Good Day
Midland
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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Mahjong at the Museum
A Sip & Shop Tile Matching Charity Evening for the Museum of the Southwest.
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Mahjong at the Museum
A Sip & Shop Tile Matching Charity Evening for the Museum of the Southwest.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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