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This article was first published on July 3, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Luke Johnson at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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West Texas umpires get once-in-a-lifetime experience at Banana Ball games in Midland

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Luke Johnson, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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Umpires from West Texas are gaining valuable experience in Midland. They are working with the Texas Association of Sports Officials to provide support for a series of games.

The games feature the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Officials from nearby cities are participating in the event.

Further details about the games and the umpires' experience can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.

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Category: parks · Published: July 3, 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	Luke Johnson, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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Source published	Jul 3, 2026
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West Texas umpires get once-in-a-lifetime experience at Banana Ball games in Midland

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