Good Day
Midland
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tom’s Coats has launched a drive for new or gently used coat donations to help keep West Texans warm. Starting today, residents can drop off coats at Frost Bank locations in Midland, Odessa College, and First Alert 7 until January 31. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTPB named Chris Softley as its new head football coach after holding a press conference Monday. The appointment marks a fresh start for the university's football program. NewsWest9
- ➤ UTPB named Chris Softley as its third head football coach on New Year's Eve; he previously led Lubbock Christian School for nine seasons and will begin recruiting and working with transfers for spring practices ahead of his fall debut. NewsWest9
- ➤ Crews at the Ector County Coliseum are converting the ice rink into a rodeo arena to host the first stockshow and rodeo of the season; workers are moving dirt+installing equipment and setting animal safety measures after an equine virus was reported statewide. 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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The Blue Door Book Club
7-9 p.m. — The Blue Door — Free entry — Gather with friends to discuss the books you love over refreshments in a cozy setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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