Good morning, Midland.

The West Texas Food Bank is accepting essential item donations today to help people recover from deadly flooding near Kerrville—Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday at Odessa or Midland locations from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with Senior Life Midland also collecting supplies for elderly residents.

Whiskers and Tails is collecting donations for pets displaced by flooding in Kerrville and will deliver the items to Austin Pets Alive on Friday.

Items can be dropped off at Midland Animal Clinic and Hospital at 3537 Andrews Hwy or at 3412 Douglas Ave.

Michael Dunlap of Midland is preparing for a 1,245-mile bicycle ride starting August 2 to raise one million dollars for PTSD treatment for veterans and first responders.

He and three fellow riders will journey from the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington to Tampa—making stops at bases and veteran posts to bring attention to mental health care.

Today, the Midland Fire Department is sending two additional firefighters to join a Type 1 team from Odessa Fire Rescue to help with Kerrville's flood response.

Odessa Fire Rescue announced today that they are sending two additional firefighter/paramedics, Division Captain Marc Brown + Captain Austin Shaffer, on a TIFMAS engine to Kerrville to support ongoing rescue operations in central Texas.

This deployment follows Friday's assignment of Ben Denney + Ivan Guevara and forms one EMTF and one TIFMAS team to deliver critical lifesaving assistance.

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.

Paint & Sip for Whiskers & Tails

6-9 p.m. — Texas Sun Winery — 21+ Event — Create art while supporting animal welfare in West Texas.

Live Music with Bo Zertuche

6-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of delightful live music performances by Bo Zertuche in a cozy setting.

3rd Annual MIDLAND CHEETAH’S Youth Track and Field Meet and 5K Fun Run

6:00pm — Memorial Stadium — Registration Fee — Family-friendly youth track events and a fun run for all ages.