Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local business owner Debbie Bergen, who has run her company for 21 years, was named this month’s Hendrick’s Hero after her husband nominated her for her work with groups like Senior Life Midland, Pink the Basin, and Saving True Pairs—she helped raise over half a million dollars for local mammogram vouchers. CBS7
- ➤ Earlier this week, One Bite at a Time Ministries hosted its Gobble Up Cancer event at Fairmont Park Church of Christ — delivering complete Thanksgiving dinners to cancer patients and their families with meals from Costco, H-E-B, and pies from Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, all prepared and delivered by local volunteers. CBS7
- ➤ The Salvation Army served free Thanksgiving meals on Thursday with the help of 20 volunteers and is serving free lunch today for anyone in need—continuing nearly a decade of community support in Midland. CBS7
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Gobble Up a Good Time Bingo
7:45-10:30 p.m. — Love Affair Bookstore — Free entry — Enjoy a night of bingo, laughter, and prizes with a cozy fall vibe.
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Midland's Merry Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Centennial Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the holiday season with dazzling lights, live entertainment, and festive food vendors.
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Merry & Bright Christmas Celebration
5:30-8 p.m. — Odessa New Home Center | Betenbough Homes — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with festive fun and free photos with Santa.
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Starbright Village Light Display
All Day — McKinney Park — Free entry — Explore the stunning largest light display in West Texas this holiday season.
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Free Yoga for Beginners
12-1 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Free entry — Experience a rejuvenating beginner-friendly yoga class in a warm and inclusive environment.
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Wrap For a Reason — MIDLAND AF
9 AM - 4 PM — Frost Bank — Donations encouraged — Get your holiday gifts wrapped by the Reflection elves while supporting survivors of human trafficking.
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Mariachi Christmas Concert
7-10 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Check for ticket details — Experience the vibrant Mariachi traditions with festive music, dance, and storytelling.
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Pizza Thursdays at Venezia
5-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Menu prices vary — Celebrate the start of the weekend with delicious pizzas, drinks, and outdoor dining options.
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Afternoon Tinsel & Tea
2-4 p.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Tickets required — Enjoy a festive tea time in the beautifully decorated Historic Turner Mansion.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Midland
4:30-9 p.m. — Leesco’s — Discount available — Unleash your festive spirit with a fun-filled night of drinks in your ugliest holiday sweater.
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