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Texas DPS Finds Radioactive Cesium-137 Buried Near Midland County Road
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this incident can be found through the Dallas Express.
A discovery was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Midland County. Radioactive material was found buried near a road. The substance identified is Cesium-137.
Further information about this incident can be found through the Dallas Express. Details are available for those seeking more information about the discovery in Midland County. The Texas DPS was involved in the finding of the radioactive material, but specifics about the incident are limited in this report.
For a more detailed account, readers can refer to the Dallas Express.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Dallas Express Reading time: 1 min
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