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Midland County Sheriff sworn in as first Vice President of Sheriffs’ Association of Texas
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tamlyn Price , CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Sheriff David Criner has been sworn in as first vice president of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide organization.
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Key takeaway Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide organization.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The appointment of Midland County Sheriff David Criner as first vice president of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas brings a local voice to the forefront of statewide law enforcement discussions. As the Permian Basin continues to grow and face unique challenges, Criner's leadership role will provide an opportunity for the region's concerns to be represented at the state level. With the Sheriffs' Association of Texas advocating for the interests of sheriffs and their communities, Criner's involvement will likely focus on issues relevant to the Midland-Odessa area, such as public safety and transportation. His new role may also facilitate collaboration and resource sharing between local law enforcement agencies and their counterparts across the state, ultimately benefiting the residents of Ector County and the surrounding areas. As Criner takes on this new position, his priorities and initiatives will be worth watching to see how they impact the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Sheriff David Criner has been sworn in as first vice president of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide organization.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) and curated for The Odessa readers.
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