Lynn Morris (born October 8, 1948) is an American bluegrass musician .
58-524: Morris was raised in Lamesa, Texas , where she learned to play piano at the age of 6 and guitar at the age of 11. She went to Colorado College and graduated with a degree in art. The following year she began to play the banjo. She played with bluegrass groups City Limits which she joined in 1972 and Whetstone Run. She toured full-time through various regions including the United States, Canada, and Europe. She also
116-658: A Fox affiliate; KPBT-TV , a PBS affiliate; KWWT , a MeTV affiliate; KUPB , a Univision affiliate; and KTLE-LD , a Telemundo affiliate. It also has a religious television station: KMLM-DT , an affiliate of God's Learning Channel , a worldwide institution offering pro-Israel programming. Many major motion pictures have been filmed in and around Midland, including Hangar 18 , Waltz Across Texas , Fandango , Blood Simple , Hard Country , Friday Night Lights , The Rookie , The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada , Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure (which featured, as extras, many participants in
174-641: A 35-court tennis facility named the Bush Tennis Center . Midland is also home to the Midland Mad Dog Rugby Club, which competes in the Texas Rugby Union as a Division III team. According to its 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Midland's various funds had $ 57.3 million in revenues, $ 53.0 million in expenditures, $ 363.4 million in total assets, $ 133.9 million in total liabilities, and $ 75.0 million in cash and investments. Midland
232-634: A collection of local artifacts housed in a former hotel, is located in downtown Lamesa. The name is derived from the fact that Lamesa is located on the table land of the Staked Plains. On display are home furnishings, pioneer tools, ranch and farm equipment, and exhibits by local artists. The museum, at 306 South First Street, has limited afternoon hours to the public. The city is served by a biweekly newspaper, The Lamesa Press Reporter. Local radio station KPET (AM 690) broadcasts local news, call-in shows, and country music, in addition to sporting events from
290-571: A collection of race cars designed by Jim Hall , a longtime Midland resident who pioneered the use of aerodynamic downforce in Formula One car design. Midland is also home to The Museum of the Southwest. The museum features a collection of paintings by various members of the Taos Society of Artists and Karl Bodmer as well as engravings by John J. and John W. Audubon. Within the same museum complex are
348-628: A different band, Whetstone Run, from 1980 to 1986, in 1988 she assembled her own group, the Lynn Morris Band, and they began recording for Rounder Records in 1990. Over time, her bandmates have included husband Marshall Wilborn , mandolinist Jesse Brock, singer/guitarist Chris Jones , mandolinist/banjo player Dick Smith, fiddler Tad Marks , banjo/fiddle player Ron Stewart , guitarist/singer Jeff Autry, mandolinist Matt Mundy, mandolinist David McLaughlin , banjoist Tom Adams , guitarist/mandolinist Audie Blaylock , and fiddler Stuart Duncan . In 1996
406-537: A fifth vote, but the result was that the three rural commissioners, representing only 3% of the county's population, held a majority of the votes. The Court held that the scheme violated the Fourteenth Amendment 's Equal Protection clause . A dissenting minority held that this example of the Warren Court's policy of incorporation at the local-government level exceeded its constitutional authority. Midland
464-725: A new water system. Midland was changed significantly by the discovery of oil in the Permian Basin in 1923 when the Santa Rita No. 1 well began producing in Reagan County , followed shortly by the Yates Oil Field in Iraan . Midland became the West Texas oil fields' administrative center. During World War II , it had the nation's largest bombardier training base. A second boom began after
522-405: A time of major Permian Basin oil and gas discoveries. The surge in energy prices in the mid-1980s sparked a building boom downtown. For many years, the 22-story Wilco Building in downtown was the tallest building between Fort Worth and Phoenix . Today, the tallest is the 24-story Bank of America Building , at 332 feet (101 m). Four buildings over 500 feet (150 m) tall were planned in
580-642: A well-known regional fixture. It has been closed since a kitchen fire destroyed the snack bar on November 27, 2015. Known for its "Chihuahua sandwich", conceived by owners R. A. "Skeet" Noret and his wife, Sarah, the Sky-Vue was one of only 14 remaining drive-in theaters in Texas. Others are in Lubbock and Clarendon . Before he became famous, musician Buddy Holly performed on the roof of the Sky Vue's projector building. The theater
