Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midland was named a Top 100 Best Place to Live by Livability.com for the second straight year. The April 17 announcement shows Midland ranked 29th overall as the top West Texas city among nine Texas cities on the list. City of Midland
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Patch Petal Company opened on April 17 providing custom décor, floral arrangements, and event styling services. Founded by native partners Amanda Dickson and Kaylee Nunez, it is located near West Louisiana + Garfield Street in Midland. CBS7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Midland International Air & Space Port recorded 339,261 revenue passengers fiscal year-to-date — a 6.64% drop from the previous year, with Southwest Airlines transporting 45.4% of travelers and parking revenue rising to $4.3 million from Oct. 2025 through March. City of Midland
- ➤ A Texas Workforce Commission report showed Midland MSA recorded a 3.3% unemployment rate in February—topping Amarillo’s 3.7% and staying below the state average of 4.4% as the city maintained its lead among West Texas areas. City of Midland
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Randy Travis: More Life Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the iconic music of Randy Travis and enjoy a special appearance by the legend himself.
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Midnight Generation: Live at Midland College
7-9 p.m. — Al G Langford Chaparral Center — Free admission — Experience the electrifying sound of Midnight Generation with their high-energy retro pop funk live show.
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The Sewell Leadership Event
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket includes books, lunch, and proceeds to charity — A day of leadership and inspiration with fantastic speakers.
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Trivia Night: Back to the Future
6:30-9:00 PM — The Waystone — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the classic film with prizes and a chance to take photos with a DeLorean.
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Reiki Reset Clinic Day
12-3 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $10 — Experience intentional energy work to help you reset and reconnect with your inner self.
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Angelic Reiki Certification Course
2-4 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $150 — Awaken your healing gifts with divine guidance in this intimate Reiki certification class.
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Live Music and Dining Experience
6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — No cover — Enjoy local music and delicious dining in a garden-side setting.
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Tall City Music Fest featuring Braxton Keith
12-6 p.m. — Centennial Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of country music with Braxton Keith in a picturesque outdoor setting.
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Live Music and Evening Dining
6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — No cover — Enjoy a delightful blend of live music and evening dining in a garden-side setting.
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Bert Kreischer Live Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a night of laughter with the comedic genius Bert Kreischer.
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