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Police search for missing 82-year-old James Foley Wright
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jesse Zaragoza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Jesse Zaragoza, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 2, 2026 Indexed here Aug 2, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway He is described as tall and weighing around 190 pounds.
A search is underway in Odessa for a missing elderly man. He is described as tall and weighing around 190 pounds. People with knowledge of his location are urged to come forward.
The man was last seen in a specific area of Odessa. His height is notable, at over six feet. For more information or to report any knowledge of the man's whereabouts, the public can contact the authorities directly, details of which can be found through local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A search is underway in Odessa for a missing elderly man. He is described as tall and weighing around 190 pounds. People with knowledge of his location are urged to come forward. The man was last…
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