The Scout Guide West Texas, Volume 2

WEST TEXAS

TEXAS

CATHY EASTHAM Owner & Founder

Welcome to The Scout Guide West Texas, Volume 2. From the cover colors ( inspired by our state flag ) to the individuals and institutions featured within these pages, Volume 2 is a celebration of the culture, heritage, and future of West Texas.

Since flagship towns like Midland and Odessa were first established, West Texas’s wide open spaces have symbolized opportunity, and not just for the oil rigs and cattle ranches that have traditionally defined our special slice of Texas. Today, West Texas boasts an abundance of culture, community, and connection.

Volume 2 is an invitation to learn more about West Texas and, most importantly, an introduction to the artists, entrepreneurs, movers, and shakers who make West Texas such a special place to live, work, and visit. Browse it, display it, share it – but most importantly, use it! It is my hope that this guide will help you connect with the people of West Texas on a deeper level and, in doing so, enjoy the wide open spaces from Midland to Marfa to their fullest.

To the businesses that appear in The Scout Guide West Texas, Volume 2, I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude. It’s an honor to tell

and be a part of – your stories.

I look forward to supporting, nurturing, and cherishing our community, and I hope you’ll join me. Love,

CLAIRE RAMIREZ Editor Owner

AUDREY BENNINGHOFF Photographer

Inspiration is a Beautiful Thing

We strive to find the right space for each client and are in constant pursuit of presenting hidden gems and unique opportunities; we too are mothers, spouses, cooks, entertainers, and housekeepers and we truly understand the importance and balance of everything that “home” can provide.

Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star

CHARLES MYERS Board Certifi ed in Family Law & Texas Super Lawyer

COURTNEY MIDKIFF Owner & Realtor

Chelsea Waters Owner & Stylist

MIDLAND'S HISTORIC MINI GOLF COURSE

ARCADE | SNACK BAR | GO KARTS

BIRTHDAY PARTIES | PRIVATE EVENTS

2905 East Highway 80 | Midland

432.618.0222 | greenacresmidland.com

i @ greenacresmidland | f @ greenacresmidlandtx

MONICA ENKELMANN Founder & Lead Designer

KEVIN ENKELMANN Chief Operating Officer

DINE like a LOCAL

COFFEE & BREAKFAST

BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY

3500 North Big Spring Street

Midland

FAR WEST COFFEE

2040 West Cuthbert Avenue

Midland

HAND CAFE

5000 Briarwood Avenue | Suite 105

Midland

JUJI’S KITCHEN

6 Desta Drive | Unit 1250 | Midland

MAIN STREET DINER

611 South Main Street | Midland

MULBERRY CAFE

2101 West Wadley Avenue | Suite 8

Midland

T&T DONUT

2303 West Wadley Avenue | Midland

TALL CITY BISTRO

400 West Illinois | Suite 195

Midland

THE FUEL BAR

610 North Big Spring Street | Suite B

Midland

COPPER KETTLE CAFE

2720 North Grandview Avenue

Odessa

CHIARO COFFEE

4041 Maple Avenue | Odessa

DUMPLINS Y AMIGOS

401 West 42nd Street | Odessa

FLIPPED

7270 TX-191 | Unit 125 | Odessa

PRESS CAFÉ

4400 Parks Legado Road | Odessa

SOUTHERN MAID DONUTS

721 North Hancock Avenue | Odessa

BREAKFAST BURRITOS

DON TOMÁS CAFÉ

3415 North Loop 250 West | Midland

EL BUEN PALADAR

20 Village Circle | Suite B | Midland

EL BURRITO

1106 North Big Spring Street

Midland

JUMBURRITO

2101 West Wadley Avenue | Midland

1927 East 8th Street | Odessa

MARTINEZ BAKERY

206 East Florida Avenue | Midland

OSCAR’S SUPER BURRITO

4306 Neely Avenue | Midland

LA BURRERIA

3600 Billy Hext Road | Odessa

LAURI’S

606 South Grandview Avenue

Odessa

PANCHITO’S BURRITOS

1444 South Grant Avenue | Odessa

LUNCH

ADDIE’S DINER

304 East Florida Avenue | Midland

ALLY CAFÉ

201 Spring Park Drive | Midland

CAFÉ AT THE GARDENS AT ALLDREDGE

3300 North Fairgrounds Road

Midland

HEROES MEALS

3303 West Illinois Avenue | Space 9

Midland

KING & I

801 North Big Spring Street | Midland

MICHAEL’S CHARCOAL GRILL

723 West Wadley Avenue | Midland

MURRAY’S

3211 West Wadley Avenue

Suite 24 | Midland

RED PLATE DINER

900 West Loop 250 North

Suite C | Midland

STRAWBERRY FIELDS CAFÉ

2311 West Wadley Avenue

Apartment B | Midland

THE HALF ACRE

1101 Washita | Midland

BRANTLEY CREEK BBQ

3541 Faudree Road | Odessa

CURB SIDE BISTRO

3816 Andrews Highway | Odessa

ED & TOM’S BAR - B - QUE

317 East Murphy Street | Odessa

PHO HOUSE

1541 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Unit 2 | Odessa

ROOSTER’S DINER

615 North Sam Houston Avenue

Odessa

THE SANDWICHERY

SANDWICH SHOP

1007 East 6th Street | Odessa

WHITEHOUSE MEAT MARKET

7270 TX-191 | Suite 210 | Odessa

DINNER

BLUE SKY TEXAS

3001 Loop 250 Frontage Road

Midland

CANCUN GRILL

223 West Wall Street | Suite 121

Midland

MAC’S BAR-B-Q

2400 West Indiana Avenue | Midland

RAY’S ITALIAN BISTRO

2300 West Wadley Avenue | Midland

THAI HOUSE

9 Meta Drive | Midland

MIDLAND & ODESSA

THE PATIO DRAFTHOUSE

2101 West Wadley Avenue | Suite 45

Midland

VOLCANO

1401 North Loop 250 West | Suite 3

Midland

3952 East 42nd Street | Odessa

HOOK & REEL CAJUN

SEAFOOD & BAR

5151 East 42nd Street | Odessa

JOSY’S GRILL

4555 East University Boulevard

C-1 | Odessa

MI PIACI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2607 North Grandview Avenue

Odessa

TEAK & CHARLIE’S

JERSEY GIRL PIZZA

4007 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Odessa

DATE NIGHT

CORK & PIG TAVERN

200 Spring Park Drive | Suite 200

Midland

7260 East Texas 191 | #204 | Odessa

COWBOY PRIME

200 Spring Park Drive | Suite 210

Midland

LUIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

111 North Big Spring Street | Midland

OPAL’S TABLE

223 West Wall Street | Midland

PROVIDENCIA

3200 Mockingbird Lane

The Summit | Midland

VENEZIA RESTAURANT

2101 West Wadley Avenue | Suite 20

Midland

WALL STREET BAR & GRILL

115 East Wall Street | Midland

BARREL & DERRICK

RESTAURANT

305 East 5th Street | First Floor in Odessa Marriott | Odessa

FLAIR TAVERNA

2701 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Odessa

RED OAK KITCHEN

7260 TX-191 Frontage | #200 | Odessa

THE LEGENDARY BARN

STEAKHOUSE

2140 Andrews Highway | Odessa

TEX- MEX

DONA ANITAS

305 West Florida Avenue | Midland

DOS COMPADRES

2200 West Wadley Avenue | #1

Midland

4019 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Odessa

LA BODEGA

2700 North Big Spring Street

Midland

MONTERREY COCINA

MEXICANA

3323 Midland Drive | #100 | Midland

REYNA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3601 West Wall Street | Midland

TACO DIVINO

111 West Oak Avenue | Midland

TKILAZ

4610 North Garfield Street | C1

Midland

WALL STREET COCINA

703 West Wall Street | Midland

CAFE SAN BLAS

216 East 8th Street | Odessa

LA MARGARITA

1301 South Grant Avenue | Odessa

MAMASITA’S MEXICAN GRILL

4214 Maple Avenue | Odessa

RIO GRANDE POLLOS

ASADOS

1200 South Grant Avenue | Odessa

TAQUERIA GUADALUPANA

1255 South Grant Avenue | Odessa

TWISTER TACO

3601 Andrews Highway | Odessa

NIGHT CAP

BLUE DOOR

4610 North Garfield Street D | #1C

Midland

BUFFALO NICKLE

BY CIBOLO CREEK

216 North Main Street | Midland

FAIR TO MIDLAND

1115 Tradewinds Boulevard | Midland

FIELD OFFICE

3205 West Industrial Avenue

Midland

LEESCO’S PLACE

303 West Wall Street | Midland

SIP HAUS

303 West Wall Street | Midland

THE BAR

606 West Missouri Avenue | Midland

THE BASEMENT AT OPAL’S TABLE

223 West Wall Street | #150 | Midland

THE HEMINGWAY

2200 West Wadley Avenue | Midland

DOS AMIGOS

4700 North Golder Avenue | Odessa

HOMEMADE WINES

1541 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Unit 12 | Odessa

ZUCCHI’S SPORTS BAR

1541 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

#17B | Odessa

KATHRYN BAKER SCHORR Owner

ELIZABETH COOK RESCH Founder | CEO Creative Director

MORE THAN A CUP OF COFFEE, WE ARE PASSIONATE IN SERVING AND SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL POLICE, SHERIFF AND VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS

