Midland officials upset, caught off guard by opening of emergency intake center for migrants in Midland Midland officials made a unified statement to inform the public that they were not consulted by federal agencies on plans to open the emergency intake center. Author: Dana Morris Updated: 2:22 AM CDT March 16, 2021 MIDLAND, Texas — Midland officials gathered Monday afternoon at the Bush Convention Center to hold a press conference in response to the opening of an emergency intake center for migrants in Midland County. Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, Midland Mayor Patrick Payton and Midland County Sheriff David Criner all took turns voicing surprise and frustration toward the developments.