Good Day
Midland
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Urban Air Adventure Park in Odessa will host its first annual Sister City Showdown on Sunday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m.—Midland Mayor Lori Blong and Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick will race on an indoor go-kart track to raise money for Special Olympics Texas while the winning mayor takes home the trophy as a symbol of community support. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midland ISD announced that nine students have been named National Merit Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation— the largest count in district history— joining two National Merit Semifinalists. The students will be honored on November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bowie Fine Arts Academy. CBS7
- ➤ Today, the district confirmed that six employees at South Elementary have resigned and two administrators are on leave amid abuse allegations — all eight individuals have been reported to the State Board for review. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland International will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 to give travelers a faster way through airport security, and AF & IDEMIA will handle on-site enrollment. This event will help smooth U.S. travel procedures for local flyers. City of Midland
- ➤ TxDOT is upgrading I-20 in two phases that started in May 2024, with the first phase improving the road from east of JBS Parkway to County Road 1300 and the second phase extending into Midland toward County Road 1250—these changes add a third lane, new interchanges, reconfigured ramps, and one-way frontage roads. The upgrades aim to ease heavy traffic and boost safety, and drivers are advised to check basin20.org for real time travel updates as the project will be complete in 2028. CBS7
- ➤ Midland County is searching for its next Library Director to manage the public libraries—applicants need a master’s degree in library science, three years of supervisory experience, must meet state requirements, and pass a DPS background check. Applications are now open on the county website. CBS7
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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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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.
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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.
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Gabby's Dollhouse Live
5-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket price varies — Enjoy an interactive live show featuring Gabby's Dollhouse characters in an enchanting setting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Glamour & Magic: Create Your Own Witch’s Hat
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $50 — Craft your own unique witch’s hat with a magical array of embellishments at this fun make-and-take event.
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Fall Festival and Resource Fair
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Dennis the Menace Park — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with family fun, games, and health resources at this community event.
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