SEAN LOBO CHRIS BLONKVIST MICHAEL BLONKVIST SHERIFF, DAVID CRINER

JAMES GRIPP BRETT JOHNSON

In 1911, Edward Franklin Sewell operated a small Texas hardware store. As was common in those days, a hardware store had all the goods any customer would need, which included the brand-new 1911 Ford Model T. Edward was known for taking great care of his customers, and he knew that he would need to give his customers driving lessons for this brand-new horseless carriage. Looking back, driving lessons were the beginning of what Sewell is known for today – legendary service.

Sewell has always been in the business of caring for people. e heartbeat of each of our brands is service to others –the foundation of our family business over 110 years ago.

COMFORTABLE

Friendly caring staff and amenities that will make you feel right at home. We provide 3 levels of sedation for a relaxing and anxiety free experience.

COMPREHENSIVE

From cosmetics to implants, orthodontics to dentures, restorative to preventative, we can take care of all of your family’s dental needs.

CONVENIENT

We have early, late, and weekend appointments available. We offer flexible financing options and will file with any insurance plan.

DR. VERONICA BERNUY, DDS

DR. BRANDON REBBER, DDS

DR. CODY PARROTT, DDS

AUDREY BENNINGHOFF Co-creator

JACQUELINE PHILLIPS Co-creator

“ No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle .”

—Winston S. Churchill

MIDLANDPOLOCLUB.NET

CULTIVATING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

At Eterno, we carefully curate diverse collections of furnishings and decor to create a truly bespoke look for your home or project. Additionally we offer home staging and styling.

ANGIE HERNANDEZ Owner

LISA COVINGTON Owner

INVITATIONS STATIONERY CUPS NAPKINS

JESSICA HARPER Owner

FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS, WE’VE BEEN HERE TO CELEBRATE ALL OF LIFE’S BIG MOMENTS. VACATION HOMES, GROWING FAMILIES, NEW NEIGHBORHOODS, AND EVEN BIRTHDAYS!

Caroline Smith Mortgage Consultant NMLS #2131666

Matt Dunnam Mortgage Consultant NMLS #234034

Florinda Gomez Mortgage Consultant & Senior Loan Closer NMLS #275680

Stephanie Dunnam Houston Mortgage Consultant NMLS #1239825

Suzanne Smith President NMLS #192813

TODAY. TOMORROW. ALWAYS.

GILBERT RENDON Owner

MICHAEL RAMIREZ Owner

Medical Center Health System is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the Permian Basin. Founded more than 70 years ago, MCH has grown from one facility that opened in 1949 into a family of healthcare providers delivering a broad range of advanced medical services to the people of Odessa and the surrounding 17 counties, serving more than 100,000 patients annually.

MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM IS YOUR ONE SOURCE FOR HEALTH.

MCH Surgical Services - Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Delivering advanced surgery options at MCH

The Samantha Canady Center for Pediatrics Healthy kids is our specialty

Adriana Hidalgo, LVN Home Health Nurse

Dee Espinoza, Supervisor Primary Home Care

Valerie Cavazos Director, Marketing

Delma H. Chavez Owner & Administrator

Elda Reyes Marketing

Brenda Mascorro Supervisor, Private Duty

Dusti Jackson & Josh McDonald Owners

DR. CODY C. OLDHAM BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIST

CYNTHIA OLDHAM OFFICE MANAGER

FOOD & DRINK

223 West Wall Street Suite 150

Midland

432.687.1158

opalstable.com

CHIP HIGHT

Chef & Proprietor

JOHN MORRIS Owner

KACI MORRIS Designer CHAD Project Manager ANGEL Project Manager

JEFF Project Manager

THE MOST COLORFUL SHOP IN TOWN

3200 North Garfield Street

Midland | 432.684.6821

sgtpeppersmidland.com

i @ sgtpeppersmidland

GOURMET SWEET TREATS & CAKES

Located inside Sgt. Pepper’s 432.222.4717

idratherbake.com

i @ idratherbake

ELIZABETH SMITH Sgt. Pepper’s Owner

SARAH BABBEL I’d Rather Bake Owner

Savannah Alvarado President & Owner

Marina Vejil Social Media Manager

Makala Nelson Account Manager

SAMATHA SPENCER

Bridget Green Founder & Designer

EVERYDAY WELLNESS MADE SIMPLE. Experience our wellness destination in Midland, Texas offering services designed to help you look and feel your best. Whether you’re on a healing journey or just striving to optimize your wellbeing, we’re here to simplify the practice of everyday wellness.

