# Midland Texas on The No Agenda Show

Midland Texas comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2010 to October 2020.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** December 2010 – October 2020
- **Related topics:** [Gps Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), [Midland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Truancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truancy.md), [Aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [Baby Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-karma.md), [Bill Ackman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ackman.md), [Chili's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chili-s.md), [Greg Abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Knighting Ceremony and Global Meetup Schedule

- **Episode:** [1284: Eyeballitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-09
- **Time:** 2:43:18–2:47:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-global-meetup-schedule.md

Andre Adams and Scott Minton are officially knighted into the No Agenda Round Table. The hosts read a list of upcoming international meetups in Zurich, Dortmund, and various US cities including Nashville and Austin. They reiterate the importance of the Las Vegas meetup on October 13th and encourage listeners to start their own local chapters.

Keywords: scott minton, andre adams, [zurich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zurich.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [midland texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland-texas.md), [noagendameetups.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendameetups-com.md)

### Birthday List and New Human Resources

- **Episode:** [1279: RBG Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-23
- **Time:** 1:42:55–1:49:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down/chapter/birthday-list-and-new-human-resources.md

A series of donations from Vincent of Tucson, Dan in Midland, and Peter Boekelman are processed. Dan, a ham radio enthusiast, requests "China is Asshole" karma. Boekelman requests "Baby Karma" for an upcoming "human resource" (a daughter) to ensure she doesn't become a "woke hummer" or an "uptalker." The hosts perform the "Yay" jingle for the new arrival.

Keywords: [tucson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucson.md), [midland texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland-texas.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [baby karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-karma.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

### No Agenda Meetups and Governor Abbott Restrictions

- **Episode:** [1257: Doggy DNA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-05
- **Time:** 2:54:45–2:57:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-and-governor-abbott-restrictions.md

The Midland, Texas No Agenda meetup was forced to move to a Chili's restaurant because Governor Greg Abbott ordered the closure of bars. Other upcoming meetups are scheduled for Ohio, Seattle, and Malta. Organizers encourage listeners to use the dedicated meetup website to find or create local gatherings despite ongoing regional lockdowns.

Keywords: [midland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [chili's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chili-s.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [malta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malta.md)

### Odessa and Midland Shooting, Media Panic Analysis

- **Episode:** [1169: Hockeystick Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-05
- **Time:** 4:16–6:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax/chapter/odessa-and-midland-shooting-media-panic-analysis.md

A mass shooting event occurred in Odessa and Midland, Texas, resulting in five deaths and over twenty injuries. Initial media reports incorrectly suggested multiple shooters in different locations, causing panic at a local mall where no shooting took place. The perpetrator was eventually killed by police after a high-speed pursuit involving a hijacked mail truck following a routine traffic stop.

Keywords: [odessa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/odessa.md), [midland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [mass shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shooting.md), [traffic stop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic-stop.md), mail truck

### Minimum Wage Protests, Walmart Store Closures

- **Episode:** [714: Gay Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-19
- **Time:** 1:41:32–1:44:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri/chapter/minimum-wage-protests-walmart-store-closures.md

Protests for a $15 minimum wage targeted billionaire Bill Ackman in New York City. Simultaneously, five Walmart stores in cities like Midland, Texas, were abruptly closed for "plumbing issues," though local officials report no permits were pulled for such work, leading to theories about union busting or military exercises.

Keywords: [minimum wage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimum-wage.md), [bill ackman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ackman.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [midland texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland-texas.md), plumbing permits

### Judge David Kobos, GPS Ankle Monitors for Students

- **Episode:** [258: Persistent Jet Contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-05
- **Time:** 1:33:54–1:39:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails/chapter/judge-david-kobos-gps-ankle-monitors-for-students.md

Judge David Kobos of Midland, Texas, implements a program using GPS ankle monitors to track truant students. The program, which utilizes technology from the BI Corporation, allows the court to "send in the troops" if a student leaves a prescribed school zone.

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### Judge David Kobos Interview, Truancy Enforcement

- **Episode:** [258: Persistent Jet Contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-05
- **Time:** 2:18:46–2:28:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails/chapter/judge-david-kobos-interview-truancy-enforcement.md

In a featured interview, Judge David Kobos explains his use of GPS ankle monitors for truant students in Midland, Texas. He defends the practice as a "Class C misdemeanor" enforcement tool and claims a 90-95% compliance rate after 12 years of implementation.

Keywords: david kobos, [midland texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midland-texas.md), [truancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truancy.md), [gps tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md)

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