Permian Basin Gains Two Rigs in Latest Baker Hughes Count
The Permian Basin added two drilling rigs in the week to Friday, boosting regional active rigs to 364 with most targeting oil. National oil and gas rig count rose by eight to 916, oil rigs up by one and natural gas rigs down by three, miscellaneous steady at one. Regional oil rigs 733, natural gas 182, miscellaneous one. WTI at Plains-West Texas Intermediate 44.25 per barrel, national WTI 47.66.
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TxDOT hosts public input on Texas Freight Mobility Plan
TxDOT opens regional workshops statewide to gather feedback from public and private freight stakeholders. The Midland event at Permian Basin Petroleum Museum runs 8:30 to 11 a.m. with attendees from air cargo, rail, ports, trucking, energy, agriculture and more.
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Life & Times explores kitten season and adoption
It highlights kitten season and urges readers to consider adopting a forever home. Animal welfare groups emphasize fostering and adoption, detailing how to connect with local shelters for potential adopters.
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Climate decision draws rebuke from special counsel on Russia probe
Special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation takes over a criminal probe involving former Trump campaign chairman as critics say the move signals intensified scrutiny. The shift raises questions about scope and potential charges in the enduring inquiry.
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Trump withdraws from climate pact spurs mixed global reaction
President Trump’s move to leave the Paris agreement drew praise from supporters who call it a jobs saving sovereignty measure while critics cite a shift of burden to green tech growth. Pence and Conway defended the decision on Fox News citing fairness to American workers and sovereignty.
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Lawmakers fail to close loophole in public information act
Taxpayers in Ector County and across Texas face ongoing transparency gaps as a session fails to pass bills aimed at tightening third party contract disclosures. Key figures say the Boeing v. Paxton ruling created a loophole allowing vendors to shield documents via exemptions, hindering public evaluation of government contracts. Local officials voice mixed views on the act’s impact, urging full disclosure of signed agreements.
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