Paige Wagenknecht News
Bush Family Home to host baseball-themed event honoring Bush legacy
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 26, 2025
The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is celebrating America’s pastime with a special event honoring the Bush family’s deep connection to baseball.
Midland Run Crew’s 6 Before 6 brings community together through fitness
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 25, 2025
The Midland Run Crew’s 6 Before 6 is helping local runners build fitness and community by offering a challenging early morning run that starts at 5:45 a.m. every Thursday.
Midland Youth Advisory Council to volunteer at animal control
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 21, 2025
The Midland Youth Advisory Council will volunteer at Midland Animal Control on Saturday, where members will walk dogs and deliver a basket of treats as part of their second service project of the year.
Space Nation Day returns to Midland, showcasing the link between oil, gas, and space exploration
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 21, 2025
The third annual Space Nation Day at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum will highlight the crucial role of West Texas’ oil and gas industry in the future of space exploration.
Fair to Midland’s first-ever DPSOA Crawfish Cook-Off brings flavor and fun to West Texas
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 20, 2025
Fair to Midland is turning up the heat with its inaugural DPSOA Crawfish Cook-Off, promising a day filled with spicy competition, live music, and Southern hospitality.
YWLA to host annual spring charity carnival benefiting save the children
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 19, 2025
The Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) is bringing fun and philanthropy together at its annual Spring Charity Carnival on March 29.
Arts Council of Midland to host fourth annual open show reception
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 14, 2025
The Arts Council of Midland will host The Open Show reception on March 20, showcasing 110 works by approximately 50 visual artists.
Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum hosts interactive storytime event
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 14, 2025
The Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum is bringing books to life with its interactive Saturday Storytime on March 22 at 11 a.m., featuring Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas.
Arts Council of Midland to host conversation with floral designer Elizabeth Resch
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 12, 2025
The Arts Council of Midland (ACM) will host its next installment of Conversations in Fine Art on March 19 from noon to 1 p.m., featuring floral designer and event planner Elizabeth Resch, owner of Velvet Mesquite Designs.
Waystone Brewing to host hands-on floral arranging class with Lillie Bell’s Bouquets
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 7, 2025
Waystone Brewing will offer a unique floral arranging experience on Friday, March 29, at 2 p.m., in collaboration with Lillie Bell’s Bouquets.
West Texas Historic Site Fair to feature regional landmarks on March 29
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 6, 2025
The West Texas Historic Site Fair, offering families a chance to explore the region's rich history, will take place on March 29 at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site.
Earth, Body & Soul relocates to larger space to meet growing demand
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 6, 2025
Earth, Body & Soul, a Midland-based spiritual and wellness center, has relocated to a larger space at 21 Village Circle to accommodate growing demand for its services.
Bush Family Home hosts spring break fun with games and civics-themed election
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 5, 2025
Families in Midland can stay local for Spring Break fun at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site, which will offer a week of interactive activities from March 11-15.
Midland Festival Ballet brings classical and contemporary dance to West Texas
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 28, 2025
The Midland Festival Ballet will present a diverse program of classical and contemporary dance, featuring The Firebird, The Incredible Petes, and Grand Tarantella, during performances on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.
Briar Patch Trade Days brings unique shopping experience to Odessa
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 21, 2025
Briar Patch Trade Days will return to the Ector County Coliseum on March 8-9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which started in 2008, has expanded from one building with 115 booths to two buildings with 230 vendors.
Palette Club hosts artist trading card workshop with Denise Malm
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 20, 2025
The Palette Club is inviting artists of all skill levels to explore a unique and miniature art form at its upcoming Artist Trading Card (ATC) workshop, led by local artist Denise Malm.
The Sword School brings historical European martial arts to Midland
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 20, 2025
The Sword School is offering a unique opportunity for locals to learn the ancient art of sword fighting.
Fair to Midland hosts 2nd annual Permian Basin Company chili cook-off
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 14, 2025
The heat is on at Fair to Midland as the 2nd Annual Permian Basin Company Chili Cook-Off returns on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Heart of West Texas pageant returns for second year
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 14, 2025
The 2nd Annual Heart of West Texas Pageant is set to bring glamour, confidence, and community engagement to Midland College’s Wagner and Brown Auditorium on Feb. 22-23.
Bowling for Fur Babes annual event to benefit homeless pets set for Feb. 22
By Paige Wagenknecht | Feb 12, 2025
Grand Companions is hosting its annual Bowling for Fur Babes fundraiser on Feb. 22 at Diamond Lanes, aiming to raise vital funds for homeless pets in the community. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., invites families and animal lovers to enjoy a day of bowling while supporting a worthy cause.