Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arellano family welcomed their baby girl, Eliana Kay, at Midland Memorial Hospital at 6:42 a.m. today — the first baby born in Midland in 2026. CBS7
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SLB Permian Digital Tech Day
9:00 a.m. — Bush Convention Center — Registration required — Explore digital solutions transforming unconventional operations in the Permian Basin.
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Midland Art Crawl Open Mic — Frost & Flame
6-11 p.m. — Cotton Flat Records — Free entry — Experience local art, live music, and a cozy open mic atmosphere perfect for winter nights.
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Orangetheory Midland 2026 Kickoff Party
8 AM-1:30 PM — Orangetheory Fitness — Free entry — Celebrate 10 years of fitness fun with local vendors, food, and free classes.
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Georgie's Place Opening Soon
5-10 p.m. — Georgie's Place — Reservations recommended — A new restaurant by Chef Chip Hight brings delicious dining options to downtown Midland.
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Family Literacy Day Musical Performance
5:30-6:30 PM — Midland County Downtown Library — Registration required — A lively musical performance by local artist Sean McGaughey to celebrate Family Literacy Day.
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Bubble Trouble
7-10 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — $18.67 – $29.82 — Experience a creative bubble extravaganza filled with comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic.
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Tech Help Session
1-4 p.m. — Midland County Downtown Library — Free assistance — Get guidance on your tech questions with a volunteer tutor at the library.
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Bebeshito Live Concert
8:00–11:00 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the infectious energy of Cuban urban music sensation Bebeshito.
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