Good Day
Midland
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Breaking Bread Kitchen serves daily meals, showers and essential resources to vulnerable residents in Midland. The nonprofit sees rising demand this holiday season due to increased costs and now seeks donations—especially canned meats—to help ensure no one goes hungry. NewsWest9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ First Alert 7 offers an exclusive preview of Cinergy Midland Tall City today from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Wake Up West Texas, showcasing a 100,000 sqft entertainment complex with luxury theaters, a sports bar—featuring arcade games, escape rooms and private event spaces. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Midland Fire Department will conduct realistic training exercises at a donated home on the 1700 block of Northrup Street near Midland Christian School, using artificial smoke to simulate an emergency. The department apologized for any temporary traffic disruptions + advised residents of Saturday’s schedule. CBS7
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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
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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