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Midland
Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midland Downtown Lions Club will host a volunteer event Saturday to collect eyeglasses for people in need worldwide—organizers hope the donated glasses will provide clear sight to those who require them. NewsWest9
- ➤ Keep Midland Beautiful hosted an arts and crafts event at Centennial Library Thursday morning where kids learned to make butterflies using recycled materials. The event encouraged creative reuse and care for the environment. NewsWest9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 30 at 9:30 p.m., a 43-year-old Crane man died when he ran a red light and crashed at the intersection of W. Apple Street and U.S. Highway 385 in Ector County — DPS said he was unbelted, his passenger suffered minor injuries, and the other driver was unharmed. CBS7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Midland saw strong job growth in June, placing it among state leaders for increasing the employed workforce — local employers are adding jobs to meet rising demand. City of Midland
- ➤ State officials said families will save millions during the upcoming Tax-Free Weekend as inflation drives up school supply prices. Local families plan to take advantage of the savings—hoping the tax break will ease rising expenses—while preparing their budgets for the event. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT will begin I-20 construction from August 5 to August 7 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily—crews will work between mile markers 134 and 137 as eastbound lanes alternate closures and the State Highway 349 off ramp closes with a new ramp opening—and drivers are advised to plan ahead. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Midland Memorial Hospital is offering free teen heart screenings today—run by the Championship Hearts Foundation—to find hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that can lead to sudden cardiac death. The quick, non-invasive test takes about twenty minutes and gives families a chance to catch a silent heart problem early. CBS7
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tee times for today's Men's City Championship are now available at Midland Golf Course — the schedule was released on July 31 — so golfers can prepare for the competition. City of Midland
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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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Wanderlust Exhibition Reception
5:30-7 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free entry — Celebrate the Wanderlust Exhibition featuring the work of film photographer Kayla Barker with drinks and appetizers.
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Fly Into Fall Aviation Experience
2-7 p.m. — Midland Airpark — Free entry — An educational and interactive aviation experience featuring astronaut Gregory H. 'Box' Johnson.
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That Mexican OT Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — The Tailgate — $63-$136 — Catch That Mexican OT live for an unforgettable concert experience in Midland.
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