Permian Basin adds three rigs in week to Friday
Baker Hughes data show Permian Basin oil companies added three drilling rigs to reach 267 active in the region. National counts rose seven to 665 rigs, with oil rigs up four to 529 and gas rigs up three to 135. WTI and WTI-Plus benchmarks closed the week around 50.50 and 53.99 per barrel.
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STEM conference set for Monday in Mesa Building
The Region 18 STEM Conference hosted by University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Region 18 Education Service Center runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday in the Mesa Building multipurpose room. Tickets cost 10 dollars, with sessions by teachers, presenters, and vendors from across Texas. For info contact Martha Alexander.
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Five dead in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
An Army veteran attacked the Fort Lauderdale airport baggage claim with a gun drawn from checked luggage, killing five and wounding eight. Police captured him after he discarded the weapon and lay spread-eagle. The gunman Esteban Santiago, 26, from Anchorage, Alaska, had served in Iraq with the National Guard and was recently discharged for unsatisfactory performance. His brother cited recent psychological treatment.
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TEA previews A-F ratings for Ector County ISD in 2015-16 data
The Texas Education Agency released a preview of how districts would have fared under an A-F accountability system. Ector County ISD received overall failing grades with limited bright spots, while districts were assessed on achievement progress gaps and postsecondary readiness. The fifth domain, community and student engagement, is district driven. The ratings are based on 2015-16 data and would be released in August 2018.
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Odessa YPO seeks nominees for Under 40 honors
The Odessa Young Professionals Organization accepts nominations through February 3 for its Odessa Under 40 awards. The YPO, a five year old Odessa Chamber program for ages 21 to 40, aims to recognize local impact while planning a spring fundraising gala. The group supports Basin BBQ Blowout, Chris Kyle Memorial, CASAs and Harmony Home.
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Odessa Chamber of Commerce
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