Good Day
Midland
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beal Park is being transformed into a signature regional park—an effort driven by strong local partnerships and a significant investment designed to enhance Midland’s community space. City of Midland
- ➤ The Midland Fire Department will host the Truck or Treat event on October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Fire Station, 1500 W. Wall St—where families can receive hands-only CPR training, fire safety education and a car wreck simulation scheduled for noon—while the City closes eight street blocks and offers free carnival games, face painting, candy and snacks for over 8,000 guests. City of Midland
- ➤ The Midland Downtown Park Conservatory and Centennial Park have announced a free 5th Anniversary Party in the Park that will be held October 4 from noon to 5 p.m. at Centennial Park — the event will feature local live music, kid-friendly activities, free refreshments, and food trucks for purchase. CBS7
- ➤ Senior Life Midland’s Texas Size Garage Sale opens this weekend at 407 East Scharbauer Drive in a 25,000 square foot warehouse filled with donated furniture, clothing, and decor with free shopping on October 4, 8, and 18 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. — Early shoppers can enter for $5 on Friday and one third of the proceeds will support the Meals on Wheels program feeding local seniors. CBS7
- ➤ Teen FLOW Youth Ministry is hosting its annual fall fundraiser today at the Summit Center in Midland from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.—the event will feature pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, face painting, live music, and local food. CBS7
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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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Sesame Street Live: Elmo and Friends Say Hello
6-7:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Dance and sing along with Elmo and friends in this interactive live show.
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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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Conversations in Fine Arts with Author
12-1 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free entry — Experience the literary journey of a local author through discussions of their works.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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