A deserted mining town in West Texas with old buildings under a wide sky

Billionaire Plans to Preserve a West Texas Ghost Town Amid Regional Changes

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An 81-year-old billionaire has proposed a plan to preserve a small West Texas mining town that has become a ghost town. This effort comes as other developments and forces continue to reshape the surrounding land, highlighting a unique attempt to maintain the town's legacy.

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Originally published by nyt