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UPDATE: Maverick and Tinley Young have been located according to ECSO
By Megan Menendez at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: According to the Ector County Sheriff's Office, both Maverick Young, 11-months-old, and Tinley Young, 20-years-old, have been located in Arkansas during a traffic. No additional information has been given. We will continue to update once we know more. ---------...
Key takeaway ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert [...
Why this matters in The Midland
The issuance of an Amber Alert for 11-month-old Maverick Young has put the entire Permian Basin area on high alert, with residents from Midland to Odessa keeping a watchful eye out for the missing child. Given the close proximity of Midland and Odessa, it's possible that the woman and child may have traveled to Midland, making local vigilance crucial in the search effort. The fact that the two were last seen in a residential area of Odessa suggests that they may have had a destination in mind, potentially somewhere familiar to the 20-year-old woman. As the search continues, Midland residents should be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately. The Texas Department of Public Safety's swift action in issuing the Amber Alert demonstrates the gravity of the situation and the need for community involvement in bringing Maverick home safely.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: According to the Ector County Sheriff's Office, both Maverick Young, 11-months-old, and Tinley Young, 20-years-old, have been located in Arkansas during a traffic. No additional information has been given. We will continue to update once we know more. ---------...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.
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