Oil rig count slips under 200 in Permian Basin
Basin oil firms idled three more rigs as oil stays below 30 dollars per barrel. Baker Hughes Friday tally shows 199 rigs drilling in the region, while national rigs drop by 13 to 637. Plains-West Texas Intermediate posts 28.75. national WTI 32.19.
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Lane closures on Grandview Avenue in Odessa
The City of Odessa announces Grandview Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction this weekend as contractors build Beaulees ODESSA north of 52nd Street. The six week project prompts drivers to slow for work crews and follow traffic controls.
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Young Professionals of Odessa Host February Events
YPO Odessa plans two February events for adults 21 to 40 in the Odessa area. On February 1 at the Rose Building a Lunch and Learn with Buckner International will discuss adoption and foster care. free for members and 10 dollars for non members with lunch provided. On February 4 YPO teams up with the Odessa Jackalopes for Young Professionals of Odessa Night with complimentary tickets drinks and appetizers. For details contact Danita Maldonado and visit the YPO Facebook page.
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Storm Blasts Eastern U S with Heavy Snow and Flooding
A major storm moved into the capital region bringing gale winds and heavy snow. Forecasters warn of possible 4 foot snow drifts in Washington and widespread blizzard conditions as the system merges with offshore low pressure. Two feet or more of snow possible in the area by Sunday.
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West Texas Food Bank opens 9 million facility
Officials and business leaders praised the West Texas Food Bank after the ribbon cutting for the new two story building at 411 S Pagewood Ave The 61 000 square foot facility replaces the 21 000 square foot old warehouse enabling an estimated 10 200 000 pounds of food annually The project was funded with private donations and the old site closed December 16 with the facility now fully operational and for sale remaining donors called it a gift to the community.
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UTPB to Offer Aerospace Engineering Concentration
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin will begin aerospace engineering courses next fall as a concentration within mechanical engineering. MDC and Midland City Council approved funding for research and development of the track, with a faculty search underway to lead the program.
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See UTPB Page 6A cites Midland site choice
Watts says new development responds to requests from Midland International Air and Space Port as both cities recruit firms seeking suitable locations. See UTPB Page 6A.
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