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Midland's Ashton Crocker Heads to Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Trey Francis , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 19, 2026
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Key points Ashton Crocker, from Midland, will be participating in the event, which takes place from June 20-26 in Minneapolis. The games are a significant event, with nearly 3,000 athletes from all 50 states attending.
A local resident is heading to the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Ashton Crocker, from Midland , will be participating in the event, which takes place from June 20-26 in Minneapolis.
The games are a significant event, with nearly 3,000 athletes from all 50 states attending. Crocker's departure from Midland was notable, as he was escorted by police while riding in a Lamborghini to the Midland Air and Space Port.
Further details about Crocker's participation in the Special Olympics USA Games can be found through local news sources, including KMID/KPEJ.
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Category: safety Published: June 19, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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