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Terrell County Animal Shelter is shut down after its AC system failed
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the shelter's closure and the circumstances surrounding it are available from local news sources, including an interview with Sheriff Cleveland.
The Terrell County Animal Shelter has closed due to a failed air conditioning system. This issue is being taken seriously, particularly given the hot West Texas heat. Repairs are currently underway to fix the AC system.
The shelter will remain closed until it is deemed safe for animals again. In the meantime, Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland has taken in a dog that needed shelter, fostering it himself until a permanent adoption can be arranged. Further details about the shelter's closure and the circumstances surrounding it are available from local news sources, including an interview with Sheriff Cleveland.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Terrell County Animal Shelter has closed due to a failed air conditioning system. This issue is being taken seriously, particularly given the hot West Texas heat. Repairs are currently underway…
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