638-834: Is MC's president. Midland is home to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin Campus 's physician assistant program, on the MC campus. The entry-level graduate program awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies following 27 months of intensive academic and clinical training. Twice each year, the Davidson Distinguished Lectures Series at Midland College presents free public lectures by "nationally known speakers whose academic accomplishments, civic leadership, and/or public achievements interest, enrich, and enlighten Midland students and citizens." The series
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#1733086222718696-471: Is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County , Texas , United States. The population was 8,674 at the 2020 census , down from 9,952 at the 2000 census. Located south of Lubbock on the Llano Estacado , Lamesa was founded in 1903. Most of its economy is based on cotton farming . The Preston E. Smith prison unit, named for the former governor of Texas , is located just outside Lamesa. Lamesa
754-576: Is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Midland County with small portions extending into Martin County . The population was 132,524 as of the 2020 census . Located in the Permian Basin in West Texas , Midland is a major center for American oil and natural gas production . Midland is the principal city of the Midland, Texas metropolitan statistical area , which includes all of Midland County,
812-497: Is also home to four charter schools: Richard Milburn Academy, Premier High School , Texas Leadership Charter Academy, and Midland Academy Charter School. Midland is served by the Midland Reporter-Telegram . Midland is served by nine local television stations: KMID , an ABC affiliate; KWES-TV , an NBC affiliate; KOSA , a CBS affiliate and a MyNetworkTV affiliate on their digital cable TV station; KPEJ-TV ,
870-585: Is home to the McCormick Gallery, inside the Allison Fine Arts Building on the main campus. Throughout the year, exhibits at the McCormick feature works of MC students and faculty, visiting artists, and juried exhibits. The Arts Council of Midland serves as the promotional and public relations vehicle to promote the arts and stimulate community participation and support. The McCormick is also home to
928-427: Is home to three public high schools: Midland High School , Legacy High School and Early College High School (ECHS) at Midland College, all of which are part of MISD. Another school district just outside Midland, Greenwood Independent School District , serves approximately 3,000 students and operates Greenwood High School , James R. Brooks Middle School, Greenwood Intermediate, and Greenwood Elementary. In July 2020
986-492: Is in the Permian Basin in the West Texas plains. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 71.5 square miles (185.2 km ), of which 71.3 square miles (184.7 km ) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km ) (0.28%) is water. Midland has a desert climate ( Köppen BSh or BSk ) with hot summers and cool to mild winters. It occasionally has cold waves during
1044-400: Is located in the center of Dawson County at 32°44′4″N 101°57′29″W / 32.73444°N 101.95806°W / 32.73444; -101.95806 (32.734439, –101.958190). U.S. Highway 87 (Lynn Avenue) passes through the eastern side of the city, leading north 61 miles (98 km) to Lubbock and southeast 44 miles (71 km) to Big Spring . U.S. Highway 180 passes through
1102-681: Is represented in the US Senate by John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and in the US House of Representatives by August Pfluger . Midland residents are represented in the Texas Senate by Republican Kevin Sparks , District 31. Midland has been represented in the Texas House of Representatives by Republican Tom Craddick , the former Speaker from District 82, since 1969. Craddick is the longest serving representative in
1160-856: Is the AA affiliate of the Athletics . The Rockhounds have played their home games in Momentum Bank Ballpark since 2002. West Texas United Sockers is an American soccer team founded in 2008. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference. The team plays its home games at
1218-422: Is the home of Midland College (MC), which offers over 50 programs of study for associate degrees and certificates to more than 6,000 students who enroll each semester. MC offers programs in health sciences, information technology, and aviation, including a professional pilot training program. MC is one of only three community colleges in Texas approved to offer a bachelor's degree in applied technology. Steve Thomas
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#17330862227181276-641: The Bush family ; it was the onetime home of former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush and the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush . The George W. Bush Childhood Home is located in Midland. Midland was established in June 1881 as Midway Station, on the Texas and Pacific Railway . Its name came from its central location between Fort Worth and El Paso, but because there were already other towns in Texas named Midway,
