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Midland
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Airline passengers leaving Midland International Air & Space Port reached 704,803 this fiscal year with Southwest, American Eagle, United and Delta flights — a sign that the airport may soon set another record. City of Midland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midland ISD’s property tax rate for the 2025—2026 school year is 0.8415 per $100 after tax compression reduced the originally planned 0.877 rate. The board approved the new rate on September 16 to fund classrooms—ensuring staff support and faster debt repayment. CBS7
- ➤ The Midland ISD board approved a new tax rate of 84 cents per $100 property value for the 2025–26 school year to help pay down debt and save on interest—though some homeowners may pay more due to rising property values—and it replaces the earlier 87-cent proposal. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Midland Police Department is preparing for National Night Out on October 7—officers will join neighborhood events to build community ties. NewsWest9
- ➤ A northbound lane on Crest Drive in Midland is closed for emergency gas leak repairs near Douglas Avenue — the closure began on Sept. 17 and will last until Oct. 1. CBS7
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St Andrew Men's Conference
6 PM – 8:45 PM — Horseshoe Arena - Education Building — Free entry — Experience a weekend of fellowship featuring Fr. Larry during Family Worship night.
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Mat Pilates with Zeila
9-10 a.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free & Open to Registered Community Members — Energize your core and enhance flexibility in a natural setting with mindful Pilates.
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Pianomania! - Rockin the 1950s
2:30-4 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $74 — Experience the lively tunes of the 1950s with Jared Freiburg in this exciting musical event.
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Sergio Tarin & Erik Madrid Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Pi Social — Enjoy a night of captivating music as talented duo Sergio Tarin and Erik Madrid blend pop, jazz, and soul in a cozy atmosphere.
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Al Haney Live at Pi Social
7-9 p.m. — Pi Social — Cost varies — Experience an enchanting evening of saxophone tunes that elevate your dining atmosphere.
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Food Trucks at Centennial Park
11 AM – 10 PM — Centennial Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of delicious bites from local food trucks throughout the day.
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Movie in the Park - Encanto
5 AM – 10 PM — Centennial Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a screening of Encanto.
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Run to the Fair
1-4 p.m. — 1906 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX — Registration required — Participate in a fun, inclusive family run with options for varying levels of ability.
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