Good Day
Midland
Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A DPS-initiated pursuit ended in a crash along North Big Spring Street in Downtown Midland — no deaths were reported. NewsWest9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco in Midland officially opened today — after months of anticipation — and local shoppers camped out overnight to join the membership rush while enjoying $1.50 hot dogs, pizza, and Kirkland deals. The store's convenient location and bulk savings promise to boost business in the Permian Basin. CBS7
- ➤ Midland was ranked among the top small metros for business climate by Business Facilities’ 21st Annual Metro Rankings Report — which looked at economic growth, regulations, workforce and infrastructure — and the report will be published in the July/Aug issue. This ranking shows that local businesses enjoy a strong and growing market. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a Midland officer responded to a disturbance at a South Weatherford Street home (where 25-year-old Gregory Uriegas was arrested for allegedly beating his blind grandmother with dementia) and he remains in custody on a $50,000 bond. NewsWest9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City officials reported that sales tax collections are still ahead of fiscal year projections — with amounts exceeding budget targets by about $2M — a sign of strong local economic activity. They added that the extra revenue is expected to boost city services and planning. City of Midland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Midland Fire Department announced on July 10 that Assistant Chief Brian McGary retired after 32 years of service — he now looks forward to spending time with family and enjoying rounds of golf. CBS7
SHOP NEWS
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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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Cultivate Your Chi: Tai Chi & Qigong Experience
2-3 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Check website for pricing — Engage in a soothing session of Tai Chi and Qigong to find balance and inner peace.
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