Amy Stretcher Burkes for City Council District 4

Amy Stretcher Burkes for City Council District 4 Amy Stretcher Burkes is a native Midlander now representing District 4 on the Midland City Council.

06/16/2026

The Midland City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, will begin at 2:00 p.m. instead of its regularly scheduled 10:00 a.m. start time.
The schedule adjustment will allow City leadership and employees the opportunity to attend funeral services for a valued City employee.

We appreciate your understanding as we honor a member of the City of Midland family.

When our community hurts, people step forward.Today, members of the Midland Fire Recruit Class rolled up their sleeves a...
06/14/2026

When our community hurts, people step forward.

Today, members of the Midland Fire Recruit Class rolled up their sleeves and donated blood at Midland Memorial Hospital in response to yesterday’s tragedy.

No one asked them to do it. No one required it. They simply saw a need and answered the call.

Their actions are a reminder that service begins long before a badge is pinned on a uniform. We are grateful for their compassion, proud of their character, and thankful for their commitment to Midland.

Midland TX Fire Department

A statement from Mayor Blong:“Governor Abbott called me last night to check on Midland and express his condolences to ou...
06/14/2026

A statement from Mayor Blong:

“Governor Abbott called me last night to check on Midland and express his condolences to our community. He has also authorized flags in Midland to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of yesterday's horrific tragedy.

The City Council and I are asking Midland residents, businesses, and organizations to lower your flags through next week starting today, June 13, and join us in honoring the victims. Ed Scott and everyone affected by the events of June 12 deserve to be honored.

I also want to recognize the many first responders and medical personnel who answered the call yesterday. It was an incredible outpouring of support and we are grateful for every one of them.

This is one small way our community can say together that we remember, we grieve, and we do not move on quickly from something this painful.

Please keep the families in your prayers.”

06/12/2026

Ed Scott was a cherished member of our City of Midland family.

Please keep the Scott family in your prayers tonight. Give them the space, grace, and support they need during this unimaginable time.

We also invite our community to come together in prayer at Centennial Park at 7:30 p.m. tonight as we lift up the Scott family and our entire Midland community.

Please join us tonight as we gather to pray for our community and those directly impacted by the events of this morning....
06/12/2026

Please join us tonight as we gather to pray for our community and those directly impacted by the events of this morning. I believe in the comforting power of The Lord and encourage Midland to come together as we seek His face in difficult time. 🙏🏙️

Centennial Park Midland
City of Midland, Texas - City Government

06/12/2026

💙How YOU can help following the mass shooting this morning in Midland:
- Food donations can be sent to the Midland campus West Texas Food Bank
- Monetary donations can be sent to United Way of Midland and the Permian Basin Area Foundation
- Vitalant will be holding a blood drive on Saturday, June 13th at Midland Memorial Hospital in the main entrance from 9am to 2:30pm

💙Need assistance? The Midland Community Organizations Active in Disaster has been activated to provide the following:
- A family unification unit has been established at Midland Memorial Hospital in the chapel. PermiaCare mental health professionals are on site to provide support as well.
- The West Texas Food Bank is sending two disaster vehicles to provide care for our first responders. H-E-B will help provide meals to those working the scene

06/12/2026

ACTIVE SHOOTER UPDATE:
SHOOTER IS DECEASED
🚨LIVE UPDATES IN PREVIOUS POST🚨

06/12/2026

JUNE 12TH, 2026: ACTIVE SHOOTER IN MIDLAND (updates)
Bottom Line: Avoid Industrial Avenue and Wall Street ‼️

🚨UPDATE 1:00PM: Vitalant will host a blood drive Saturday, June 13 at Midland Memorial Hospital main entrance from 9am to 2:30pm

🚨UPDATE 12:20PM: [VICTIM UPDATE]
*from Midland Memorial Hospital*
- 3 discharged
- 4 went to the operating room, 1 in recovery, the other 3 still in surgery
- 2 are in stable condition and remain in the emergency department

🚨UPDATE 12:10PM: [2ND PRESS CONFERENCE]
- Robot and drone footage confirm death of shooter
- Family Reunification assistance has been set up at Midland Memorial Hospital. Families are invited to find assistance in the chapel at Midland Memorial.
- All donations for victims can be funneled directly through the United Way of Midland
- We thank all law enforcement and emergency services who responded to this tragedy
- Please continue to pray for the victims involved. No names have been released or identified

🚨UPDATE 12:00PM: A second press conference will be taking place in the next 10-15 minutes. Stay tuned for more updates.

🚨UPDATE 11:30AM: SHOOTER DECEASED

🚨UPDATE 10:30AM: [PRESS CONFERENCE]
At this time the following can be confirmed:
- 11 victims have been involved
- 1 passed away on scene
- Midland Memorial Hospital ER is still in lock down but the rest of the hospital is open for the time being.
- A family unification center has been established at the Midland Memorial Hospital Chapel. Families looking for information are encouraged to go to the hospital and go straight to the chapel.
- Facebook has experienced a nation wide crash this morning, for most up to date news the City of Midland Twitter has been successful.
- Donations to victims and law enforcement can be taken to United Way of Midland to distribute effectively

More information to come as it is available.

🚨UPDATE 10:11AM: A press conference will be held at City Hall beginning at 10:30AM. Please follow City of Midland, Texas - City Government pages for updates.

🚨 9:30AM: We are aware of the ongoing incident near Industrial Avenue and Wall Street. At this time, public safety personnel are actively responding, and we ask the public to avoid the area until further notice. Our priority is the safety of our residents and first responders. The best thing we can do right now is pray for our community and all who are tackling this issue.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Please read my thoughts and decision regarding the new property maintenance ordinance that has been proposed to council.
06/07/2026

Please read my thoughts and decision regarding the new property maintenance ordinance that has been proposed to council.

05/26/2026

Happy wet and rainy election day! 🗳️🇺🇸
Polls are OPEN despite the rain! Drive safe and make your voice heard if you can! 🗳️

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