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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Midland voters will decide on May 3 whether to approve a $450M bond for Midland College, which will fund campus upgrades — safety improvements and workforce development programs.  NewsWest9

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State lawmakers approved Senate Bill 767 to create a statewide firefighting equipment database for fire departments after last year’s Panhandle wildfires—Sen. Kevin Sparks from Midland said the database, managed and updated annually by Texas A&M Forest Service, will help departments share resources during emergencies. The bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.  KSAT
  • Midland officials secured the Vaughn building—a twelve-story tower built in 1952—for a second time after a breach on the second floor revealed booby traps and evidence of a drug-related felony. The city posted a notice and billed the owner—Tuna Investment—and said further action will be taken if safety issues are not resolved.  CBS7
  • Kelsie Rasure from the Midland College PAC explained that the $450M bond could boost Midland College and local community resources — NewsWest9's Sydnee Jolivette reported the discussion while details of the bond plan remain under review.  NewsWest9
  • Midland drivers face delays as one lane on Marienfeld Street from Indiana Avenue to Kentucky Avenue remains closed for utility work through May 7 + another lane on Wadley Avenue near Racquet Club Drive closes today for construction through May 30.  NewsWest9

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Hot Dog Run

    8:30-9:30 a.m. — Allison Fine Arts Building — Free entry — Celebrate your furry friends at Midland's favorite dog-friendly race.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Hatha Yoga at The Preserve

    4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free for registered members — Experience the restorative power of Hatha Yoga amid nature’s tranquility.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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  • Mahjong at the Museum

    A Sip & Shop Tile Matching Charity Evening for the Museum of the Southwest.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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  • Mahjong at the Museum

    A Sip & Shop Tile Matching Charity Evening for the Museum of the Southwest.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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  • William Beckmann Concert

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Tailgate — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of William Beckmann, blending storytelling and music in an intimate setting.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Hatha Yoga Sessions

    4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free for registered community members — Enjoy gentle yoga in nature that harmonizes breath and movement for relaxation and well-being.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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  • Mat Pilates at The Preserve

    9-10 a.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free & Open to Registered Community Members — Strengthen your core and enhance flexibility in a rejuvenating outdoor Pilates session.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Main Street Live featuring Wynonna Judd

    6-11 p.m. — Basin Pbs — Early Bird Tickets $100 — Enjoy a night headlined by country music legend Wynonna Judd with a cash bar and sponsorship opportunities.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • Cultivate Your Chi: Tai Chi & Qigong

    9-10 a.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Tickets required — Experience authentic Tai Chi and Qigong with expert instruction in a supportive group setting.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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  • Seether Concert in Midland

    7:30 – 9:00 PM — The Tailgate — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the thrills of Seether's tour with P.O.D. and Nonpoint.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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  • A Talk by Steven Porterfield

    6-7:30 p.m. — Ellen Noël Art Museum — Limited seating — Explore the world of antiques with vintage expert Steven Porterfield.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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