Good Day
Midland
Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UTPB professor Terra James fulfilled her lifelong dream of running in the Boston Marathon—she raised over $12,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She also ran the Nashville marathon 6 days later to raise an additional $3,000 and will compete in the St. Jude Memphis marathon in December. CBS7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Odessa lash tech Jasmine Mays reflected on Juneteenth and discussed how beauty gives her freedom while inspiring young entrepreneurs & building community confidence. NewsWest9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent Supreme Court decision cleared the way for the NRC to move forward with a high-level nuclear waste facility in Andrews — a move that state leaders and local residents oppose over safety and environmental concerns. State officials are in discussion with the Governor's and Attorney General's offices, and critics warn that the risks, including potential impacts on Midland, will continue to spark the fight. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Midland County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of 70 new electronic pollbooks to reduce voter wait times and address current connectivity issues — the $138,795 investment covers installation, training, and accessories to ready the system for curbside voting before the November election. This decision aims to double the county’s total number of pollbooks and streamline the check-in process. CBS7
SHOP NEWS
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Almost Taylor - Taylor Swift Tribute
6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Tailgate — Ticket info TBA — Experience an unforgettable night filled with your favorite Taylor Swift hits.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Visiting Angels Senior Home Care Midland — Free entry — Explore quality senior living options and enjoy a virtual experience of community care and activities.
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1950s Summer Movie Series: The Thing from Another World
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Bush Family Home State Historic Site — Free entry — Enjoy a classic monster movie under the stars along with themed activities for the whole family.
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Live Music with Bo Zertuche
6-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of live music in a charming atrium setting.
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Family Fridays
10 AM – 2 PM — Museum of the Southwest — Free with admission — A weekly adventure packed with hands-on activities and science experiments for all ages.
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Prenatal Yoga Class
9-10 a.m. — Centennial Park — Free attendance — Enjoy a calming prenatal yoga session taught by certified instructors in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles at Midland RockHounds
1-4 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between local teams.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles at Midland RockHounds
1:00–4:00 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup in Midland.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Midland RockHounds
1-4 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between local favorites.
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Texas Battle Bowl 2025
July 11-13 — Bush Convention Center — Competitor 3 day pass required — Witness fierce gaming competitions with a prize pool exceeding $35,000.
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