Midland homeless population has increased drastically

Midland homeless population has increased drastically

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Homeless Coalition visited shelters, encampments, and the streets earlier this year to get a "snapshot" of the homeless situation in Midland, but they got more than they might have expected. John-Mark Echols of The Field's Edge coordinated this year's effort through associated agencies and community groups. For 24 hours, these trained volunteers, spearheaded by Thriving United, counted and surveyed individ…