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Texas DPS Discovers Cesium-137 Buried in Midland County

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by WTAW · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

A discovery was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Midland County. Cesium-137 was found buried in the area.

Further information about this incident is available from WTAW, a local news source.

Details about the discovery can be found through WTAW, as the information provided is limited to the fact that Cesium-137 was found in Midland County by the Texas DPS.

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Category: Local · Published: July 29, 2026 · Source: WTAW · Reading time: 1 min

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Texas DPS Discovers Cesium-137 Buried in Midland County

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