Midland, Texas

Midland is a city located in Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,996. It is the county seat of Midland County{{GR|6}}. It is the twin city to Odessa, Texas.

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Texas - 2000 - County seat - Midland County - Twin city - Odessa, Texas

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Midland is home to Robert E. Lee High School, and the Midland Lee Rebels, a legendary Texas High School Football program; and Midland High School. Along with Odessa, Texas and Andrews, Texas, these cities form the West Texas Tri-Cities.

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Robert E. Lee High School - Midland Lee Rebels - Texas High School Football - Midland High School - Odessa, Texas - Andrews, Texas - West Texas Tri-Cities

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Midland is also home to the Midland RockHounds, a Texas League minor league baseball team.

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Midland RockHounds - Texas League - Minor league baseball

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The town received national attention when on October 14, 1987 18 month old Jessica McClure ("Baby Jessica") fell down an abandoned well in Midland. Her nationally televised rescue took 58 hours.

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October 14 - 1987 - Jessica McClure

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Midland is also noted as the childhood home of President George W. Bush and birthplace of Florida governor Jeb Bush; their father, former President George H. W. Bush, had started an oil business there.

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President - George W. Bush - Florida governor - Jeb Bush - George H. W. Bush

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George W. Bush's wife and First Lady Laura Bush was born and raised in Midland, as was former United States Army General Tommy Franks.

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First Lady - Laura Bush - United States Army - General - Tommy Franks

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