Good morning, Midland.

A Midland man, 51-year-old Steve Morales, was arrested for depositing more than $44,000 in fake checks and now faces two counts of forgery—he used many addresses and different bank branches and is held on a $225,000 bond.

Today at Memorial Stadium, the Midland Municipal Employee Scholarship Organization hosted its annual Freedom Run to raise funds for scholarships that help employees' children prepare for college — runners competed in 5K and 10K races while awards went to top competitors.

Amarillo Sod Poodles at Midland RockHounds

1-4 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between local teams.

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.

Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Midland RockHounds

1-4 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between local favorites.

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.

Rock the Rind Tall City Triathlon

8 AM — COM Aquatics, INC. — Registration fees apply — Compete in sprint triathlons for individuals or relays in this community sports event.

Summer Sunday Lawn Concert: Small Town

7-10 p.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Free entry — Enjoy great hits from country, classic, rock and more under the stars.

Golf Pro Payments Western Championship

July 14-15 — Midland Country Club — Entry fees apply — Compete in a thrilling 36-hole stroke play competition.

America Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $112 — Catch the iconic band America live in concert.

Arkansas Travelers vs Midland RockHounds Baseball Game

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game between the Arkansas Travelers and the Midland RockHounds.

Storytime: You're My Little Firecracker

11:00-11:30 a.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of childhood with a festive reading of a vibrant storybook about parental love and excitement.