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Midland, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Midland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you recognize the man Midland police are trying to identify?
  • How Midland survivors turned one walk into a message of courage.

Also on today's calendar: Pay-What-You-Can | She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New details released about body found in Midland culvert (firstalert7.com) — Midland police are asking residents for help identifying a man found dead Wednesday in a culvert near South Loop 250 West and I-20. An autopsy describes him as a heavier-set, balding man aged 40–60 with distinctive tattoos and specific clothing, and investigators urge anyone with information to contact the Midland Police Department.
   

• Headline Midland Victims' Coalition holds 11th annual domestic violence awareness walk (firstalert7.com) — Midland residents recently gathered at Wadley Barron Park for the Midland Victims’ Coalition’s 11th annual domestic violence awareness walk, uniting survivors and supporters in purple around the pond. Speakers shared stories of survival and courage, stressing that those facing abuse in Midland are not alone and that leaving unsafe situations, while difficult, is a powerful act of bravery.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing pet!
    !!!FOUND OWNER!! Is anyone looking for this sweetest boy? Who knows how long he actually been out but from our ring camera he was out since 8:30am… (Nextdoor Saddle Club South)
  • HELPING HANDS OCTOBER TRUCK SCHEDULE
    Helping Hands trucks will be at St. Stephen’s on Saturday, October 3 from 9 am until 1 pm and at St. Ann’s on Saturday, October 17 from 9 am until 1… (Nextdoor Skyline Terrace West)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364525-13) in Midland. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Midland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Midland here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Bernstein reiterates Vistra Energy stock rating citing hedging strength By Investing.com (investing.com)
  • August Pfluger touts bipartisan record, outlines priorities in bid for fourth term (star-telegram.com)
  • Odessan arrested in connection with August shooting (star-telegram.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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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.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Midland

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