Infrared & Ozone Saunas

Ionic Foot Baths

IV Therapy

Injections

Ozone Therapy

HEATHER CLAYBROOK PA - C Medical Founder

SALONE BRITT Founder

BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

Moriah Brokerage Services desires to provide the best representation in the market for creating Commercial Real Estate opportunities for their clients. MBS strives to combine national brokerage firm services with local market knowledge and strategic relationships. This is what sets us apart from the competitors.

Moriah Brokerage Services is the expert in Commercial Real Estate in West Texas and works exclusively in all 5 asset classes: o ce, industrial, land, retail, and multifamily.

We are here to help you with your Commercial Real Estate Journey – from start to finish.

303 WEST WALL STREET | SUITE 2400 MIDLAND | 432.682.2510

MORIAHBROKERAGESERVICES.COM

Derek Ware Broker Associate

Not featured in the photo: John Elphick, CCIM, Broker | Brock Lytton, Broker Associate | Jake Wilburn, Sales Associate

Tommy Reynolds Broker Associate

Trey Dennis Broker Associate

AJ Brown Broker Associate

Stephanie Gauthier Transaction Coordinator

Jack Oduro Broker Associate

Wes Gotcher Broker and President

OFFERING PREMIUM CUSTOM CAKES & CUPCAKES

addycakesmidland.com

i @addycakesmidland

SPECIALTY RENTALS & EVENT DESIGN + PLANNING

432.214.6659

i @sunnylanesocial

ILLUMINATED MARQUEE LETTERS

817.504.6412

honeybook.com/widget/ land_marq_letters_166333

i @landmarqletters

THE GOLDEN RULE : “THERE’S ALWAYS A REASON TO CELEBRATE”

325.721.6002

shopgoldiluxxe.com

i @shop.goldiluxxe

PARTY

CALLY SMITH Sunny Lane Social

NICOLE REDMAN Goldiluxxe

CHRISTIE MURPHY Frolic & Fizz

KATIE BENAVIDES LandMARQ Letters

KATIE BERGMAN Addy Cakes

BALLOON INSTALLATIONS

honeybook.com/widget/ frolic_fizz_205537

i @frolicandfizz

EVENT RENTAL COMPANY FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO ADD A POP OF FUN AND COLOR

poshpartyplay.com

i @poshpartyplay

i

432.488.8964

hopsandbubbles21.com

915.541.5280

i @hellopopmtx

ADDYSON GREEN Addy Cakes

ASHTON HOOPER Hops & Bubbles

KARINA JOHNSON Posh Party Play

SANDRA JAUREGUI Hello Pop!

Change Your Location, Not Your Lifestyle.

Independent living at Manor Park, Midland’s premier retirement living, allows for a thriving social life, an abundance of activities as well as multiple restaurants and amenities. Residents can live well with peace of mind in a secure environment.

Jamie Hartley

Owner & Lead Designer

STAY IN THE KNOW

Follow The Scout Guide West Texas and you’ll enjoy a curated feed, weekly Instagram stories, gift guides, tips, tours, and in-depth features. Get connected with West Texas’ small business scene.

@tsgwesttexas

westtexas.thescoutguide.com

Specializing in ranch sales and consultation in West Texas since 1981, we have sold over 1 million acres.

LET US PUT OUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU.

At QC Kinetix, our regenerative treatments go to the root of your pain to resolve it at its source. We don’t try to mask your pain or attempt to manage it for you. Instead, we use regenerative medicine to harness and engage your body’s natural ability to renew itself, providing improved function while avoiding surgery.

5105 Sunmore Circle | Suite A Midland | 432.557.7656

vitalitymidland.com

Integrative wellness to rebalance, recharge & regain control. Services dedicated to help with weight loss management, nutrition counseling, wellness coaching, hormone optimization and balance and beauty through various aesthetic treatments.

Vitality Psychiatric Services is a unique practice looking at whole patient wellness with a unique approach. We address mental health with compassionate, personalized care including diagnosis determination, medication management, psychotherapy, pharmacogenomics, and ketamine infusion therapy.

5105 Sunmore Circle | Suite B Midland | 432.352.2865

vitalitypsychiatricservices.com

i @ vitalitypsychiatricservices

RYAN GREENE Owner

KRISTEN COVINGTON JEANNIE EADS Daughter, Mother & Co - Owners

Photo courtesy of: Burst of Joy Birth Photography

MIKE JULIAN CARMONA President

STEPHANIE CARMONA Vice President

THE MAN BEHIND CARMONA RESOURCES

Meet Mike Carmona, the West Texas-bred visionary behind Carmona Resources, an environmental consultancy firm bringing the best in the business together. For Carmona, the decision to base his business in Midland was a no-brainer. “It’s the place to grow the company, and it’s where my family is, it’s home,” Mike tells us.

