Permian Basin Loses 10 Rigs In Latest Count
Baker Hughes reports the Permian Basin idled 10 rigs in the past week amid low oil prices, bringing active rigs to 235 and keeping the region the nation’s most active. Nationally, oil and gas rigs fell by 14 to 795. WTI benchmarks closed at 46.00 and 49.63 per barrel.
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Fields of Faith event at Ratliff Stadium scheduled
The second annual Fields of Faith student to student ministry event organized by Permian Basin FCA is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ratliff Stadium North Grandview Avenue and Yukon Road. Classmates will share testimonies and invite attendees to read the Bible and pursue faith in Jesus Christ. All ages and faith backgrounds welcome. Contact Corbin Young at 688 7757 or cyoung fca.org for details. See www fieldsoffaith com.
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House OKs lifting export ban big step for oil trade
Rep. Mike Conaway led the House in approving H.R. 702 to end a 40 year crude oil export ban. The 261 159 vote drew 26 Democrats, sending the bill to the Senate amid uncertain prospects. Proponents say booming drilling justifies repeal, promising jobs and higher Texas incomes.
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Pride of the Panthers Edyta Blaszczyk Odessa
Odessa American highlights Edyta Blaszczyk as a standout in Panthers athletics, detailing her contributions and impact on the team’s performance and local sports scene.
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Seventh grade STEM students train with New Tech Odessa for robotics
Seventh grade STEM students at UT Permian Basin STEM Academy receive guidance from New Tech Odessa High School seniors as part of a capstone project. Luis Trueba leads the team as captain with Cobi Goble and Pablo Moreno directing metalwork and programming. The group prepares for a January 30 FIRST robotics competition in El Paso, aiming to build a robot that collects objects, places them in bins, and navigates obstacles, facing 12th graders in the event.
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Trial date set for former OPD officer Becerra
The trial of Salvador Becerra, former Odessa Police Department officer, is scheduled to start October 20 in Judge James Rush’s 244th District Court. Prosecutors expect it to conclude within the week. defense attorney Tom Hirsch, despite illness, will represent his client. Becerra faces six counts of improper sexual activity with a person in custody and one count of sexual assault. He was fired March 19, 2014, after initial accusations surfaced.
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