Good morning, Midland.

A structure fire in west Midland on May 3 displaced 7 people in the 3500 block of West County Road 115 — first responders arrived at 8:40 p.m. with no injuries reported.

Three local small business owners were recognized during a luncheon hosted by University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) to celebrate National Small Business Week.

The winners received awards in veteran, women, and rural categories from Odessa, Midland, and Andrews.

Trinity School of Midland held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off its 45-million-dollar campus expansion, which will include a new lower school, library & redesigned entrance.

Construction is set to last about 18 months, with lower school students shifting to temporary classrooms near the football field.

Midland is deploying Dax robots along key sidewalk corridors to gather accessibility data starting today.

The city, the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Kimley-Horn will run the project for several weeks (with four to six robots active during daylight hours).

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum (55th Secretary) toured a Diamondback Energy oil and gas site in Reagan County today to review Permian Basin operations and innovative practices.

He said the administration will support expanded drilling, pipelines and infrastructure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live Music with Eric Baker

6-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of live music in a cozy dining atmosphere.

Brews & Tunes

7 PM – 1 AM — The Waystone — Free entry — Kick back with drinks and enjoy live music by Liam Marlowe.

Live Music with Greg Ian Blaine

6-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Reservation recommended — Enjoy an evening of live music with Greg Ian Blaine in a cozy setting.

TCBG Kids Football Camp

5-7 p.m. — Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Park — Free entry — Young athletes can enhance their football skills through fun drills and games led by Black Gold players and coaches.