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This article was first published on July 9, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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Local students excel at National Civics Bee competition

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Escobedo, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Midland, Texas, a notable achievement has been made by students. They participated in a state-level event after performing well locally. The students are from the Young Women's Leadership Academy.

Details about their performance are available from local news sources. The event they attended is related to civics and is a national competition. Further information can be found through KMID ABC Big 2, a local news outlet.

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Education coverage influences how families evaluate their districts, how voters approach bond elections, and how teachers and administrators set priorities. The Midland follows local school news because it affects every household with children — and the broader workforce pipeline.

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Category: schools · Published: July 9, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Local students excel at National Civics Bee competition

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