A new flag football league is coming to Midland, specifically for female athletes. The league, called GirlPower West Texas, is affiliated with the NFL and open to girls ages six to eighteen. It will operate year-round, with two seasons per year, one in the fall and one in the spring.

Further details about the league are available from the GirlPower Flag Football Organization. The organization has announced that the inaugural season will kick off on September 13. The league is a first for Midland, providing a space for girls to participate in flag football.