Good Day
Midland
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASA of West Texas celebrated 35 years of helping foster children at an anniversary event in Midland—its work gave hope to Aliscia Brorman after her failed adoptions and now urges local volunteers to support its efforts. NewsWest9
- ➤ The new YMCA in Northwest Midland at 5549 Avalon Drive opens today to meet growing community needs with expanded childcare and advanced workout equipment. The facility uses AI technology for personalized fitness plans — supporting young families to maintain their wellness. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's board meeting, Midland College leaders announced that over 7,300 students enrolled—marking the highest enrollment in the school's 50-year history. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland County installed four new ‘No Dumping’ signs along South County Road 1232 and South County Road 1270 in FEMA floodway areas—officials said trash or debris can block drainage, worsen flooding and harm water quality. CBS7
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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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Hatha Yoga Session
4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free for registered community members — Find your balance in nature with gentle, restorative Hatha Yoga amidst tranquil surroundings.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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