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DPS finds buried radioactive source during Midland County patrol

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Chronicle · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

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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Category: Local · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: Houston Chronicle · Reading time: 1 min

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DPS finds buried radioactive source during Midland County patrol

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