Good Day
Midland
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 11, Midland reported a record $7.986M in sales tax, up 20.12% from Feb. 2025 and boosted by a $994K audit adjustment. The year-to-date total now reached $30.695M, exceeding budget forecasts by over $3.3M. City of Midland
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ YWLA swim team is set to compete in the state championship meet at Josh Davis Natatorium in San Antonio today after a 2025 season that saw them win back-to-back district titles, a regional crown, and finish as state runner-up—10 swimmers will race for their first state title in their second season under coach Steve Flato. NewsWest9
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Luis Sanchez and His Northern Heart Live in Midland
8 p.m. — Club Arriba — $150 for a bottle with table — Celebrate love and friendship with a night of lively northern music and dance.
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Pal-entine's Day Celebration
11 AM - 12:30 PM — Basin PBS — Family-friendly event — Celebrate kindness and friendship with crafts and treats from Basin PBS Education.
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Permian High School Dance Explosion Recital
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Enjoy an evening showcasing the dance talents of local students and guest performers.
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Permian High School Dance Explosion Recital 2026
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — A vibrant showcase featuring dance teams from Permian High School and guest performers.
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Gary Owen Live Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ages 12+ recommended — Experience sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling from comedian Gary Owen.
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Chili Cook-Off
4-7 p.m. — Fair to Midland — Free entry — Experience a spicy showdown as Midland's best compete for the title and a trip to Vegas.
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Rhea Lana's Spring-Summer Family Shopping Event
11 AM – 6 PM — Midland County Horseshoe — Free entry — Shop for quality children's items at unbeatable prices during this premier consignment event.
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K-POP WARRIORS Live Show
4:30-6 p.m. — Bush Convention Center — All ages welcome — Experience the vibrant energy and stunning choreography of the K-Pop phenomenon!
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Pasta & Pottery Night
6-11:59 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Cost info not provided — Create art while enjoying delicious pasta at this unique creative event.
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Giant the Musical
7:30 p.m. — Midland Community Theatre — Pay-What-You-Can Performance — Experience a poignant musical adaptation that explores Texas's grand narrative through dramatic storytelling.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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