Best of Midland Texas

04/15/2025

🎭 PUFFS is casting a spell on Midland!

This week’s Best of Midland newsletter is packed with magic, music, and moonshots — literally. Inside:

✨ Midland Community Theatre’s hilarious new play PUFFS opens April 25
🏡 A dome-shaped dream home that’s one-of-a-kind
🚀 A podcast episode exploring Midland’s role in space and defense with the Space Force Association
🐶 Two adoptable pups from Grand Companions
🎶 HADESTOWN, Easter egg hunts, cosmic convos, and more

Catch up on all the good stuff happening around town this week — and subscribe while you're there.

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It’s Holy Week in Midland, and the city is buzzing with everything from Easter festivities to Broadway shows and out-of-this-world conversations. Whether you're hunting eggs, catching HADESTOWN at Wagner Noël, or tuning into our latest podcast on the future of space, there's something for everyon...

03/18/2025

Midland College is at a turning point. With workforce demands growing across the Permian Basin, the college is proposing a $450 million bond to expand career and technical education, modernize facilities, and increase student capacity.

In this episode of Best of Midland, we sit down with Kelsie Rasure, Chair of the Midland Works PAC, to break down what this bond means for students, businesses, and taxpayers.

Midland College is at a crossroads. With workforce demands in the Permian Basin growing, the college is proposing a $450 million bond to expand career and te...

03/18/2025

📢 Midland College is proposing a $450 million bond to expand career training, modernize facilities, and prepare our workforce for the future. What does this mean for students, businesses, and taxpayers? We break it all down in this week’s Best of Midland newsletter.

But that’s not all! 👀

🏡 The most expensive home in Midland just hit the market—at $10M, it’s a West Texas estate like no other.

🎤 New podcast episode: We sit down with Kelsie Rasure, Chair of the Midland Works PAC, to discuss how the bond could impact our local economy.

🎯 Marketing Made Simple Workshop: Get hands-on strategies to take the guesswork out of marketing at this upcoming event.

🎟️ Big events this week: From the Banff Mountain Film Festival to Yappy Hour and the Not So Newlywed Game, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss out—catch the full breakdown here. 👇

Midland is buzzing with big news and exciting events this week! From the upcoming Midland College bond vote that could shape the future of workforce training in the Permian Basin to a deep dive into local real estate with the most expensive home on the market, there's plenty to catch up on.Plus, we....

03/11/2025

It’s Spring Break in Midland, and there’s plenty happening around town!

Midland's Spring Break Highlights: 18th Annual International Rocket Engineering Competition, Local Events, and Community Spirit Unveiled!

02/08/2025

On the latest episode of the Best of Midland podcast, we're diving headfirst into the exciting world of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency with Oliver Camargo of Little Fish.

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In this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, host Ryan Shewchuk sits down with Oliver Camargo, founder of Little Fish, to explore the world of crypt...

01/17/2025

On the latest episode of the Best of Midland Texas podcast, discover how Reannah Glover's Real Time app is revolutionizing client-agent relationships in real estate. Learn about its innovative features and how it's designed to enhance efficiency and client retention.

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In this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, hosts Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery sit down with Reannah Glover, the creator of Real Time, the revolut...

01/09/2025

Discover the transformative journey of Kate Christian and her creation of the Midland Mocktail Hour in the latest episode of Best of Midland Texas podcast.

In this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, hosts Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery explore the world of mocktails and sober socializing with guest Kat...

12/31/2024

12/12/2024

A fun conversation with the co-owners of The Tailgate Midland TX about what it takes to run the hottest music venue in Midland Texas

In this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, hosts Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery sit down with Ariel Hererra and Sean Elphick, co-owners of The Tail...

12/11/2024

Dec 5-29 only at The Tailgate Midland. Family friendly - Tickets available on their website.

11/17/2024

Huge thank you to People for mentioning our Best of Midland Texas podcast! Excited to watch Landman tonight

'Landman' is based on the podcast 'Boomtown.' Here's everything to know about 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan's new show 'Landman' and the true stories that inspired it.

11/01/2024

We're producing a new podcast for parent in the Permian that launched today called Raising Midland. The podcast is hosted by Jessica McCoy of Head Above Water Midand and her first guest is Andra Jones of the Boys and Girls Club of Midland, Texas.

Discover the truth about raising kids in Midland TX with Jessica McCoy and Andra Jones from the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin. In this first episo...

10/24/2024

As you get out to vote, be sure to check out our interview with Bryan Murry.

In this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, host Ryan Shewchuk explores the intricate landscape of the Midland School Board's challenges with Bryan...

10/14/2024

Join Emily Statton Smith in her mission to transform education in Midland TX as she seeks a seat on the MISD School Board. Discover her plans for safety, community involvement, and innovative educational solutions on the latest Best of Midland Texas podcast with Ryan Shewchuk.

In this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, host Ryan Shewchuk dive deep into the future of education in Midland Texas with Emily Statton Smith. Jo...

09/24/2024

Looking for the perfect date night? 🎹🍸 Join us for Cocktails & Jazz, an evening with the incredibly talented piano soloist Mathis Picard! 🎶✨

Enjoy jazz, delicious cocktails, and a cozy, modern vibe that's ideal for an unforgettable night out with your special someone.

Hosted by The West Texas Jazz Society and Second Story Coworking

An evening with piano soloist Mathis Picard in a cozy and modern environment.

09/22/2024