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Oxy donates land to Midland County for road improvements
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katelyn Carlock , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This donation will allow the county to move forward with paving several road stretches, including part of South County Road 1325.
Midland County has received a land donation from Oxy, bringing it closer to improving roads in the southwest corridor. 55 acres of land, which will be used for future transportation purposes. This donation will allow the county to move forward with paving several road stretches, including part of South County Road 1325.
As a result, homes and businesses in the area can expect better access. Further details on the project and its timeline are available from the source. The land donation is seen as a significant step forward, as securing the right-of-way is often a major hurdle in road projects.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Midland County has received a land donation from Oxy, bringing it closer to improving roads in the southwest corridor. The company donated approximately 55.55 acres of land, which will be used for…
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