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Midland County moves ahead on “Five Points” intersection improvements
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 8, 2026
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Key takeaway This will allow the county to offer VTR-68-A inspections, which verify a vehicle's identity in cases of title, registration, or VIN problems.
Midland County commissioners addressed various issues during a recent meeting, including public safety and traffic. One decision made was to create a new position at the Midland County Tax Office, an Auto Theft/VIN Inspector. This will allow the county to offer VTR-68-A inspections, which verify a vehicle's identity in cases of title, registration, or VIN problems.
Further details on this development are available from the source. The new service is intended to help combat issues like theft and VIN tampering in the Permian Basin. The commissioners also discussed road improvements, including applying for a federal grant related to the "Five Points" intersection.
More information on these topics can be found through local news sources.
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Category: government Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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