Good Day
Midland
Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin celebrates 50 years—Executive Director Kayla Minchew says mentoring relationships help children grow. The organization marks its milestone as it plans to expand its support for local youth. NewsWest9
- ➤ Officers gathered at Texas Roadhouse locations statewide on Thursday for the 'Tip A Cop' fundraiser (supporting Special Olympics Texas) as families dined and met local officers. In Midland-Odessa, the Special Olympics Fall Classic will be held in October (continuing efforts to aid local athletes). NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Paul Lujan, a former ranking member of the Texas Mexican Mafia and 42 year old from Odessa, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for six counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine after a DEA-controlled operation led Midland officers to find drugs in his vehicle—local and federal agencies investigated the case. CBS7
- ➤ Alejandro Muro, 17, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Midland — authorities are still searching for two others linked to the gang dispute. NewsWest9
- ➤ Midland police chased Josyann Caraballo-Figueroa—32—after a domestic violence call escalated, and she now faces charges for continuous family violence, two counts of evading arrest with a vehicle, and other related offenses. NewsWest9
- ➤ At around 9:23 p.m. Wednesday, Midland Police responded to a hit and run in the 3600 block of Thomason Drive where a black pickup truck (possibly a Ram or Ford) struck a woman and then left the scene. NewsWest9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Texas Permian Basin will begin major renovations on Monday, July 28 that will close the entrance on John Ben Sheppard Parkway and Maple Avenue, parking lots near the Welcome Center and Library, and the west side entrance to the Library while altering a walking trail near the Welcome Center. The project — the first phase to create a new front entrance and improve the campus quad — will continue for 16 to 18 months with alternative access points and detour routes for campus users. NewsWest9
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Lone Star Conference Media Day Thursday, UTPB's Tristan Exline was named Preseason Defensive Player of the Year for the Falcons as his award highlighted his strong defensive play for the upcoming season. NewsWest9
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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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Thursday Evening Dining & Live Music
6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — Enjoy a curated evening of dining and live performances by local artists.
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Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute Concert
6:30-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ with an epic tribute show featuring stunning visuals and classic hits.
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Tulsa Drillers vs. Midland RockHounds
1-2:30 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Check site for pricing — Enjoy a summer afternoon watching the Midland RockHounds take on the Tulsa Drillers in a minor league showdown.
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Fair to Midland Second Saturdays
6-9 p.m. — Fair to Midland — Free entry — Swing by for live music, local vendors, and cold beers every Second Saturday.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles vs Midland RockHounds
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball showdown in Midland's scenic sports complex.
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10th Annual Permian Basin Conference & Exhibition
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Bush Convention Center — Entry fees apply — Explore cutting-edge practices in produced water management for the oil and gas industry.
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Cosmic Conversations: Exploring Synchronicities
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Free entry — Discover the magic of spirit signs and share your stories in a safe, welcoming circle.
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Storytime: The Worrysaurus
11:00-11:30 a.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Free entry — Cozy up for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime featuring Worrysaurus and his adventures.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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