Good Day
Midland
Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local chefs battled in a contest for the Golden Skillet— all proceeds supported the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin. NewsWest9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police and fire responded at about 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday to a crash along the 12300 block of Highway 191 when a speeding vehicle struck a 2022 Ram 2500 and pushed it through a cable barrier—injuring three people, with the Ram driver suffering minor injuries, the other driver in critical condition, and a passenger with life-threatening injuries—and investigators continue to work on the case. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ector County ISD held a State of the District event that talked about progress and future plans. The new superintendent was introduced—NewsWest9 talked with the superintendent—at the event. NewsWest9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Midland Memorial Hospital held a disaster drill today—testing local police, fire departments, and using Midland College cosmetology students as simulated victims to train for emergencies such as a radiation bomb scenario. The exercise was designed to help staff practice a quick and coordinated response in case of a true disaster. CBS7
- ➤ Francisco Dominguez, who battled fentanyl addiction, is sharing his story to help young people fight the same struggle—he hopes his story will raise awareness and support for those affected in West Texas. NewsWest9
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Midlander Abraham Bejil raced in the 340-mile Speed Project, a tough—secret challenge from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, and he finished in 97 hours as the only Texan to compete; he trained by running half marathons most days and had his team in an RV for support. CBS7
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Mat Pilates at The Preserve
9-10 a.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free for community members — Energizing Pilates session to strengthen your core amidst nature.
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Hatha Yoga Session
4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free for registered community members — Experience empowering yoga amidst serene natural surroundings.
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Karaoke Night
6-11 p.m. — The Destination Midland — Free entry — Unleash your inner star in a family-friendly karaoke night with Average DJ Jake.
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MTLCA Varsity Baseball Game Against MCA
4-5:45 p.m. — Midland Classical Academy Upper School — Free entry — Catch a thrilling non-conference varsity baseball matchup between local teams Midland Classical Academy and Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy.
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Hatha Yoga in Nature
4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free & Open to Registered Community Members — Experience the restorative power of Hatha Yoga surrounded by nature.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:20 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant music and dance of Ireland in a captivating live performance.
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2025 AADE National Technical Conference
8 AM – 4 PM — Bush Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Explore the latest innovations and case histories in the drilling industry at this technical conference.
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Hadestown Musical
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the acclaimed Broadway musical in an unforgettable night of song and storytelling.
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Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
7-11 p.m. — Momentum Bank Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting minor league baseball showdown between the RockHounds and Hooks.
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Corpus Christi Hooks at Midland RockHounds
7 p.m. — Momentum Bank Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action between the Hooks and RockHounds.
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