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🌱 How a forged-deed scam allegedly targeted Midland property investors

Morning Midland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a forged-deed scam allegedly targeted Midland property investors
  • Need a free car seat check in Midland today?
  • How Midland High’s ace put the Rebels on the brink.

Also on today's calendar: Thundering Hooves Earth Day Event — MIDLAND AF and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 91 and low of 49 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunlit, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Real estate fraud investigation results in first arrest, with more expected in Midland (newswest9.com) — Midland police have arrested a North Texas suspect in an alleged real estate fraud scheme involving forged deeds and fake investment property sales in Midland, and they expect more arrests. Investigators say victims met suspects at local businesses instead of title companies and are urging anyone who suspects similar fraud to contact the Midland Police Department Financial Crimes Squad.
   

• Free car seat safety checks offered in Odessa and Midland (firstalert7.com) — Families in Midland can get free child car seat inspections today at the Midland Fire Department on Wall Street from 10 a.m. to noon, with some replacement seats available at no cost. Safety technicians will check installation, advise on proper seat type and direction, and help ensure kids ride as safely as possible on local roads.
   

• Midland High's Dutchover one-hits Legacy to open series (mrt.com) — Midland High baseball fans saw ace left-hander Jacoby Dutchover dominate Legacy with a one-hit, nine-strikeout shutout in Thursday’s 5-0 district win at Zachery Field. The Bulldogs now sit in a three-way tie atop District 2-6A, with a crucial doubleheader at Legacy coming up Friday that could shape Midland’s playoff seeding.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Any boy moms out here that want to share their sure fire ways to potty train??
    I’ve been doing every 30 mins go to the potty. How long do I let him sit on the potty before getting up and restarting the timer? (Nextdoor Daybreak Estates)
  • Steampunk rabbit, and steampunk cat….
    2 of my husbands recent watercolor paintings. No, I’m not trying to sell them. Just showing his work! The rabbit is my favorite! (Nextdoor Ridgmar Heights)
  • C&W Services posted a job opening for Day Porter in Midland. Apply here.
  • Venturi Supply, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Driver in Midland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Midland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Odessa

  • How 911 dispatchers in Odessa help save lives before crews arrive (newswest9.com)
  • Woman and infant transported to hospital after three-vehicle crash at Odessa intersection (newswest9.com)
  • Odessa City Council approves hotel tax plan to fund sports complex (firstalert7.com)

Ok Midland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Midland

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Midland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.