Family. It’s a guiding principle for Carmona, who works alongside his wife, Stephanie, in the industry in which his brother, Paul, got him his first job at 18. That job was oil field maintenance, by the way. Despite being a local leader in oil and gas, Carmona still considers his greatest accomplishment to be his role as a father to his three children. It’s clear he’s a family man through and through.

3.6 million pounds of produce distributed. 13.3 Million pounds of food distributed.

We serve 2,000 senior boxes monthly.

We served 59,194 individuals.

We serve 19 counties. We cover 34,000 square miles.

The West Texas Food Bank supports the nutritional needs of children, families, and senior citizens through strategic partnerships with civic and corporate groups, as well as private donors.

Dedicated to changing the lives of children by providing neurological, orthopedic, and developmental therapy in a compassionate environment, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

Michelle Cash, MOT, OTR Lead Equine Therapist Occupational Therapist

Kristal Kidd, PT, MPT Executive Director

TONJA BROWN Owner

JUNIOR BILARD Owner

MARIA GABRIELA BORJASBILARD Owner

FAMILY - OWNED AND LOCALLY OPERATED SINCE 1951

Full-service title and escrow company specializing in residential, commercial, farm and ranch real estate transactions. Serving Midland and Martin Counties.

FOUR SISTERS

Featuring classic and trendy jewelry!

432.254.3705 | SHOP4SISTERSJEWELRY.COM

i @ SHOP4SISTERSJEWELRY

THE BLUE BOW PAPER CO.

Watercolor artist, bespoke paper goods, and pattern designer

432.238.7231 | THEBLUEBOWPAPERCO.COM

i @ THEBLUEBOWPAPERCO

TEA AT THE LOFT

A tea party experience for all ages, both public and private events. We look forward to parTEAing with you soon!

432.894.5571 | BIT.LY / TEAATTHELOFT

i @ TEA_AT_THELOFT

Amy Riddle Owner

Shawn Johnston Owner

Lindsay Ogden Owner

CAPS BY CHLOE

Selling cute and trendy caps that are designed and made in West Texas CAPSBYCHLOE.COM | i @ CAPSBYCHLOE

THE FINER THINGS BAKERY

Gourmet pastries for special events or just because!

432.296.2389 | i @ THEFINERTHINGSCAFE

MK PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS

Working to establish health and recovery for every patient

432.994.3160 | MKPTWELLNESS.COM i @ MKPTWELLNESS

BRAIN BRIDGE

Helping parents, educators, and students to develop the best educational pathway to academic success!

432.553.3660 | BRAINBRIDGEMIDLAND.COM

i @ BRAINBRIDGEMIDLAND

Annie Rubalcava M.Ed. Founder

Rachel Hadcock M.Ed. Founder

Priscilla Ruiz Owner

Chloe Nasuhoglu Owner

Mary Katherine Bergman PT, DPT, CHDN Founder

We believe beauty is more than skin deep, and our goal is to make our clients feel confident, empowered, and beautiful both inside and out.

Estela Sharp Owner

Jonathon Arellano Manager

ALEXIS HINES CO - FOUNDER HEDDY HERRON CO - FOUNDER

CHRIS WHIGHAM President & CEO

CJ EDGMON, SVP Chief Financial Officer

NICK DAVIS, SVP Commercial Lending KRISTEN BEGGS, SVP Chief Credit Officer

JEAROD TAYLOR, SVP Human Resources

FRANK STOWERS, EVP Chief Lending Offi cer - Energy

Maria Victoria Totes are made out of recycled PVC, making them waterproof. Each tote is hand woven by artisans in Mexico. These uniquely designed totes are durable and versatile for not only beach, lake, and pool days but also a mom and teacher favorite for everyday use.

MARTA RUIZ Owner

Simply Jayne Boutique proudly offers a wide variety of styles for any occasion, from casual wear to date night, while also providing diverse sizing. We are a traveling boutique specializing in shows and pop ups in the Midland area and across Texas while providing the luxury of shopping our website and social media from your own home!

STACEY FOX Owner

Maribel McLelland Owner

Elisa Manning Owner

MELISSA ARMENDARIZ Owner

CLARISSA CORTEZ Office Manager

ROSENDA RAMIREZ Office Administrator

AMANDA MOFFITT Owner

Team Training. Life Changing.

