Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cinergy Entertainment transformed the former Regal Tall City into a 100,000 sqft hub that held a grand opening on Dec. 18 with the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Opened Dec. 19, the venue offers theaters, 11 bowling lanes, arcade games, escape rooms, a sports bar, and a karting speedway coming in 2026. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas DPS started Operation CARE— a highway safety initiative running through Jan. 1 to cut crashes during busy holiday travel. In the Permian Basin, troopers will monitor speeding, intoxication and seatbelt use to protect drivers in and around Midland. CBS7
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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
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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