Good Day
Midland
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Museum of the Southwest hid 3-D printed elephant models in several Midland businesses ahead of Septemberfest—local visitors are invited to hunt for them. NewsWest9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midland ISD voted 4-3 to change Legacy High School to Lee High — the renaming for both the high school and the freshman school will take effect in the 2026-27 school year. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Midland will use funds from the new airport agreement to repair the old airport hangar for future use—officials said work will begin once approvals are complete. NewsWest9
- ➤ Cheston Blank filed to run for the District 3 seat on Midland City Council and is the second candidate in the race ahead of the Nov. 4 election—filing remains open until 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 18. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, NewsWest9’s Cory McIntyre spoke with the Rangers Football team about their planned nine days of football events. The interview explained the team’s schedule and preparation for upcoming games. NewsWest9
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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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Storytime: The Worrysaurus
11:00-11:30 a.m. — Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum — Free entry — Settle in for a delightful reading of a charming tale about overcoming worries with a delightful dinosaur twist.
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Frisco Roughriders vs. Midland RockHounds
1:30-8 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between the Frisco Roughriders and Midland RockHounds.
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ZZ Top Concert
8:00 - 9:30 PM — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience legendary rock and blues from the iconic band that's been captivating audiences for over 50 years.
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Frisco Roughriders vs. Midland RockHounds
7-8:30 p.m. — Scharbauer Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball matchup between the Frisco Roughriders and Midland RockHounds.
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