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Senior Life Midland to host annual fan drive this weekend
By Sierra Burnett at CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Senior Life Midland is hosting their annual fan drive with a goal of helping local seniors beat the west Texas heat this summer. As temperatures continue to climb across the Permian Basin, Senior Life Midland is asking the community to help keep its most vulnerable residen...
Key takeaway ” In addition to their fan drive, Senior Life Midland is also hosting a car show this Saturday featuring a 1926 Model T Ford.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The annual fan drive hosted by Senior Life Midland is a crucial initiative for the community, particularly in the scorching summer months that the Permian Basin is known for. As the organization strives to collect 150 fans for its Meals on Wheels clients, it's a stark reminder of the challenges faced by local seniors who often rely on these donations for relief from the heat. The fact that Senior Life Midland is also hosting a car show, featuring a 1926 Model T Ford, may seem unrelated at first, but it underscores the organization's efforts to engage the community and bring attention to the needs of its most vulnerable members. By supporting the fan drive, residents of Odessa and Midland can help ensure that their elderly neighbors have a safer and more comfortable summer. This initiative is a testament to the community's ability to come together and address the unique challenges posed by the region's extreme climate.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Senior Life Midland is hosting their annual fan drive with a goal of helping local seniors beat the west Texas heat this summer. As temperatures continue to climb across the Permian Basin, Senior Life Midland is asking the community to help keep its most vulnerable residen...
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