Good Day
Midland
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UTPB and the Samaritan Counseling Center are hosting the first Walk for Wellness today on the UTPB duck pond to boost mental health awareness for students and the public. Registration begins (8 a.m.) and the 5K walk starts (9 a.m.), with food, drinks, mental health screenings, and free Samaritan trucker hats for the first 150 registrants. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Odessa Police are asking the public for help with a fatal hit and run that occurred at 9:28 p.m. Thursday—no arrests have been made. NewsWest9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Online applications for round one auditions for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are open from May 2 to May 12; candidates who advance may submit an online audition or perform in person at the Midland DCC Texas Tour stop plus showcase their talents live for Texas audiences and judges Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Victor Lopez of NewsWest9 interviewed Odessa College President Gregory Williams about the college's proposed $325M bond—Williams explained the bond will affect campus funding and future projects. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TSA officials at Midland International Air — Space Port told NewsWest 9 that residents must obtain a REAL ID by Wednesday, May 7 to avoid travel delays. They explained that this federal requirement will affect those planning to fly after the deadline. NewsWest9
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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Garden Witch Plant Charm Make & Take
3-5 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $30 — Create your own plant charm while cultivating abundance and protection in a cozy crafting experience.
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