Basin oil rigs fall as Baker Hughes counts six fewer
Basin producers shed six rigs in the past week according to Baker Hughes, leaving 158 active in the region, less than half the year ago level. Nationally nine rigs were dropped to 480 active with oil rigs down six to 480 and gas rigs down three to 94. Oil prices hovered under 40 dollars as Plains-West Texas Intermediate closed near 35 and the national WTI near 38.50.
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Daylight saving time begins with 2 a.m. Sunday
Odessa officials urge residents to move clocks forward one hour before bed and to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. A city news release advises testing safety devices, replacing batteries, and cleaning dust from alarm slots to ensure proper operation.
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Ex-deputy Meador fatally shot in Odessa alley confrontation
Jason Wade Meador, 50, a former Ector County Sheriff's deputy, died from injuries after a Thursday confrontation in the 1200 block of Douglas Drive. He allegedly set himself on fire with a flammable liquid and pointed a gun at local and federal authorities. The Texas Rangers lead the officer involved shooting probe. Odessa PD and a U.S. Marshal's Service officer were involved. DPS and Texas Ranger spokespeople withheld some details pending interviews. The incident prompted a Friday briefing with DPS officials to outline procedure.
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Nancy Reagan eulogized at presidential library service
About 1,000 mourners attended the final tribute to Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Ron Reagan said her influence helped shape the 1980s Republican revival. An Odessa Presidential Archives Leadership Library exhibit honors her legacy. doors open weekdays 9 to 5 and Saturdays 10 to 5, closed Sundays.
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