Diamondback continues Midland tree-planting tradition
Diamondback Energy employees and volunteers are scheduled to plant 100 native trees along North Fairgrounds Road in Midland on Friday, November 6th.
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Diamondback Energy employees and volunteers are scheduled to plant 100 native trees along North Fairgrounds Road in Midland on Friday, November 6th.

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