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Kiwanis Park is a hidden gem in north Midland

What to know: Kiwanis Park is a 3.8-acre neighborhood park located at 2900 Haynes Drive in north Midland, tucked into…

Explore science and innovation during America250 STEM Day

What to watch: Midland Celebrates continues its America250 summer celebration on Saturday, June 27, with Education, Innovation & STEM Day….

The Music Man closes Wagner Noël Broadway season Monday

Photo credit: Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center What to watch: Broadway In The Basin wraps up its 2025-26 season Monday,…

Historic Travis letter finds permanent home in Midland

Photo credits: Midland County Sheriff’s Office What happened: Midland County officially unveiled a bronze plaque featuring Lt. Col. William B….

World’s largest rocket competition returns to Midland

Photo credits: Permian Press staff What happened: More than 170 colleges and universities from over 20 countries around the world…

Explore Midland’s arts scene during America250 celebration

What to watch: Midland Celebrates continues its America250 summer celebrations this weekend with Arts & Culture Day on Saturday, June…

Gunman dead after Midland shooting kills one, injures 10

Editor’s note: We will add additional information to the story as it becomes available. What happened: A gunman killed one…

Midland’s Juneteenth returns with week of events

Photo credit: Juneteenth Midland What to watch: Midland residents will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth in Midland during the…

Explore Midland’s history during America250 History Day

What to watch: Midland’s museums, historic homes, veterans organizations, and historical groups are joining forces for a citywide History Day…

Modern Pop-Up Market returns to Bush Tennis this weekend

What happened: A full day of shopping, food trucks, pickleball, tennis, and family activities is coming this weekend as the…

Shoot Out fundraiser returns to benefit local seniors

What to watch: Community members can support local seniors while enjoying a day of competition and prizes at the Senior…

Midland ranks No. 3 nationally for small business success

What happened: The Midland metro ranked No. 3 among small metropolitan areas in a new national study measuring the best…

New nonprofit helps women build community in Midland

What happened: Blueprint for Kindness, a new Midland nonprofit founded by local architect Erin Wallander, held its first major fundraiser…

Bush Family Home brings back summer sci-fi movie series

What to watch: The Bush Family Home is bringing back its popular 1950s Summer Movie Series with a fun sci-fi…

The ancient discovery that put Midland on the map

Photo: Midland County History Museum replica and famous publications What happened: In 1953, amateur archaeologist Keith Glasscock discovered human remains…

Summer Sunday Lawn Concert series returns this weekend

Photo credit: Museum of the Southwest What happened: The Museum of the Southwest is bringing back one of Midland’s favorite…

Voice of Winnie the Pooh coming to Midland fundraiser

Photo credit: Event Brite What happened: Fans of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and some of animation’s most recognizable voices will…

Marco’s Pizza arrives in Midland with crispy pepperoni

What happened: Marco’s Pizza, a fast-growing national chain known for fresh, authentic Italian-style pizza, officially opened its first Midland location…

Women in business invited to network at Tall City Axe House

What happened: A night focused on networking, team building, and professional development for women in business is coming as the…

Casey Donahew bringing Texas country show to Live Oak

Photo credit: Casey Donahew What happened: Texas country music fans will have a chance to see one of the state’s…