Good morning, Midland.

First Alert 7 provided an exclusive look inside Midland’s newest Cinergy, highlighting its attractions and inviting locals to explore the venue’s unique features.

A Midland resident claimed a $5 million prize in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game $5 Million Royale on Thursday, Dec.

18 at Kent Kwik (Garden City Highway). The winner remains anonymous, and this is the second of four top prizes available.

Midland’s non-farm payroll employment reached 127,000 in September, showing strong workforce growth in the city.

The figures underline that Midland’s labor market remains among the fastest growing in West Texas.

A Midland resident claimed a $5 million prize from the Texas Lottery’s $5 Million Royale scratch ticket game after buying a ticket at Kent Kwik (store #325 at 3006 Garden City Highway).

Lottery officials said this win is the second of four top prizes available in the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Al Haney Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — Pi Social — Enjoy evening dining with smooth sax tunes.

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.