Good Day
Midland
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cinergy Tall City has opened its $15M, 40,000 sqft Speedway Extreme Karting with a new multi-level track that uses electric karts reaching 30 mph. The venue, repurposed from a former cinema, welcomes visitors aged 15+ with a valid permit for community races and events today. NewsWest9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECISD held Big Check Day as 532 teachers from 42 campuses received designations via the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Award amounts ranged from $3,393 to $22,825 with 64 educators set to earn over $100,000; designations remain on certificates for five years (covering both new and elevated levels). CBS7
- ➤ Students in grades 8-12 in Midland will work with former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger & space professionals during the Go For Launch! program at Abell Junior High School on May 27-28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nonprofit Higher Orbits will inspire STEM learning with hands-on activities. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grady freshman Emerie White qualifies for three events at the Texas State Track & Field Championship in Austin. She will compete in long jump, triple jump, and the 200m on Saturday at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7:55 p.m., with nearly 11 hours between her first and last event. NewsWest9
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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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Kids Night Out at The Studio
6-9 p.m. — The Studio by Kidd's & Canvas — $5 for pizza — A fun-filled evening for kids featuring painting, games, and crafts while parents take a night off.
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Courtney's Company Live
7:00-11:59 p.m. — The Destination Midland — $10 — Enjoy a lively night of dance and sing-along with a dynamic band blending country soul and classic rock hits.
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All-Ages Painting Session: Ice Cream
2-3 p.m. — The Studio by Kidd's & Canvas — Cost not listed — Enjoy a fun and creative painting session with your child as you paint together.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well.
~ Alfred Adler
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