Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Every Monday night throughout the summer, the Midland Downtown Lions Club gives free water bottles to people at Dennis the Menace Park. NewsWest9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died and one was seriously injured in a head-on crash on I-20 in Midland County on July 26 at 1:20 a.m. when 34-year-old Henry Anthony Vela drove the wrong way and collided with an oncoming vehicle driven by 78-year-old William Randolph Smith—whose 52-year-old passenger was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 31 year old Noraima Hernandez died at 9:23 p.m. on July 27 after suffering severe injuries from a hit-and-run on July 23 in Midland — police say a large truck may have been involved. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTPB is expanding its Mending Mental Gaps program — which helps veterans process trauma through literature and group discussions — to run again in September. The fully funded program was held in Midland and Killeen and supports a community reception on August 1. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas DPS reminds Midland drivers to slow down in school zones as students prepare to return to classes next week. Officers warn that speeding and texting during morning drop-offs and evening pickups has led to accidents in areas like Wadley Avenue near Trinity School, and troopers will patrol these zones to keep children safe. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Midland Health Services confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected from traps across Midland County for the first time this year—residents are urged to wear EPA-registered repellents and cover up to reduce bites. CBS7
SHOP NEWS
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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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Conversations in Fine Art with Randy Bryant
12-1 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free admission — Discover unique jewelry art from award-winning jeweler Randy Bryant while enjoying refreshments.
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