Midland's Out West prepares for big weekend of entertainment
Out West Midland is scheduled to host the Randy Rodgers Band featuring Ashley Walls on Friday and the XKO Fight Night, which will feature its first female fighters, on Saturday.
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Out West Midland is scheduled to host the Randy Rodgers Band featuring Ashley Walls on Friday and the XKO Fight Night, which will feature its first female fighters, on Saturday.

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