Usage notes. Sometimes used pejoratively, in the sense of mistaken or false piety, as in pious errors, pious frauds. reverent, reverential, dutiful, religious, devout, godly. (of or pertaining to piety): impious, independent, profane.
Midland, Texas. Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County.
Midland-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 5/15/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.4 miles away from the Midland city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.