MIDLAND, Texas —
An agreement on the new Wildcatters Trail was made during a Midland City Council meeting Tuesday.
The trail is a partnership between the cities of Midland and Odessa, University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland County for a 19-mile hike and bike trail, connecting Midland and Odessa.
"I think that we are looking at this right now in a phased approach,” said Midland Mayor Lori Blong. “So, depending on the amount of funds that we have, we intend to get started and start from Midland, the beginning point of Scharbauer Sports Complex. Also, Odessa has applied for their own grants, and UTPB has applied for grants. So, that will allow us to start building from both ends and ultimately hope to meet in the middle."
Midland approved an application to apply for a state grant to help pay for the trail.