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Ector County Sheriff’s Office closes administrative office due to gas leak
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the closure is available from the Ector County Sheriff's Office or local news sources, such as KOSA CBS7. A gas leak has prompted action in Ector County.
A gas leak has prompted action in Ector County. The sheriff's office is taking steps to protect people. As a result, part of the office is closed. This closure affects the administrative part of the office.
The reason for the closure is safety. Employees and the public are the focus of this concern. People may experience some disruption due to this situation.
Further information about the closure is available from the Ector County Sheriff's Office or local news sources, such as KOSA CBS7. Details about the situation are limited, but the office is working to address the issue.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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