Good Day
Midland
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midland Animal Services posted record adoptions in January with 94 pets adopted out of 369 intakes, achieving a 77% live release rate and an average stay of 11.02 days. The new standards, including transfers & returns to owners, underline the agency's commitment to responsible pet care. City of Midland
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The City of Midland released its 2025 Traffic Crash Report showing fatal crashes fell from 18 to 11 and total fatalities dropped from 19 to 11 as traffic increased by 3%; officials will continue monitoring high-collision intersections (especially along Loop 250) for further improvements. City of Midland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland is installing traffic signals at the intersection (Fairgrounds Road and Scharbauer Drive) to enhance safety for a growing community; the city will update residents on when the signals will be operational. CBS7
- ➤ Residents will see notices on water bills that the treatment plant did not meet turbidity standards in January and February due to a pump failure and freezing conditions. The Utilities Department is rerouting water and cleaning the reservoir (cleanout began Feb. 19) with work expected to finish by late March. City of Midland
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Midland Memorial Hospital is investing $157M to update its facilities (adding a new Professional Office Building, two extra operating rooms and a 24-hour retail pharmacy kiosk) to build a modern medical hub. NewsWest9
- ➤ Midland Memorial Hospital confirmed its steam system is fully operational as of Thursday night — instrument sterilization has resumed and compliance monitoring continues. The hospital thanked the community for their patience during the outage. CBS7
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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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NEEDTOBREATHE Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of captivating music from the multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE as they showcase their latest album.
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Odessa Tattoo Expo 2026
1-11 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — $25/day or $40 for a 3-day pass — Experience live tattooing by 175 artists along with free raffle giveaways for tattoos.
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The 4th Wall Collective Presents — Midland AF
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Cotton Flat Records — $10 at the door — Early show featuring local support bands in a vibrant music scene.
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MidAtlantic Men Concert
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful musical showdown between American and British hits with charming performances and witty banter.
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VENARDOS CIRCUS Far Beyond Tour
7 p.m. — Midland Park Mall — Tickets from $19.95 — Experience a Broadway-style circus with acrobats and comedians exploring the magic of dreams.
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René Vaca Stand-Up Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian René Vaca, known for his engaging and relatable humor.
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