Good Day
Midland
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of job seekers and 16 companies met at Midland County Horseshoe Arena today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Midland Job Fair. Kim DelaPena of JobFairsNow said the event connected local talent with immediate opportunities and supported Prosperity Employment Outreach. CBS7
- ➤ Midland’s final job fair of 2025 connected employers and job seekers onsite, offering immediate openings across key industries as the local economy slowed. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland Parks & Recreation launched a new facility booking system today that lets residents search, register and pay for facility rentals from parks to sports fields. Powered by Rec Technologies (a recreation platform), the system replaces in-person registration to boost participation. CBS7
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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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The Fafa Collective — Midland AF
5-9 p.m. — Silver's Framery & The FaFa Gallery — Free entry — Bring something to work on and enjoy an artful evening with the community.
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Christmas Eve Dining
5-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Dinner reservation required — Celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve with an elegant dining experience and a festive ambiance.
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Eccentric Comedy — MIDLAND AF
8-10 p.m. — Cotton Flat Records — Support local talent — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians and an open mic opportunity.
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The Fafa Collective — MIDLAND AF
5-9 p.m. — Silver's Framery & The FaFa Gallery — Free to play — Bring a project to work on at this community art event.
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Al Haney Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Pi Social — Enjoy evening dining with smooth sax tunes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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