Good Day
Midland
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Basin PBS is collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes for area children until Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Midland Trinity is also collecting costumes, and free costumes will be given out on Oct. 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. NewsWest9
- ➤ The Pet and Properties Community will host a pet supply drive and Halloween celebration at Beal Park on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—guests are asked to bring blankets, pet food, pillowcases, and cleaning supplies for local shelters while enjoying pet-friendly activities and a costume contest. CBS7
- ➤ CASA West Texas is celebrating 35 years of helping children who have been abused or neglected with a special event today from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Midland CASA Office—volunteers will share their stories and a former foster child will speak. CBS7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Leyva family celebrates their culture — one plate at a time — by serving homemade dishes at Garely's Mexican Restaurant. NewsWest9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ector County ISD honored its school principals for National Principals Month by celebrating the men and women who run the schools—spotlighting their hard work and support for students. NewsWest9
- ➤ Chevron donated $145,000 to the Midland Education Foundation to support STEM initiatives and teacher professional development at Midland ISD — the funds will enable creative classroom experiments and a Chevron-sponsored mental health conference for school staff. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Midland ISD trustee Matt Friez withdrew his request to dissolve the Bond Advisory Committee after community members argued the move would silence local oversight of how bond funds are spent—he apologized for the drama. NewsWest9
- ➤ Midland officials broke ground today for Wildcatters Trail, the first trail head in the city, as part of a new 19-mile route connecting Midland and Odessa that will boost safe exercise options. Officials said the ten-foot-wide trail runs from the University of Texas Permian Basin to Scharbauer Sports Complex and will open to the public next year — a project aimed at improving local cycling and outdoor activity. NewsWest9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the annual Pink the Pool event, 80 year old breast cancer survivor Cecilia Miranda shared that swimming at COM Aquatic Center has helped her gain strength and independence after beating the disease twice. She was first treated in 1988 and is now in remission for the second time (she no longer needs a cane), and she urges other local survivors to join next year’s event for support. NewsWest9
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Mat Pilates at WILDspace Wellness
9-10 a.m. — I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free — Strengthen your core and improve flexibility with energizing Pilates sessions led by Zeila.
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New Moon Dream Sachets Workshop
12-5 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $12 per sachet — Create your own Moon Phase Dream Sachet infused with intention and lunar energy.
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Family Science Night — Midland AF
6:30-8 p.m. — Permian Basin Petroleum Museum — Free admission — Enjoy a spook-tacular evening of Halloween-themed science experiments and fun for the whole family.
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Chris D'Elia Live Stand-Up
7-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious wit of Chris D'Elia in his latest stand-up performance.
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Trunk or Treat Event
6-8 p.m. — Midland Community Development Corporation — Registration required — Enjoy Halloween festivities while supporting local nonprofits and businesses for a chance to win a $1,000 microgrant.
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Celebration
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Costumes encouraged — Enjoy a screening of Hocus Pocus with a costume parade and food trucks.
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Yoga for Empaths & the Spiritually Minded
6-7 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $12 — Explore Yin Yoga for emotional healing and soulful reconnection in a nurturing environment.
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Dinner, Drinks & Live Music with Ernesto Calderon
6-9 p.m. — Cafe at the Gardens — Check event schedule for entry details — Enjoy a delightful evening of dinner, drinks, and live music by Ernesto Calderon.
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Sci-Friday: Young Frankenstein
7-9:30 p.m. — Blakemore Planetarium — $10 for non-members, FREE for members — Enjoy the classic comedy film Young Frankenstein in the Dome Theater.
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Mat Pilates Class
9-10 a.m. — I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free — Strengthen your core and enhance flexibility with energizing Pilates lessons in nature.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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