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Why do we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?

What to watch: Ever wonder why we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, or how the shamrock became its symbol?…

Zoo Midland construction moves into next visible phase

What to watch: Construction is quickly moving ahead at Zoo Midland, where crews have spent the past several months building…

Exploring Hogan Park: Midland’s largest city park

What to know: Hogan Park is Midland’s largest municipal park, spanning roughly 620 acres. Located off Wadley Avenue, the park…

Monster Truck Wars brings weekend of action to Midland

What to watch: America’s Wildest Monster Truck Show returns to Midland bigger than ever, featuring giant trucks in high-flying competitions…

Moana, Elsa, Simba skate into town with Disney on Ice

What to watch: Disney on Ice Let’s Dance! arrives at Ector County Coliseum in Odessa from Mar. 12-Mar. 15. Multiple…

Where Midland kids can stay busy this spring break

What to watch: Midland families have a fantastic lineup of Spring Break activities to choose from this year. From STEAM…

Shop this weekend’s designer, upscale consignment pop-up

What to watch: The Closet Purge launches its Spring and Summer consignment sale Thursday, March 5, through Monday, March 9,…

Coffee and beginner pottery workshop returns to Kafeology

What to watch: Lesley Klay Studio brings another popular Coffee & Clay workshop to Kafeology on Saturday, March 7. The…

Free seminar helps Midland parents navigate online risks

What to watch: Midland Freshman High School PTA is hosting a free community event, “Online Safety for Parents – How…

Discover a peaceful winter escape at Sibley Nature Center

This article was provided by Sibley Nature Center in partnership with The Permian Press. What to watch: The Sibley Nature…

Learn how to grow tomatoes in the West Texas heat

What to watch: If you’ve ever wondered how to grow tomatoes in West Texas without frying them by July, the…

Carnival featuring 40 rides returns this weekend

Photo credit: Wright’s Amusements What to watch: Wright’s Amusements brings a traveling carnival packed with rides, games, and treats to…

Catch the classic Around the World in 80 Days at Bush Home

Photo Credit: Bush Family Home What to watch: The George W. Bush Childhood Home, now the Bush Family Home State…

March brings big names to Wagner Noël, Chicago to Styx

What to watch: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center launches into March with a dynamic array of shows, blending acoustic rock,…

Madeline Pantoja murder case ends with 35-year sentence

What happened: Mario Juan Chacon Jr. pleaded guilty Feb. 20 in the 142nd District Court to the 2023 murder of…

All-you-can-eat Shrimpfest returns to Ellen Noël

What happened: The Ellen Noël Art Museum hosts its 40th annual Shrimpfest on February 23 at the Ector County Coliseum…

From mission field to Midland: Behind The Athletic Company

Editor’s note: In this new series, Micah Dunn explores Midland’s vibrant, growing health and wellness community and the Midlanders engaged…

The Golden Whisk relocates, adds family meal options

What happened: The Golden Whisk has reopened at 3211 W. Wadley Ave., Ste. 5, after relocating earlier this year. The locally…

Midland students invited to join Vision Zero art contest

What happened: Midland County, City of Midland, and local partners are inviting students across the community to help promote roadway…

Dogs, ribbons, and family fun at annual Midland dog show

Photo credit: Permian Press staff What happened: Midland’s West Texas Kennel Club Dog Show dazzled Feb. 12–14 at the Midland…