Good Day
Midland
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army is working in Kerrville to clean up debris, search for lost items, and provide meals and supply kits after the floods. The group has served nearly 5,000 meals since July fourth and now deploys mobile feeding units—accepting only financial donations as its warehouse remains full. CBS7
- ➤ Javier Zapata (owner of Spray Em Up mobile wash) washed Officer Bailey Martin’s police vehicle for display ahead of his funeral procession in Odessa. Officer Martin died during the July 4th Hill Country floods and Zapata provided his service free of charge (a small act of kindness in a time of loss). CBS7
- ➤ Odessans traded donations for smash burgers in a Burger Relief fundraiser that raised money for Texas flood victims, with nearly 400 burgers sold in hours. The fundraiser will continue today in Midland. NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cesar Ricardo Rodriguez-Villarreal, wanted in Mexico on homicide and kidnapping charges, was arrested in Odessa for impaired driving — ICE officials said he will be returned to Mexico to face the charges. NewsWest9
- ➤ At approximately 2:13 p.m. on July 11, Midland police responded to a disturbance at the 500 block of East Nobles Avenue where an officer-involved shooting occurred, the suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment, and the Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation. CBS7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pecos Museum preserves the legacy of the world’s first rodeo by sharing stories and artifacts— the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame works to keep this rich history alive for local visitors. NewsWest9
SHOP NEWS
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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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Tulsa Drillers at Midland RockHounds
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball showdown featuring the local Midland RockHounds.
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