1334-869: The Grande Communications Stadium . Midland is home to the West Texas Drillers (Adult Tackle Football) of the Minor Professional Football League. They were established in 2009. They play their home games at Grande Communications Stadium. Midland College is a member of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference , and fields teams in baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's golf, softball and volleyball. Midland College has won 20 national championships in sports since 1975, as well as produced 192 All-Americans. Plans have been made to develop
1392-566: The Llano Estacado and near the center of the Permian Basin oil fields, Midland's economy has long been focused on petroleum exploration and extraction. Providing more information about this industry is the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum , on the outskirts of town near Interstate 20. The museum houses numerous displays on the history, science, and technology of oil and gas development. The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum houses
1450-403: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13.0 km ), of which 0.03 square miles (0.08 km ), or 0.62%, is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 8,674 people, 3,705 households, and 2,267 families residing in the city. The median income for a household in the city was $ 36,904. The per capita income for the city was $ 22,062. 29.4% of
1508-506: The 1980s, including one designed by architect I.M. Pei . The great oil bust of the mid-1980s killed any plans for future skyscrapers. A private development group was planning to build Energy Tower at City Center, which was proposed to be 870 feet tall, with 59 floors (six floors underground and 53 above). If it had been built, it would have been Texas's sixth-tallest building. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 132,524 people, 47,682 households, and 32,632 families residing in
1566-646: The Children's Museum and the Marian W. Blakemore Planetarium. The Museum of the Southwest is in the Turner Mansion, the historic 1934 home of Fred and Juliette Turner. On display at the Midland County Historical Museum are reproductions of the "Midland Man", the skeleton of a Clovis female found near the city in 1953. Analysis of the remains by Curtis R. McKinney using uranium-thorium analysis showed that
1624-628: The Cole Theatre, and the annual fundraiser Summer Mummers in the Yucca Theatre. MCT is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre, and hosted the 2006 AACT International Theatrefest. Twice each year, the Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series at Midland College presents free cultural and artistic performances. The series was endowed in 1999. Sitting on the southern edge of
1682-584: The Golden Tornadoes. A branch of Howard College , a community college in Big Spring , is located in Lamesa. During the last weekend of April, Lamesa hosts the annual Chicken Fried Steak Festival. Lamesa has been called "the birthplace of the chicken-fried steak ", but the reporter who made the designation later confessed that the claim is fictional. Nevertheless, in 2011, Governor Rick Perry declared Lamesa
1740-544: The High Sky. In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case Avery v. Midland County . Midland mayor Hank Avery had sued Midland County, challenging the electoral-districting scheme in effect for elections to the County Commissioner's Court. The county districts geographically quartered the county, but Midland, in the northwestern quarter, had 97% of the county's population. A judge, elected on an at-large basis, provided
1798-773: The Lynn Morris Band performed in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, as part of the Bluegrass Sundays winter concert series organized by the Northern Bluegrass Committee In 2005 the band entertained at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. They also played venues like the Grand Ole Opry, Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, and the Library of Congress. Lynn Morris was also known for being an animal advocate. She
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1856-905: The Midland Independent School District voted to change the name of the former Robert E. Lee High School to Legacy High School in the wake of the George Floyd protests . ECHS welcomed its first freshman class on August 24, 2009. It aims to award students their associate degrees from Midland College by the time they receive their high school diplomas. The portion in Martin County is in the Stanton Independent School District . Midland has many private schools, including Hillcrest School, Hillander, Midland Classical Academy, Midland Christian School, Midland Montessori, St. Ann's School, and Trinity School of Midland. It
1914-711: The Permian Basin (Midland-Odessa). According to the Köppen climate classification system, Lamesa has a semiarid climate , BSk on climate maps. The town is known for hot summers—frequently topping 100 °F (38 °C)—and cold winter nights (where the temperature goes below freezing on an average of 91 nights). The average annual temperature is 61.4 °F (16.3 °C), making it the ninth-coldest place in Texas after cities such as Amarillo and Lubbock. Lamesa averages 17.6 inches (45 cm) of rain and 4 inches (10 cm) of snow annually. Midland, Texas Midland
