🌱 Odessa-Midland Among Top Cities To Rent + Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Hello all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally!

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 68 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Odessa-Midland:

1. Midland and Odessa continue to stay at the top of the list for year-over-year rental growth. The National Rent Report produced by Apartmentlist.com shows a 37.8 percent increase over the last 12 months in Odessa and Midland combined. The average one-bedroom in Odessa is averaged at $836 a month — this is with a 0.6 percent increase in rent through March. (Subscription: MRT News)
2. A fatal accident in Midland on Apr. 3 resulted in the death of the motorcycle driver and critical injuries to the passenger. The driver was identified as John Soloman Lee, 23, who was declared dead upon arriving at the Midland Memorial Hospital; his passenger, Annalise Lee, is at the hospital in critical condition. The Midland Police Department is investigating the incident during which a Jeep collided with a black Honda motorcycle at an intersection. (KOSA)
3. The Midland Development Corporation and Midland City Council have received four proposals for potential hotels to replace the Western United Life building, which was recently demolished as part of the city's downtown revitalization efforts. The Midland City Council will review these proposals and discuss options at an upcoming meeting. The goal is to find a project that fits the aesthetic of downtown Midland and provides new amenities for both residents and visitors. (Your Basin)

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Today in Odessa-Midland:

• Book Babies Storytime At Midland County Public Library Centennial Library (10:30 AM)
• The Art Thing Art Class At Midland County Public Library Centennial Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Odessa College Jazz Band will perform a free concert at the Globe Theatre on Apr. 18 at 7:00 p.m. The event, titled "Swing into Spring!", is a family-friendly, community-oriented concert featuring classic jazz standards and contemporary hits. (OA Online)
• Looking for an Easter-themed weekend? Odessa's Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt on Saturday, Apr. 8 at Sherwood Park and will include a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny at 10:00 a.m. (Easter Egg Hunt)
• Considering a career in law enforcement? The Midland Police Department is offering two upcoming testing dates on Apr. 22 and May 29. (MPD)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.