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DPS finds buried radioactive source during Midland County patrol
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Chronicle
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information, readers can refer to the Houston Chronicle's report on the incident.
A discovery was made by the Department of Public Safety during a patrol in Midland County. The DPS found a buried radioactive source. Further information about this incident is available from the Houston Chronicle.
Details of the discovery are sparse, but it is known that the DPS was conducting a patrol in Midland County when the radioactive source was found. For more information, readers can refer to the Houston Chronicle's report on the incident.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A discovery was made by the Department of Public Safety during a patrol in Midland County. The DPS found a buried radioactive source. Further information about this incident is available from the…
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