Basin Permian rig count slips by one in weekly Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes data show the Permian Basin rig count fell by one to 443 for the week ending Thursday. Nationally oil and gas rigs dropped by two to 993, with 797 hunting oil and 194 targeting natural gas. The Plains-West Texas Intermediate posting closed at 61.50 a barrel, while WTI finished at 64.94.
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Ernie Johnson to Speak at Centers for Children Event
Lead anchor Ernie Johnson of TNT Sports and CBS will headline the Centers for Children and Families charity event on August 16 at Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion. Johnson, known for NBA Fan Night and March Madness coverage, is a author who has overcome lymphoma and has six children.
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Weather Brightens as Sun Appears Over City
Partly sunny skies spread across the region with lighter winds this afternoon. Temperatures rise into the upper 60s, turning toward a mild evening. Local forecasts call for patchy clouds tonight and a slight chance of isolated showers tomorrow morning.
Ector County ISD board to discuss TRE bond and rezoning
The Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a 6 p.m. special workshop to consider a new tax rate for maintenance and operations, a potential TRE of 8 cents to raise about 11 million, bond rerun options, and rezoning of elementary and middle schools. Previous 2017 bond and tax election results are noted, with most voters opposing the measures. The district faces hail-damage costs of 6.7 million and 11 campuses with controlled access entrances needing review. Public information officer Mike Adkins notes possible changes to the 8 cent TRE and that TranCend4 is hired to assist.
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Odessa hosts Easter Spring Fling with egg hunt and activities
Odessa Parks and Recreation drew hundreds to UTPB Park for Easter weekend events including an egg hunt with more than 41 000 eggs collected, arts and crafts, face painting, and a Bunny Hop Fun Run. Parents Cori Branscum and community members praised the turnout and accessibility for families new to Odessa.
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