Midland County, TX news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Midland County, TX on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Screwworm spreads to El Paso; livestock at risk. Also: Midland summit connects 850 students with over 70 employers for job networking; Midland County jury sentences man to 50 years in prison for cocaine possession. Weather: Thursday will be mostly cloudy with rain expected, highs near 73°F and winds up to 15 mph.

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World screwworm confirmed in El Paso County case; pest poses risk to livestock in region.CBS7 · Oct 28, 9:46 PM

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Midland County jury sentences man to 50 years in prison for cocaine possession.CBS7 · Oct 28, 1:09 PM

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Midland summit connects 850 students with over 70 employers for job networking.Midland Daily News · Oct 28, 8:02 PM

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