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Midland
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofits say the need for help is rising as more families and individuals seek support before the holidays. Buckner Family Services and Mission Center Adult Daycare are asking for financial gifts and volunteer time — which will help keep counseling, housing, and daily programs available. NewsWest9
- ➤ The University of Texas Permian Basin is hosting homecoming weekend events with a parade starting today at 7:00 p.m. at Founders Road and UTPB Main Road that will end at Kirk Edwards Human Performance Center—later, live music, food trucks, a bonfire, and fireworks will follow. The Falcons will play West Texas A&M on Saturday at Astound Stadium with free admission and tailgating beginning at 3:00 p.m., while parking is available in the Mesa and gym lots with campus access limited after 6:50 p.m. CBS7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Midland Christian School’s Mighty Mustang Band won first place at the TAPPS State Marching Band Contest on Oct. 20 at the Waco ISD Sports Complex, earning its third state championship since 2019 with strong musical precision+visual performance. The band will prepare for the TAPPS State Instrumental Music Championship in March, supported by its administrators+parents. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Odessa College will host its 2025 Energy Day Forum today from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Wood Health Science building—where educators, researchers, students and energy professionals will learn about new energy developments, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. CBS7
- ➤ Midland College awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students for Fall, helping to cut red tape and lower college costs. The awards require a minimum 2.5 GPA, six credit hours, and a completed FAFSA or TASFA (a measure to support even GED students starting college). CBS7
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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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Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Tailgate — Cost info not specified — Experience a diverse musical journey with Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen.
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Sound Healing Tuning Fork Sessions
12-6 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Walk-in or appointment — Restore your energetic balance and experience the healing power of sound vibrations.
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Legacy Football vs. Odessa High
7:30 PM — Astound Broadband Stadium — Tickets required — Catch an exciting high school football matchup under the Friday night lights.
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