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This article was first published on July 27, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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Permian Basin HERO program enters second year of service

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Escobedo, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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In the Permian Basin, a program is now in its second year. It helps people on the road. Details about its first year are available. The program gave assistance to many drivers. This happened on major roads in the area. For more information, readers can look to local news sources, such as KMID ABC Big 2, for further details about the program and its services in the Midland area.

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Category: safety · Published: July 27, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Jul 27, 2026
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Permian Basin HERO program enters second year of service

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