🌱 Why Midland EMS crews are busier even as fires decline

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Midland EMS crews are busier even as fires decline
• Why a 263-home park in east Midland is on hold
• Recognize these Lowe’s theft suspects? Crime Stoppers wants your tip

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Midland EMS calls up 12%, fire responses down 14% in April (yourbasin.com) — Emergency medical calls handled by Midland Fire Department jumped 12% in April, with nearly 80% of all calls coming from inside the city and total responses topping 2,000 for the month. Fire incidents dipped compared to last April but remain slightly higher for the year, while other hazard-related calls like gas leaks and carbon monoxide are down from 2025 levels.
   

2. A 263-space manufactured home park is still on the table in Midland (mrt.com) — A 263-space manufactured home park proposed for east Midland is still moving through the city approval process after zoning changes were granted in March. City staff have suggested updated density and SUD standards, but the Planning and Zoning Commission delayed a decision until the developer clarifies landscaping and park plans for the 35-acre site near North Fairgrounds Road.
   

3. Midland Crime Stoppers seeking identities of theft suspects at Lowe's hardware store (newswest9.com) — Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for your help identifying two people accused of stealing a carpet cleaner from the Lowe’s on N Loop 250 W in Midland. The pair reportedly left with a $179.99 Bissell unit and drove off in a Jeep Gladiator with Florida plates; tips can be submitted by phone, website, or the P3 TIPS app.
   

4. Petroleum Hall of Fame accepting nominations through July 31 (firstalert7.com) — Nominations are now open in Midland for the Petroleum Hall of Fame, honoring people who significantly advanced the Permian Basin’s oil industry. Residents have until July 31 to submit detailed nomination packets, and those selected will be inducted at a ceremony scheduled for April 22, 2027.
   

5. Court Documents: Midland man faces felony charges in oilfield trailer theft scheme valued at around $459K (newschannel10.com) — State investigators say they’ve uncovered a large oilfield trailer theft and VIN-swapping scheme that touched multiple West Texas counties, including Midland County, with recovered equipment valued around $459,000. Court documents allege a Midland-based business handled dozens of questionable trailer registrations, and one local property was used to store rented equipment while the case continues through the courts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just want to post and say Thank you to the wonderful ladies who helped me out yesterday with dog food for my fur babies.
  I do see there still are amazing people in the world who will go out of their way to help. So again, ladies you know who are, Thank you again. (Nextdoor Wilshire Heights)
• Yay owner found!
  Is this your little girl? We have her locked in our yard for safety. (Nextdoor Heritage Oaks)

• Flagship Facility Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor (Midland International Airport) in Midland. Apply here.
• Energi Personnel posted a job opening for Receiving & Gate Coordinator Assistant in Midland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Midland here.

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-- 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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