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Mahjong craze hits West Texas
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Grant Hochmuth , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points Mahjong is attracting people from all across the United States. The trend is also being seen in West Texas, where people are joining in on the hype.
A popular Chinese tile game has gained thousands of new players over the past couple of years. Mahjong is attracting people from all across the United States. The game's popularity is creating more social events.
The trend is also being seen in West Texas, where people are joining in on the hype. Further details about the game's growing popularity are available from the source.
More information can be found about the Mahjong craze and its impact on social events in the area.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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