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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