A discovery was made by the Department of Public Safety during a patrol in Midland County. The DPS found a buried radioactive source. Further information about this incident can be found through the Houston Chronicle. Details about the discovery are available from the Houston Chronicle, which reported on the DPS finding the buried radioactive source in Midland County.
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DPS finds buried radioactive source during Midland County patrol
DPS finds buried radioactive source during Midland County patrol Houston Chronicle