Good morning, Midland.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program—helping over 700 Midland children—and offering holiday gift adoption supports local families facing financial challenges while registration in Midland and Stanton remains open until September 30th.

Midland will host its first Permian Power conference at Horseshoe Arena on Sept.

29—30, where over 500 energy leaders will gather to discuss rising power demand and grid challenges in the Permian Basin. The event will include panels and breakout sessions that will focus on strategies to use local gas, solar, wind, geothermal and hydrogen resources to meet future needs.

Midland-Odessa Dutch Bros partnered with customers in August to raise over $239,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief in the largest single-day local giveback in company history—this event was inspired by recent Texas flooding to fund shelter, warm meals, and comfort care for those in need.

Law firms have spoken out after parents took legal action against Midland ISD and urged other families with similar concerns at South Elementary School to come forward.

Midland College finished renovating its tennis courts — now featuring 12 new pickleball courts available for student and community play.

Six employees at Midland ISD's South Elementary resigned amid alleged special education misconduct—two administrators remain under investigation—as police, Texas Rangers, and the DA’s office lead a multi-agency probe.

Midland ISD is launching the new STEM+M program that gives seventh and eighth grade students hands-on lessons in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine to prepare them for future STEM and healthcare careers.

A ribbon-cutting will be held on September 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Abell Junior High School with parking available on the north lot and along Heritage Rd.

The Midland City Council approved a bid for a $10.2 million renovation of the Quail Course at Hogan Park with Mid-America Golf and Landscape set to install a new irrigation system, improve drainage, update greens turf, and revise tee boxes and bunkers using funds from increased user fees. Renovation work will begin the first week of November and is expected to be completed in September with play resuming in October.

More than 800 new laws will affect Midland County and Texas, and they change rules so notaries must see signers in person, judges must keep work records, gift card tampering is a crime, and DUI in school zones becomes a felony—key changes that will impact legal practices and consumer protection.

The City of Midland celebrated the extension of Occidental Parkway from SH 349 to CR 1150 yesterday — it will officially open later this week to offer drivers a smoother route through Midland.

A fire at the Beal Park Ranch House on Saturday afternoon—causing one person to receive a minor hand injury—prompted Midland to move the Phase II community meeting to the City Council Chamber on the 300 block of North Loraine Street, set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Midland Health Services confirmed on Tuesday that a mosquito in Midland County tested positive for the St. Louis encephalitis virus, which is similar to West Nile and can cause serious illness for vulnerable residents.

The city has set mosquito traps across the county and issued safety tips + urged residents to use EPA-registered repellent and cover up with long sleeves.

The Springfield Cardinals beat the Midland Rockhounds 4-3 in Game 2 of the Texas League Championship series—tying the series and setting up Game 3 today at 6:30 p.m. at Momentum Bank Ballpark.

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.

West Texas Sound-Off

5:00 – 11:59 PM — The Tailgate — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of local music with ten bands battling it out for the crown.

Paula DeAnda & Amanda Perez Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Ector Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a memorable night of music with Paula DeAnda and Amanda Perez at an intimate venue.

Hatha Yoga Session at The Preserve

4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free & Open to Registered Community Members — Experience gentle Hatha Yoga blending breathwork and movement in a serene natural setting.