He makes the statement when Lazarus's sister Mary annoints the feet of Jesus with a costly perfume.   The wisdom in making a misapplied, deceitful and narcissistic empathic altruism the sin of the betrayer of Christ Himself is breathtaking. It's another example (along with bottomless depths of the story of Cain and Abel and the brazen serpent who is also Jesus) of the truly incomprehensible literary genius of the Biblical canon.

Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron

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I’ve just finished reading Gad Saad’s book Suicidal Empathy. It ranks, along with Chris Rufo’s America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything and Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay’s Cynical Theories, as the best take-down of the lunacy at the heart of

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“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” -Charles W. Eliot

🚨WOW!!! Every Tuesday and Thursday for EIGHT YEARS STRAIGHT, a 73-year-old grandfather has volunteered at a Virginia hospital NICU to hold babies fighting for their lives, some weighing under 2 POUNDS. And before he lays each one down, he whispers the same blessing over every baby: "Grow strong. Grow smart. Grow kind." ❤️ His name is Dave Whitlow. He's 73 years old. He's not a doctor or a nurse. He's a retired government manager, a father of two, a grandfather of three... who decided his retirement belonged to the smallest, most fragile babies in Richmond VA. Every visit, he holds five or six of them, babies smaller than a loaf of bread, whose parents can't be there every hour because they need to work. So Dave is there and he's never once missed a day. "It's the best gig I've ever had. It just feels right." He doesn't just hold the babies, he says the job is holding up the exhausted parents and the worn-down nurses too. "It all kind of gets tied together, they need God's love too." For 8 years, every single baby gets the same blessing before he lays them down: "Grow strong. Grow smart. Grow kind." Why those words? "This is what I want from people in general." He says that somewhere out there in the world are eight years of kids, currently walking, running, starting school, who will never know that when they were two pounds and fighting for every breath, he held them and spoke those words over their lives. That brings him joy. He calls that NICU a family he never expected and can't imagine leaving. GOD BLESS Dave Whitlow. Grow strong. Grow smart. Grow kind. 🇺🇸

Scottish athlete Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile world record with a time of 3:42.66, the previous world record having stood for 27 years.

Thankfully I have numbers rather than opinions. The average number of days per year in the U.S. reaching 95°F was ~18% lower during the 60-year period 1961 to 2020 compared to 1901 to 1960. The number of days reaching 100°F and 105°F have also declined since 1895.

Rasmussen Reports @Rasmussen_Poll

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More than half of Americans say this summer is hotter than usual, and two-thirds suspect climate change is to blame for worse summer weather. More At Rasmussen Reports: tinyurl.com/2mphtvnt

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Someone who identifies as very liberal is five times more likely to claim no religious affiliation than very conservatives. In 2007, 32% of people who identified as very liberal politically said that they had no religious affiliation. It was 7% of very conservative folks. In 2024, 59% of very liberals were nones. It was 12% of very conservatives.

1 in 5 Americans have left religion entirely. 1 in 13 have converted to Protestantism. 1 in 65 have converted to Catholicism. 1 in 192 have converted to Buddhism. 1 in 257 have converted to the LDS Church. 1 in 420 have converted to Islam. 1 in 423 have converted to Judaism. 1 in 474 have converted to Orthodox Christianity. 1 in 1,273 have converted to Hinduism.

We're Hiring Elementary Substitute Teachers! We are looking for dependable, caring, and enthusiastic individuals who love working with children and are passionate about supporting Christian education. Come be part of what God is doing at Midland Christian. ❤️💙

"Personal drift precedes organizational drift." @peterkgreer and Jill Heisey in How Leaders Lose Their Way

Way to compete @calebcruz2027 , there’s a reason this kid was picked for the private school cover athlete for @dctf @GPowersScout .@chris_MRTsports

Caleb Cruz “Cruz Control” @calebcruz2027

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TXPS Retreat Showcase @TXPSMedia Back to Back 2X DB MVP 🏆 Best DB in Texas Private School and one of the top 27 DB’s in Texas! Film don’t lie 🎥 @MCSMustangFB @phil_dawson_4 @Dru_Dawson4 @s_franco5 @CoachAsh61 @_treyg3 @bobbythompson72 @Coach_Matt_R @StonedaleChris

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Had a great camp yesterday at @TarletonFB. Got some great reps and had conversations with coaches! @CoachTateW @Coach_Matt_R @Dru_Dawson4 @StonedaleChris @TXPSMedia @MCSMustangFB

Herzog Foundation is joining forces with ACE through the new EmpowerEd by ACE Scholarships platform—the only co-branded, end-to-end scholarship management technology built by a national Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). This new strategic partner announcement comes as states, schools, and organizations prepare for the 2027 implementation of the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, that will provide dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits for donations to qualified SGOs. With EmpowerEd, there are no annual platform fees, markups, or transaction fees. Just more dollars going directly to students—fueling families to choose the educational path and services that bring hope, opportunity, and the chance to transform a life. Get EmpowerEd and unleash the potential of the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. To learn more, visit acescholarships.org/eftc/empowered/ #EducationFreedom #EmpowerED #FederalTaxCredit #partnership

Good news from Midland's June sales tax numbers! We brought in $7.6 million last month, nearly 9% higher than this time last year. Nine months into the fiscal year, we're already $7.6 million ahead of budget. As we head into our budget season next month, in planning ahead for next year, we will continue with this sort of conservative budgeting, even as we celebrate the additional revenue and economic health of our community.

Pastoral burnout isn't just about hours or workload—it's stress, isolation and the weight of leading through a divided culture. Mike Kelsey unpacks what actually pushes pastors toward the exit, and what it takes to stay rooted instead. bit.ly/4fs705G

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@ClayTravis @ClayTravis Texas State Board of Education will finalize an applied course on Personal Finance (including the topics you mention) at our September meeting. Coming soon to Texas schools! @TXSBOE #txed