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Operation CARE targets speeding and drunk driving this holiday
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Escobedo , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The total number of warnings and citations exceeded 63,015. Further information about this road safety campaign can be found through the Texas Department of Public Safety, which carried out the operation.
Road safety efforts were heightened over a recent holiday. A campaign to promote safe driving habits resulted in a large number of warnings and citations being issued.
The total number of warnings and citations exceeded 63,015. This was part of an initiative to curb dangerous driving practices.
Further information about this road safety campaign can be found through the Texas Department of Public Safety, which carried out the operation.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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