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EPA picks Mayor Blong as lone Texan on advisory group
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this appointment and the role of the Local Government Advisory Committee, residents can refer to the city's news releases.
The city of Midland has announced that its mayor has been selected for a role with the Environmental Protection Agency. Mayor Blong will participate on the Local Government Advisory Committee. This appointment is notable as the mayor will be the only representative from Texas on the committee.
The city has released this information, and further details can be found through official city channels. For more information on this appointment and the role of the Local Government Advisory Committee, residents can refer to the city's news releases.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: City of Midland - News Flash (city government) Reading time: 1 min
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