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This article was first published on July 1, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Katelyn Carlock at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Heavy rain traps driver in Presidio County creek

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katelyn Carlock, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Photo: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · view original

A driver became stranded in Terneros Creek in Presidio County after attempting to cross the water. The incident occurred on FM 170 east of Presidio, where the creek was moving quickly due to heavy rain in the area.

The Presidio County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene around midnight. A 49-year-old man from Grand Prairie was involved in the incident.

Further details about the stranded driver and the incident are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.

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Category: local · Published: July 1, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Katelyn Carlock, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 1, 2026
AI assistance	Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text
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Heavy rain traps driver in Presidio County creek

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