Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Family announced Tuesday that it is launching a donate-at-the-register campaign to help flood relief in Central Texas, with select stores running the effort from July 8–13 and other Texas and New Mexico stores continuing until July 20. The company will also donate $10,000—supporting relief efforts by the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund through the San Angelo Area Foundation and Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. CBS7
- ➤ Deadly flash flooding in Kerr County left communities reeling, and Senior Life Midland is partnering with the West Texas Food Bank to support seniors in San Angelo and the Hill Country. The nonprofit calls for donations of essential items—adult diapers, hygiene products, and ready-to-eat food—which can be dropped off, mailed, or submitted online. NewsWest9
- ➤ Senior Life Midland is helping seniors affected by the flood crisis — donations may be dropped off, mailed, or submitted online through their website — and the group urges local community support. NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Midland police are searching for two burglary suspects accused of stealing 17 rifles from a home in the Black Wolf Trail area—on July 8 at around 8:45 a.m., a homeowner caught the suspects on camera and one was seen aiming a rifle at his wife before both fled in a stolen grey Ford Explorer. CBS7
- ➤ Gregory Uriegas, 25, is accused of brutally beating his blind grandmother with dementia in Midland—an affidavit reports he was later found naked in the side yard wearing a woman's blouse and brass knuckles. 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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