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Texas DPS troopers make hundreds of stops during Operation Sand Blast in Pecos and Reeves counties

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lauren Munt, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers recently conducted Operation Sand Blast in nearby Pecos and Reeves counties. The operation, which took place from June 21-27, focused on improving high

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Category: local · Published: July 6, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Lauren Munt, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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Source published	Jul 6, 2026
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Texas DPS troopers make hundreds of stops during Operation Sand Blast in Pecos and Reeves counties

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