Good Day
Midland
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midland Victim's Coalition is hosting its annual Memorial Angel Tree Ceremony (held near Christmas) where friends and families write lost loved ones' names on angel ornaments to decorate a tree. The event offers the community a quiet way to remember cherished lives. NewsWest9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses are getting ready for tonight’s Midland Merry Lights festival (expected to draw over 10,000 visitors downtown and boost weekday traffic), and Cancun Grill is adding extra staff for the anticipated dinner rush building on last year’s success. CBS7
- ➤ Cinergy Entertainment Group will open its newest location, Cinergy Midland Tall City, on Dec. 18. The venue offers luxury dine-in theaters, boutique bowling lanes, arcade games, escape rooms, and a sports bar (karting opens spring 2026). CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland County will name the new courthouse annex after retired JP Judge David Cobos in honor of his 46 years of service. The change will consolidate scattered Justice of the Peace offices to improve public access. CBS7
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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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Pizza Thursdays at Venezia
5-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Menu prices vary — Enjoy a delightful evening of pizza and drinks in a cozy dining atmosphere with delivery options to nearby venues.
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The Nutcracker
2-4 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience epic battles and sweet lands in a family-friendly ballet tradition.
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Midland Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker
1-3:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience epic battles and enchanting fairies at this beloved holiday ballet tradition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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