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Midland County unveils plans for new Juvenile Justice Center
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway A new Juvenile Justice Center is in the design phase, with construction set to start in November 2026.
Midland County is moving forward with plans for a new facility. A new Juvenile Justice Center is in the design phase, with construction set to start in November 2026. The project aims to boost the county's capacity for housing juveniles.
Specifically, it seeks to increase this capacity by about two-thirds. Further details on the new Juvenile Justice Center can be found through local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2 and YourBasin.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Midland County is moving forward with plans for a new facility. A new Juvenile Justice Center is in the design phase, with construction set to start in November 2026. The project aims to boost the…
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