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Midland
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midland ISD ended its lease with IDEA Public Schools at Travis Elementary due to three consecutive D ratings, impacting nearly 1,300 students. The district will decide new plans at a special meeting on April 28 while IDEA has no exit plan. NewsWest9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTPB wide receiver Ben Patterson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. Patterson recorded 1,774 receiving yards & 16 touchdowns in five seasons, earning Second-Team All-Lone Star Conference honors under coach Kris McCullough. NewsWest9
- ➤ Midland High advanced in the UIL softball playoffs with a 2-0 win over El Paso Montwood, and Odessa High claimed its first Bi-District title since 2021 with a 2-1 win over El Paso Pebble Hills. Both teams will play in the Area round from Apr. 30-May 2 — a promising sign for local softball. NewsWest9
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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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Celebration of the Arts
7-10 p.m. — Bush Convention Center — Family-friendly activities — A vibrant showcase of fine art, crafts, and local entertainers in the Permian Basin.
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Celebration of the Arts Festival & Block Party
10 AM – 5 PM — Bush Convention Center — No entry fee — A vibrant showcase of local artistry and family-friendly entertainment.
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Classic Car Show — Midland AF
10 AM – 1 PM — Bush Convention Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day filled with classic cars, family games, and an indoor art festival.
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Free Tai Chi Gung Outdoors
9-10 a.m. — Watersong Wild Space — Free entry — Experience tranquility through outdoor Tai Chi Gung sessions in a serene wildlife preserve setting.
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Live Music with Eric Baker
6-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of live music in a cozy dining atmosphere.
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Brews & Tunes
7 PM – 1 AM — The Waystone — Free entry — Kick back with drinks and enjoy live music by Liam Marlowe.
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