Introduction

Named among the 150 best U.S. cities in which to live for the past twelve years, Midland's warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity. Midland is located midway between Dallas/Fort Worth and El Paso on Interstate 20. Twenty minutes to the west is Odessa.
Midland serves as administrative center for the petroleum producing region known as the Permian Basin, where about 20 percent of America's oil and gas reserves are located in reservoirs deep beneath the surface. A combination of factors, including a low crime rate, ample water supplies, quality law enforcement and fire protection, and clean wide streets, results in a sense of security and a high quality of life.