Good Day
Midland
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Merry Lights Parade begins at 6:30 from Windlands Park and heads to Midland High School with bright floats, music, and growing registration (98 entries this year). Hot Chocolate Night runs tonight in Centennial Park from 6 to 8 p.m. as officials emphasize safety. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland County Clerk Alison Haley is digitizing 30,000 historical records to preserve them and make them searchable online. The ongoing project — supported by a Dallas preservation firm — uses chemical stabilization and climate-controlled storage to keep the documents accessible for future generations. CBS7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jimenez, a Midland woman, channels her grief into strength by training in taekwondo — she may be the oldest in her class but aims to follow her son’s footsteps. NewsWest9
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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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New Year's Eve Dining at Venezia
5-11:59 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Special pre-set menu available — Celebrate the new year with exceptional dining and festive cocktails.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
~ Jim Rohn
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