Midland Odessa see record July permits in booming industry
Growth from July permits hit 13.5 million as Odessa Midland see large commercial projects. The seven month total tops 242 million with Best Buy Marshall's Alta Kirkland outlets planned nearby. Housing permits up 50 percent in July, auto sales up 27 percent. unemployment at 6 percent. Oil prices stay firm, driving regional growth and a strong Permian Basin index.
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Texas cities shatter 100 degree day records in 2024 heat wave
Odessa and Dallas Fort Worth saw new records for triple digit days as Wichita Falls set a one year record, breaking 79 days in 1980. Forecasters expect a cool front and lingering above normal temperatures into fall with drought likely to persist into next year. Local reports note Odessa fared comparatively well amid extreme Texas heat.
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Monahans Poised for Jobs as Petrohawk and Farms Seek Growth
Monahans eyes job growth from Petrohawk Energy and Village Farms as plans for 70 to 200 and 100 to 500 new positions emerge. The development corporation owns 17 lots north of town for Petrohawk while rail-loading facility talks remain in initial discussions among landowners oil firms and rail firms. City Manager David Mills notes housing shortages persist and the group aims to place residents in homes.
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Monahans Officials Cite Oilfield Boom Amid Housing Shortage
City leaders say housing scarcity weighs on residents as oilfield activity and rail spur projects drive local employment. Mayor Cutbirth and others stress continued efforts to expand housing and infrastructure to support a busy Monahans economy.
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