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Midland on track to break $70 million sales tax record

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Escobedo, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · August 14, 2026 · 1 min read

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The City of Midland is poised to achieve a significant milestone in its sales tax collection. A new annual record is within reach for fiscal year 2026. 045 million collected in August.

This suggests a positive trend for the city's sales tax revenue. Further information on the city's sales tax collection and its progress toward the record can be found through local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2 and YourBasin.

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Category: local · Published: August 14, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Midland on track to break $70 million sales tax record

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