F45 is specifically designed to provide a functional full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength, and endurance. The team mentality at F45 Training helps members transform their lifestyle physically and mentally while encouraging a positive community atmosphere.

6046 Eastridge Road | Odessa | f45training.com/ponderosawest/home

i @f45_training_ponderosawest | f F45 Training Ponderosa West

Robert Brown Owner

Whitney Estes Studio Manager

A place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together. Finally a place where you never have to say I'm sorry.

BRANDON IRETON Owner

JORDAN IRETON Owner

Summit Center is a new green space, office, and retail center opening this fall to provide the people of West Texas a place to gather and enjoy good food, fun, and fellowship!

When you come visit us we hope you’ll stop by the Summit Tree and share a summit you’ve reached. We invite you to hop on the swing, write down a milestone or accomplishment, and snap a picture to share so together we can celebrate the good things in life.

Our hope is that Summit Center begins a transformation in the quality of life for our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

I got my American Citizenship!

Mayra Wiggins

I beat cancer!

Bill Brown | Kelly Stovall

We helped discover the Wolfberry Play!

Dennis Johnson

I finished an Iron Man!

Jeff Lang

KRISTINA LEIGH JOHNSON Designer, development partner & creator of COSEE app

Midland Yoga Works is a locally owned studio dedicated to providing movement choices that rebuild and refresh the body, mind, and spirit.

CYNDI SIMPSON Owner

A letter to our community,

Thank you for your generous support over the past seven years! We are blessed with the best team, customers, and community! As homegrown locals, we are compelled to bring the fun of lifestyle health to the Permian! Being active and caring for ourselves physically has impacted our personal lives greatly, and we are excited to share these experiences with those around us. We are more than a retail store.

We are a family committed to the wellness of our community by making fitness and health accessible and fun for everyone. Our events, products, services, and mentality encourage people to do hard things for their health.

So join us! Come shop with us and sign up for our next event. Can’t wait to see y’all out there!

From our family to yours, The Vegas Midland Athletic Company

Martin Vega

Jennifer Vega

Overall wellness IS achievable for your specific goals and needs. By focusing on our 5 pillars for true health, our programming helps you find your balance through an individualized treatment plan. Our team consists of medical professionals, nutritional practitioners, and active lifestyle coaches to empower you to have the freedom to live the life you were created to live.

Kayla Melendez Nurse Practitioner

Dear Friends,

Every Neighbor was created with you in mind. You have value and bring value to our community. Your story, life experiences, skills, and interests make our community what it is. When we share our lives and give our time and resources, our community becomes a stronger place to live, work, and play. It is our desire for Every Neighbor to become the bridge for community engagement in West Texas and to provide a simpler pathway for individuals, businesses, and churches to connect with those in need.

Together, let’s make a di erence for good right where we live!

Cindy Payton Founder

Leslie Crisp Community Lead

Fashion, accessories, and gifts for you and your little ones.

3516 East University Boulevard | Odessa 432.366.1415 | shopkirbyskloset.com | i @kirbyskloset

Kelly Ferguson CFO

Tommy Cole Owner 2040 West Cuthbert Avenue Suite A | Midland | 432.695.6288 i @ perch_midland

1805 South County Road 1105 Suite D2 | Midland | 432.994.5312 i @ perch_greenwood

Pretty homes and perfect gifts start with Perch Midland’s Mahjong Store Furniture | Decor | Gift | Lighting | Design MIDLAND | GREENWOOD

Our local programs include Buckner Foster Care and Adoption, Buckner Family Pathways, and the Buckner Family Hope Center. These programs help find safe and loving homes for abused and neglected children while providing community-based preservation and early intervention services to strengthen families and reduce the factors leading to neglect in the first place.

432.520.5588 | buckner.org/midland

i @buckner_intl

Court Appointed Special Advocates of West Texas recruits, trains and supports committed volunteers who advocate for child abuse victims. When a child enters the foster care system, the judge appoints a CASA volunteer to advocate for the child's best interest. The advocate is a committed volunteer who speaks on the child's behalf in court and in the community. Call today and find out how you can lift the voice of an abused or neglected child.

432.683.1114 | casawtx.org

i @casaofwesttexas

Serve Midland was founded upon a unique opportunity in the Midland tennis community to add a philanthropic component, allowing us to use our love for the game of tennis as a vehicle to give back to our beloved city. Each year, the benefi ciary of Serve Midland will change, allowing us to serve different Midland organizations and charities in the years to come.

servemidland.com | i @ servemidland

High Sky Children’s Ranch is dedicated to healing abused children and promoting family wholeness. This year marks 60 years of reaching for the stars.