1972-462: The Studio 3600 Series, established in 2006 to "spotlight selected art students and provide them the opportunity to exhibit key works that identify the style they have crafted over a period of time." The Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale (MOSC) has performed in the Permian Basin for over 45 years, and is the region's largest orchestral organization, presenting both Pops and Masterworks concerts throughout
2030-594: The bones are 11,600 ± 800 years old. Presenting his findings at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in 1992, McKinney said, "[T]he Midland Woman was related to the earliest ancestors of every Indian who lives today, and she is very likely the only representative of those who created the Clovis cultures." Midland is home to the Midland RockHounds , a Texas League minor league baseball team. It
2088-436: The center of town as 4th Street and leads west 41 miles (66 km) to Seminole and east 62 miles (100 km) to Snyder . Texas State Highway 137 passes through the city as Bryan Avenue and leads northwest 38 miles (61 km) to Brownfield and south 45 miles (72 km) to Stanton . Texas State Highway 349 branches off Highway 137 south of Lamesa and leads southwest 55 miles (89 km) to Midland . According to
2146-514: The city changed its name to Midland in January 1884 when it was granted its first post office. Midland became the county seat of Midland County in March 1885, when that county was first organized and separated from Tom Green County . By 1890, it had become one of the state's most important cattle shipping centers. The city was incorporated in 1906, and by 1910 established its first fire department, along with
2204-469: The city has also become a regional telecommunications and distribution center. By August 2006, a busy period of crude oil production had caused a significant workforce deficit. According to the Midland Chamber of Commerce, at that time there were almost 2,000 more jobs available in the Permian Basin than there were workers to fill them. In 1959, John Howard Griffin wrote a history of Midland, Land of
2262-578: The city. The population density was 1,558.9 inhabitants per square mile (601.9/km ). There were 47,562 housing units at an average density of 667.1 per square mile (257.6/km ). Of the 47,682 households, 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were opposite-sex married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were made up of same-sex relationships, non-family habitations, or other habitation arrangements. About 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who
2320-762: The history of the Texas House and the longest serving incumbent state legislator in the United States. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the headquarters of Parole Division Region V in Midland; the Midland District Parole Office is in the Region V headquarters. The United States Postal Service operates the Midland Main Post Office on the grounds of Midland International Air and Space Port . The other four post offices are Claydesta, Downtown Midland, Graves, and Village. Midland
2378-498: The home of the chicken-fried steak. In the 2013 competition, Mayor Dave Nix teamed with city councilman Greg Hughes as contestants. The community event attracted 65 sponsors and 104 booths. La Entrada al Pacifico is an international trade corridor that begins in Topolobampo , Mexico , runs through Midland-Odessa and ends in Lamesa (according to the legal definition). Lamesa's Sky-Vue Drive-In Theater, established in 1948, became
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2436-574: The hometown Golden Tornadoes , the Red Raiders , and the Texas Rangers . Other radio stations include KBKN (FM) and KVLM (FM). The cable TV system is operated by Northland Cable Television. Other signals are received from stations in Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, and other area towns. Television signals are provided by ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox, Telemundo and CW stations in Lubbock and the Univision station in
2494-416: The last. The CBS television series Dallas had one of its more profitable oil wells, Ewing 23, in Lamesa. In one of the more dramatic scenes of the series, in season four, J. R. Ewing flies in his Learjet to the Lamesa airport. Shortly thereafter, gunfire erupts and Dawson County sheriff's deputies shoot a man who blew up the oilfield after a failed effort to blackmail Ewing. The Dal Paso Museum,
2552-413: The population of which was 169,983 in the 2020 U.S. Census. The metropolitan area is part of the larger Midland–Odessa combined statistical area , which had a population of 340,391 in the 2020 census. Residents of Midland are referred to as 'Midlanders'. Midland was founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881. The city has many connections to
