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This article was first published on August 12, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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Large police presence at Alpine Christian School part of training

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katelyn Carlock, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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A training exercise is underway in Alpine, Texas. This activity involves law enforcement personnel. Residents may notice a significant number of officers in the area. The exercise is taking place at a local school. It is not a response to an emergency situation. Further information about the training is available from the Brewster County Sheriff's Office, as reported by KOSA CBS7.

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Category: safety · Published: August 12, 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)
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Source published	Aug 12, 2026
Indexed here	Aug 12, 2026
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