Good morning, Midland.

Over the past weekend, Banana Ball honored local foster families at Momentum Bank Ballpark - recognizing community efforts from Texas Tailgaters coach Andrew Bartman and the Smith family from Open Homes Initiative to support foster kids in West Texas.

Today at Texas Roadhouse in Midland, the sheriff's office and fire department took part in a rib-eating contest for charity.

Midland Fire won the contest and will use the funds (to buy new safety equipment) to help keep the community safe.

Local makeup lovers waited about two hours Friday morning outside Midland’s first stand-alone Sephora—a 4,800 sqft (spacious) store that offers its full range of products and is set to boost retail growth with shoppers coming from outside city limits.

Midland Animal Services reported improvements as the average length of stay dropped to 9.72 days from 17.8 days in June 2025 and the live-release rate rose to 75% in June 2026 (despite summer challenges).

The report also noted 109 adoptions and 144 transfers.

The Midland County Courthouse is honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month today by introducing a new class of CASA volunteers to support children entering foster care across 10 West Texas counties.

The trained advocates will bring stability to these cases.

The Midland Rockhounds hosted a World Cup Watch Party Monday at Momentum Bank Ballpark where fans cheered Team USA as they faced Belgium.

Gates opened at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game in partnership with (West Texas F.C. and Tall City Brewing Co.).

Sound Healing Retreat

12-5 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Limited slots available — Experience profound relaxation and rejuvenation through the power of sound healing.

Live Music and Evening Dining

6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — No cover — Enjoy live music and a garden-side dining experience with local artists.

Tracy Lawrence - No Alibis Tour 2026

6:30-9:45 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $47.63 — Enjoy a night of country music from acclaimed artist Tracy Lawrence.

Brokenhorn Graffiti Fest

12 p.m. - 11 p.m. — Broken Horn Productions — Free entry — Experience vibrant street art and live beats at this urban celebration.

Sunday Movie Nights at Little Woodrow's

7-10 p.m. — Little Woodrow's Midland — Price not listed — Enjoy outdoor movie nights with themed cocktails and s'mores by the fire pits.

Golf Pro Payments Western Championship

July 13-14 — Midland Country Club — Registration required — Compete in 36 holes of individual stroke play in West Texas.

Brit Floyd Tribute Show

6:30-11:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — $84.19-$234.70 — Experience a night filled with classic Pink Floyd tunes and exclusive VIP meet and greets.

Gadgeteers in Training

9-11 a.m. — Permian Basin Petroleum Museum — Fee required — Young engineers explore simple machines and create their own inventions.

The West Reimagined Opening Reception

5:30-7 p.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Free entry — Discover the rugged beauty of the Southwest through mixed-media works by artist JC Spock.

Fun Friday Art Camp

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Studio by Kidd's & Canvas — Fee required — Enjoy creative fun with painting, crafting, and science experiments at this engaging art camp.