2610-535: The population was recorded as living below the poverty line. As of the census of 2000, 9,952 people, 3,696 households, and 2,679 families resided in the city. The population density was 2,080.8 inhabitants per square mile (803.4/km ). The 4,270 housing units averaged 892.8 per square mile (344.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 41.9% White non-Hispanic, 4.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 19.51% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 52.96% of
2668-420: The population. Of the 3,696 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were not families. About 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size
2726-401: The poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Midland the second fastest-growing small city in the United States. In 2014, Midland had the lowest unemployment rate in the United States, 2.3%. According to the city's latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's top ten employers are: Midland College
2784-472: The war, with the discovery and development of the Spraberry Trend , still the country's third-largest oil field by total reserves. Yet another boom period took place during the 1970s, with the high oil prices associated with the oil and energy crises. Today, the Permian Basin produces one fifth of the nation's total petroleum and natural gas output. Midland's economy still relies heavily on petroleum, but
2842-501: The winter, but rarely sees extended periods of below-freezing cold. Midland receives approximately 13.5 inches (340 mm) of precipitation per year, much of which falls in the summer. Highs exceed 90 °F (32 °C) on 115 days per year and 100 °F (38 °C) on 24 days while lows fall to 32 °F (0 °C) or below on 58 days. Nicknamed "The Tall City", Midland has long been known for its downtown skyline. Most of downtown Midland's major office buildings were built during
2900-561: The year. The MOSC also is home to three resident chamber ensembles, the Lone Star Brass, Permian Basin String Quartet and West Texas Winds. These ensembles are made up of principal musicians in the orchestra. The Midland Community Theatre (MCT) originated in 1946 with musicals, comedies, dramas, mysteries, children's theatre and melodramas. MCT produces 15 shows each year in three performance spaces—Davis Theatre I and Mabee Theatre II, in
2958-510: Was $ 31,556. Males had a median income of $ 26,393 versus $ 16,826 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,211. About 18.1% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over. Lamesa is served by the Lamesa Independent School District , which includes Lamesa High School and Lamesa Middle School, whose school mascots are
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#17330862227183016-400: Was $ 90,448, with a per capita income of $ 47,870. 10.5% of the population was below the poverty line . In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $ 39,320, and for a family was $ 48,290. Males had a median income of $ 37,566 versus $ 24,794 for females. The per capita income for the city in 2007 was $ 52,294. In 2000, about 10.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below
3074-407: Was 3.20. In the city, the population was distributed as 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,362, and for a family
3132-461: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.19. In the city, the population was distributed as 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. The median household income in 2020
3190-406: Was a part of the board S.P.C.A, and she worked under the sponsorship of PetSmart Charities and Spay USA to create a PSA Jingle "Spay Your Pets" in 1998. Also, in May 2002, in Alexandria, Virginia, the Lynn Morris band hosted a 'Pickin for Pets' bluegrass benefit concert. She also owned about 12 rescue cats herself. Lamesa, Texas Lamesa ( / l ə ˈ m iː s ə / lə- MEE -sə )
3248-400: Was also used as cover art and named in the title of country music album Down at the Sky-Vue Drive-In by country music artist Don Walser . Lamesa also has an indoor movie theater, Movieland, which has two screens. "The Wall" on S 2nd Street is a brick wall on which graduating seniors of Lamesa High School paint their names. Each year, the new graduating class adds their own graffiti on top of
3306-410: Was endowed in 1996, and has brought a diverse selection of speakers to Midland, including Ken Burns , Richard Leakey , Bill Moyers , Mark Russell , Sandra Day O'Connor , Richard Rodriguez , Shelby Foote , Anna Deavere Smith , Bill Nye , John Updike and Neil deGrasse Tyson . Midland Independent School District serves the portion in Midland County, as in the vast majority of Midland. Midland
3364-444: Was nominated and joined the IBMA board of directors. After retiring from her tours in 2003 due to a stroke, she became an audio engineer, producing albums like Ron Stewart's (a former bandmate) album Time Stands Still in 2001. She also produced two different DVDs on her primary instrument the banjo in 2007 and 2009 titled "Mel Bay Presents Clawhammer Banjo Taught By Lynn Morris, v.1 and v.2," by Mel Bay Productions. While she played in
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