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🌱 Why are some longtime Midwest City families quietly packing up and leaving?
Midwest City, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Midwest City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are some longtime Midwest City families quietly packing up and leaving?
- Why police are probing injuries at a Midwest City nursing home
- Midwest City star-turned-championship coach Steven Alexander makes his next move
Also on today's calendar: Friday 1pm Midwest City and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Oklahoma Towns Losing Residents as High Property Taxes and Housing Costs Push People Out (myfamilytravels.com) — Midwest City is seeing some residents leave as rising home prices, rents, and property taxes strain budgets, even with the stability of Tinker Air Force Base and Rose State College. The story compares Midwest City to nine other Oklahoma communities where affordability concerns are driving outmigration, underscoring how metro-wide land value increases are reshaping once-reliable affordable suburbs. 
• Assault investigation underway after family alleges abuse at Midwest City nursing home (news9.com) — A local family’s complaint has prompted an assault and battery investigation into injuries their mother suffered while living at a Midwest City nursing home, with police confirming the case is active. The woman, who has late-stage dementia, is now hospitalized and recovering, while relatives seek to move her and raise funds for future care and legal costs.
• Douglass boys basketball coach Steven Alexander steps down after five seasons (oklahoman.com) — Midwest City basketball fans will recognize Steven Alexander, who starred for the Bombers before winning two state titles as Douglass boys coach and now stepping down after five seasons. The longtime Oklahoma standout compiled a 108-28 record, earned major coaching honors, and has deep family basketball ties across the state.
📸 Around Midwest City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Rush Tribute Project - Rush Tribute →
Rose State College Performing Arts Center, 6000 S Prosper Blvd, Midwest City
7:30 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Friday 1pm Midwest City →
Star Skate, 300 Bizzel Ave, Midwest City
1:00 pm -
Saturday 7pm Midwest City →
Star Skate, 300 Bizzel Ave, Midwest City
7:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Midwest City-Del City School District 7217 SE 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73110, USA
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble →
Del City Library - Metropolitan Library System, 4330 SE 15th St, Del City
10:00 am -
Del City Kiwanis Club Meeting →
Del City Community Center, 4505 SE 15th St, Del City
11:30 am -
The Reading Rodeo with Cookie the Chuckwagon Cook →
Choctaw Library - Metropolitan Library System, 2525 Muzzy St, Choctaw
3:00 pm -
Open Mic Night →
Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 Kings Of Leon Ln, Oklahoma City
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Girls Soccer Workout →
Del City Hs Oklahoma City, OK 73115
8:00 am -
Coffee Connection with Sen. Mann & Rep. Fugate
Del City Chamber of Commerce 5501 Main St, Del City, OK 73115
8:00 am -
Del City Crafters hosted by Diane →
Del City Community Center, 4505 SE 15th St, Del City
9:30 am -
S.A.L.T – Seniors and Law Enforcement Together →
Del City Community Center, 4505 SE 15th St, Del City
10:00 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
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Ok Midwest City! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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