Good morning, Midland.

Permian Basin Gifts of Hope has opened a new community center called The Honeycomb that was made possible through a partnership with Trinity Church and local supporters.

The center will serve community needs in the area.

Trinity students held a week-long canned food drive and CANstruction competition that spurred creative builds, resulting in 3,549 cans collected for the West Texas Food Bank—part of Trinity’s annual BIGG projects.

Midland posted one of the largest percentage increases in its civilian labor force in August, showing significant job gains that boosted the local economy—marking a strong trend in workforce growth.

Teacher Zachariah Machuca at Midland Legacy High School uses mariachi music—teaching students core values and cultural pride.

The program inspires students to build a stronger connection with their heritage.

Six employees resigned from South Elementary School on Friday amid an ongoing Child Protective Services investigation—two other staff remain on leave and three new teachers were reassigned to maintain classroom instruction starting Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reiki Level 1 Certification Class

1-5 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Cost varies — Begin your transformative journey into Usui Reiki Energy Healing with hands-on practice and personal attunements.

Alsie's Food Truck — MIDLAND AF

11 AM - 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 10 PM — Corner of Wall & Colorado — No entry fee — Swing by for delicious bites all day long with Alsie's Food Truck.

Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Event

5-7:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Enjoy a creative exploration of crafts and activities inspired by Gabby's Dollhouse and Girl Scouts.

Dia de los Muertos Exhibition

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free entry — Experience the creativity of student artworks featuring 180 unique masks for Dia de los Muertos.