Yup, Midland learned from Houston in the 80’s.
We've been there - done that. Seems like the NY Times wish bad things to happen to fiscally sound Texas. I can picture them drooling over the prospect.
I truly hope that all the Yankees that came out here to suck on the Texas teat....put their tails between their legs and GO HOME. We'll be fine without you. /rant
Midland learned its own lessons. Jackrabbits in bank parking lots, pulling tumbleweeds out from under your car so you could drive, the Hilton closing down one of its towers and struggling to keep the operation going...