I've noted before that the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center at Midland College remains one of West Texas' busiest venues, with perhaps the most diverse schedule of activities ... including those that aren't planned, and have nothing to do with athletics, education or entertainment.
That's exactly what happened this weekend as wildfire swept through portions of Ector and Midland counties. Aided by winds that strong even by West Texas standards, the "Hickman Fire" scorched thousands of acres, filled the skies with clouds of thick smoke, closed highways and forced residents to evacuate their homes. Those evacuees found shelter at our Chap Center. With direction from organizations such as the Southwest Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross, the center provided evacuees a place to stay, to sleep, to eat, to rest and refresh themselves as fire crews battled the blaze.
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In addition to remaining on station throughout the weekend, MC staff also helped spread the word, seeking donations of towels, pillows and other necessities to make the evacuees' stay more comfortable. And not just the staff ... we'd like to offer a special shout-out to MC students Susana Ortega, Chris Goule, Alyssa Vaughan and Caitlyn Enderson, who showed up at Chap Center bringing pillows, and stayed to offer assistance.
The Hickman Fire has been contained, evacuees have since returned to their homes ... and Chap Center is now being prepared for more routine activities such as the Midland College Job Fair, taking place this Thursday.
In the meantime, a string of blazes continue to rage across other parts of West Texas ... and the Red Cross continues to provide assistance to whose who find themselves in harm's way. You might consider a contribution to the Southwest Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross ... large or small, in-kind or in cash, they'll put it to good use.
CLICK HERE for more in this story from KOSA-TV
In addition to remaining on station throughout the weekend, MC staff also helped spread the word, seeking donations of towels, pillows and other necessities to make the evacuees' stay more comfortable. And not just the staff ... we'd like to offer a special shout-out to MC students Susana Ortega, Chris Goule, Alyssa Vaughan and Caitlyn Enderson, who showed up at Chap Center bringing pillows, and stayed to offer assistance.
The Hickman Fire has been contained, evacuees have since returned to their homes ... and Chap Center is now being prepared for more routine activities such as the Midland College Job Fair, taking place this Thursday.
In the meantime, a string of blazes continue to rage across other parts of West Texas ... and the Red Cross continues to provide assistance to whose who find themselves in harm's way. You might consider a contribution to the Southwest Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross ... large or small, in-kind or in cash, they'll put it to good use.
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