432.694.7728 | highsky.org

f @highskyranch

Refl ection Ministries was established to identify victims, equip cities through education, and provide avenues of restoration for human traffi cking victims. Providing crisis stabilization, therapeutic services and education opportunities that move survivors towards selfsuffi ciency and independence resulting in true freedom.

reflectionministriestx.org

i @reflectionministriestx

Midland Habitat for Humanity is one of the premier institutions responsible for constructing affordable housing. MHFH uses a rigorous qualifying process that includes progress from the application all the way through homeownership. Each participant contributes a minimum of 350 hours of “sweat equity” on the worksite and completes a homeownership education program. Successful candidates are then awarded a 0% interest mortgage, making homeownership a reality for some of the neediest families.

432.686.8877 | habitatmidland.org

i @habitatmidlandtx

Midland Fair Havens equips single mothers and their children for self-suffi cient living by addressing their educational, vocational, spiritual, and emotional needs in residential and non-residential settings.

Building a Future for Families

432.689.3411 | mfh.org

f @midlandfairhavens

i @gingerbreadhaven

To learn more about our Scouted non-profi ts, and ways you can help, scan the QR code below.

Tabitha Swiniarski Owner & Founder

Exceptional medical care tailored exclusively to you and your family!

Dr. Vicky Bakhos Webb, MD

3211 West Wadley Avenue

Midland

432.697.3433

murraysofmidland.com

i @murrays_deli

f Murray’s Restaurant & Deli

Murray’s Deli has been locally owned and operated in Midland, Texas since 1984. We offer a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and our famous, wood-fired, brick oven pizza! Come on in!

REANNAH GLOVER Realtor Associate & Group Leader

RESHIA JUNGMAN Transaction Coordinator

YVONNE GABALDON Realtor Associate CACEY RUIZ Realtor Associate

SELLING OVER 100 MILLION IN RESIDENTIAL, LAND & EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES

Kinsey Williams Owner

Alexandra Williams Owner

Jordan Yordanov Massage Therapist Yoga Practitioner Corrective Exercise Specialist

Lancia Leach Reiki Practitioner & Manager

Kasie Lunson Kundalini Yoga Practitioner Manager

WEST TEXAS

HEADED FAR WEST

THERE’S WEST TEXAS AND THEN THERE’S FAR WEST TEXAS.

Extending west of the Pecos River, "Far West Texas" or the "Trans-Pecos," a term introduced in 1887 by geologist Robert T. Hill, includes towns like Alpine, Fort Davis, and the internationally beloved Marfa. From icons of the region to experiences you can’t miss, here’s what you need to know about Far West Texas.

Without Donald Judd, there would be no Marfa – at least as the world knows it today. Founded in the 1880s as a railroad water stop, Marfa experienced an economic downturn a er the post-WWII decommissioning of The Marfa Air Field and water shortages that damaged agricultural output.

Then, the renowned artist Donald Judd arrived. Drawn to Marfa’s desert landscape for its distinct lack of titles, artist statements, or curators’ notes, Judd began purchasing and renovating properties to suit his large-scale, permanent installations. By 1977, Judd established the ideas of Judd Foundation, founding the Chinati Foundation in 1986. Artists, sometimes commissioned by the larger-than-life figure to contribute to his extensive indoor/outdoor exhibitions, followed Judd to Marfa. And so began a new era of Marfa: one led by Judd, who envisioned a place where art could be seen by everyone for free.

Even in Far West Texas, The University of Texas’s reach can be felt. Out of the Davis Mountains emerges McDonald Observatory, which benefits from the mountain range’s high and dry peaks.

Housing one of the largest optical telescopes in the world, the McDonald Observatory is one of the world’s leading centers for astronomical research, teaching, public education, and outreach. Currently, research includes the search for and understanding of planetary systems, stars and stellar spectroscopy, the interstellar medium, extragalactic astronomy, and theoretical astronomy. While McDonald Observatory’s focus may be out of this world, it welcomes West Texas inside, hosting Star Parties that o er a celestial view from our favorite place on Earth.

The name is a misnomer. Prada Marfa, a permanent sculptural installation by Scandinavian artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset in collaboration with Ballroom Marfa, is actually located along the U.S. Route 90 closer to Valentine. In fact, it was originally intended to be Prada Nevada, though we think Prada Marfa has an equally compelling ring to it.

Featuring wares selected by Miucci Prada herself from the fall/winter 2005 collection, Elmgreen and Dragset planned for the installation to degrade over time. That plan, however, was revised a er vandals gra tied the exterior and stole its contents the night the sculpture was completed. Quickly restored, Prada Marfa evolved into a cultural attraction beyond the artists’ expectations or intentions thanks to visits by celebrities (hey, Beyoncé) and artists to its lonely locale.

