Good Day
Midland
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Airport staff found a cockatiel wandering on the ramp at Midland International Air & Space Port and, with no owner coming forward, have given it a new home. The bird is now cared for by airport employees. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, a 200-bed facility developed in partnership with local hospitals and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, celebrated its grand opening in Midland and thanked the community while more announcements are expected as it prepares to admit patients. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Midland College beat Hill College by a score of 10 to 7 Friday at Christensen Stadium to force Game 3 set for today at 1 p.m. — the win kept their season alive while Odessa College was swept with a 15 to 8 loss. NewsWest9
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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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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.
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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.
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Live Music and Evening Dining
6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — No cover — Enjoy a relaxed garden atmosphere with live music, great food, and local artists.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
~ Salvador Dali
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