Good Day
Midland
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The eastbound lanes of Loop 250 between Garfield Street and Midkiff Street are closed after a crash that hospitalized four people with minor injuries, and officials urge drivers to take alternate routes. NewsWest9
- ➤ The Midland Fire Department responded to a crash on Loop 250—shutting down eastbound lanes between Midkiff and Garfield as four people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. CBS7
- ➤ A Midland police officer was in a rollover crash with a semi earlier this morning 4.5 miles north of North Highway 349 & Craddick Highway and was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital as a precaution while DPS investigates the incident. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Midland ISD board voted 4—3 to restore the name Midland Lee after a four-hour meeting with about 50 speakers, most of whom opposed the change. The decision divided the community as some praised the return to a long-held school name while others argued it recalled a painful past. CBS7
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The city's FY 2024 sales tax collection remains ahead of budget and is on pace to be the second largest ever—only FY 2023 collected more. City of Midland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland County officials clarified misinformation from Tuesday’s Midland ISD Board meeting regarding Legacy High School renaming—officials stressed that the Texas Secretary of State did not approve placing the issue on the ballot and that state law prevents such actions. CBS7
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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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