Good Day
Midland
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Curb Side Bistro’s West Texas chef is hosting Burger Relief—a one-day fundraiser offering smash burgers in exchange for donations to help Texas flood victims. NewsWest9
- ➤ Students at Midland High rallied to collect essential items like diapers, food, and hygiene products for Kerrville flood victims—helping families across Texas cope with the crisis. NewsWest9
- ➤ Multiple drop-off sites in Midland are accepting needed supplies to help those affected by Texas Hill Country floods. Residents can donate items such as baby wipes, formula, water, and shelf-stable food at centers including the West Texas Food Bank at 1601 Westcliff Dr, Senior Life Midland at 3301 Sinclair, Midland College, Midland ISD gyms, and Curb Side Bistro on Saturday. CBS7
- ➤ The West Texas Food Bank partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to supply food, hygiene items + cleaning gear to help Kerrville flood victims after severe flooding this weekend. Local locations in Midland, including Midland High School and Legacy High School, began collecting donations to support the relief effort. CBS7
- ➤ Senior Life Midland is collecting adult diapers, hygiene items — and protein drinks — for Texas seniors impacted by catastrophic flooding in San Angelo and the Hill Country, and the supplies will be distributed to help flood victims recover. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent heavy rains flooded streets and left homes waterlogged in Midland and Odessa, causing problems with the old storm drainage systems. City officials said updated drainage projects will begin soon—long delayed—while emergency crews provided aid to affected areas. CBS7
- ➤ Today, Odessa Fire Rescue is sending Division Captain Marc Brown and Captain Austin Shaffer to Kerrville on a TIFMAS engine to support flood rescue operations in Central Texas—joining firefighter/paramedics Ben Denney and Ivan Guevara who were already dispatched for search efforts. NewsWest9
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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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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.
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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.
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Golf Pro Payments Western Championship
July 14-15 — Midland Country Club — Entry fees apply — Compete in a thrilling 36-hole stroke play competition.
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America Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $112 — Catch the iconic band America live in concert.
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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.
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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.
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Paint & Sip for Whiskers & Tails
6-9 p.m. — Texas Sun Winery — 21+ Event — Create art while supporting animal welfare in West Texas.
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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.
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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.
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