Happy weekend, Midessa! In today’s happening-today edition: Free birthday celebration, aerospace corridor plan, and yoga on the playa + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Family fun and science: The Petroleum Museum will host a free celebration for America’s 250th birthday Saturday, June 27, with activities, food trucks, free admission, and look at ExxonMobil’s Enchanted Horizon hot air balloon -- read the full details.
Regional aerospace vision: Midland Development Corp. seeks a consultant to plan a West Texas Aerospace Corridor with El Paso County, evaluating infrastructure and workforce from Midland to El Paso. Proposals due July 31 -- explore the aerospace plan.
Community sports upgrade: Odessa's YMCA hosted a fundraiser at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links to revamp a basketball court over 50 years old, with renovations expected in August, boosting access for kids and athletes -- see the court upgrades.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Serious onion ring craving: Clear Springs Restaurant is where Midessa goes when you want World Famous Onion Rings, crispy fried catfish, and portions that actually satisfy. The rustic dining room with massive wood beams sets the vibe, and the lineup of seafood and Texas comfort favorites makes it an easy weeknight no-brainer.
Your local reset button: If your routine needs a little green therapy, Green Tree Country Club delivers with family-friendly vibes, golf to scratch the itch, tennis when you’re twitchy, and pool-and-dine options that save you from cooking. A simple plan for a better Midessa week.
Your rig's happy place: Midland East RV Park keeps life simple with full-hookup 30/50 amp sites, free WiFi, on-site laundry, and a pet-friendly vibe. Ideal when you need an easy home base around Midessa, with friendly, hands-on management and a quiet, well-kept park that won't add to your to-do list.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Yoga on the Playa @ Watersong Wild Space (Midland) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Trade the studio’s four walls for cattails and sky with a free, beginner vinyasa class on the Watersong teaching platform. Expect birds for an audience, fresh West Texas air, and zero pretzel poses. Bring your mat and water, ages 13+, maybe wander the trails after.
🏍 Throttle, Trade, Texas Made and more @ Legacy Harley-Davidson (Odessa) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Legacy turns into a biker swap, with bikes, parts, gear, local vendors, food trucks, and deals worth a humble brag. Finally tame that box of mystery bolts, find Dad something he’ll use, and let Michael Lyn Hudson & The Pump Handle Vandals set the mood.
🎨 Red, White & Blue Paint-Out @ The Midland Palette Club Art Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Midland’s Arts & Culture Day is painting the town red, white, and blue, free, all ages, supplies included. Add your mug to a mural, then help Midland hit 250 patriotic canvases for July 4, because nothing says Midland like turning doodles into civic pride.
🇺 Saturday Spectacular: A Party for Patriots @ Basin PBS (Midland) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats letting someone else explain history to your kids, snacks included. This Saturday Spectacular brings Xavier Riddle screenings with George Washington and Abigail Adams, plus hands-on crafts, and family fun. Admission is free, and it is mercifully educational for grown-ups too.
🏕 Daddy & Me: S’more Memories @ The Studio by Kidd's & Canvas (Midland) | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – If your fridge gallery needs an upgrade, this Daddy & Me painting session nails it. You and your favorite sidekick split a campfire scene across two canvases, snack at the s’mores bar, and leave the mess behind, all for $45 per pair.
👔 Show & Shine @ American Legion Earl S. Bailey Post 430 (Odessa) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend means chrome, coffee, and humble bragging at a laid back Show & Shine at the American Legion in Odessa. Classic rides, modern builds, and bikes line up while vendors hawk tools, apparel, and gear, plus trophies and plenty of parking lot wisdom.
🎬 Sunday Movie Nights @ Little Woodrow's Midland | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Trade Sunday scaries for Sunday spookies at Little Woodrows Midland, where the patio becomes a campfire movie night. Expect spooky favorites, fire pits for make your own s'mores, fresh popcorn, and themed cocktails, because ghost stories pair well with bourbon, not bug spray. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Midessa report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 103°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
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