HOTEL SAINT GEORGE | 105 South Highland Avenue | Marfa | A 55 room hotel, Hotel Saint George o ers an intimate, thoughtfully designed experience that captures the essence of Marfa’s iconic artistry and natural beauty.

THE CHANDLER RANCH | 535 Independence Creek Road | Dryden | Family owned for over a century, The Chandler Ranch is a Far West gem boasting crystal cool waters and outdoor activities fit for the whole family.

COMMUNITIE MARFA | 122 North Highland Avenue | Marfa | A trip to Far West Texas requires certain accessories, all of which can be found at Communitie. Our pick? A straw hat to keep the desert sun at bay.

COBRA ROCK | 211 South Dean Street | Marfa | Shop in-house designed and handcra ed leather shoes and boots alongside a thoughtful selection of goods from independent artisans.

RABA MARFA | 212 East San Antonio Street | Marfa | Shop made-in-Marfa goods, vintage and new clothing, accessories, home goods, and lifestyle needs all exude the quintessential high-desert lifestyle.

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK | Named a er a – you guessed it – big bend in the Rio Grande/Río Bravo river, Big Bend National Park in the Chihuahuan Desert boasts archaeological sites dating back 10 thousand years, the Chisos Mountains, and exceptional diversity in flora and fauna.

DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK | High in the mountains of West Texas, you’ll fi nd a beautiful, historic park with miles of trails fit for hiking, horseback exploration, or mountain biking. One of the earliest Civilian Conservation Corps projects, the park boasts a rock overlook, adobe buildings, overnight lodging, and more.

BALMORHEA STATE PARK | With crystal clear, spring-fed waters, Balmorhea is quite literally an oasis in West Texas’s desert landscape. More than 15 million gallons of water flow through the natural pool daily, making it one of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pools and perfect for swimming, scuba, and, of course, cooling o .

MONAHANS SANDHILLS STATE PARK | With thousands of acres of cream-colored, wind-ripped sand dunes, Monahans Sandhills State Park feels otherworldly. Think of it as a Texas-sized sandbox perfect for a picnic and spectacular sunsets. Just don’t expect any marked trails.

BORDO | 1210 West San Antonio Street | Marfa | Bordo is a culinary oasis in the middle of the desert, boasting imported fi ne Italian goods (e.g. oils, herbs, spices, charcuterie, and specialty cheeses) and house-made deli favorites like sandwiches, pasta, and gelato.

COCHINEAL | 107 West San Antonio Street | Marfa | Helmed by James Beard Semi-Finalist, Executive Chef Alexandra Gates, Cochineal is a must-visit spot for its seasonally inspired, locally sourced multi course menu.

LAVENTURE | 105 South Highland Avenue | Marfa | This Marfa favorite delivers a creative, ingredient-driven seasonal menu with regional influences all from Hotel Saint George. Enjoy delicious oven-fi red pizzas, small and large plates, and salads - plus a perfectly paired wine from their extensive list.

MARGARET’S IN MARFA | 103 Highland Street | Marfa | Inspired by Nana Margaret, Margaret’s serves up comfort food for dinner, including highlights like cheese toast, spaghetti bolognese, and key-lime pie.

THE POOL | 205 East El Paso Street | Marfa | Cool o on a hot desert day at The Pool, locals’ favorite spot for a swim and drink. Complimentary for guests of Hotel Saint George, with day passes available.

CHINATI FOUNDATION | 1 Cavalry Row | Marfa | A world-famous destination for large-scale, permanent art installations founded by Donald Judd. Reservations for tours are required in advance, and space is limited.

MARFA LIGHTS | 1 Cavalry Row | Marfa | The fi rst recorded sightings were in 1883, but they still haven’t figured out the origin of this infamous phenomenon. Head out past dark to decide for yourself.

MARFA SPIRIT CO. | 320 West El Paso Street | Marfa | Marfa’s fi rst and only distillery has been a smashing success for its unique spirits and fabulous tasting room. Order a ranch water and enjoy Chef Seth Siegel-Gardner’s outstanding menu.

Whether you’re headed West for a weekend reprieve or looking for a launching point to your Big Bend adventure, we’ve outlined everything you need to know –from where to stay and what to do – on our City Page. Scan the QR code for the latest.

432.729.3700

MARFASAINTGEORGE.COM

i @MARFASAINTGEORGE

f @HSGMARFA

Photo courtesy of: Nick Simonite

Hilary & Marc Majors