ELAM: U.S. gains lead in oil production
The International Energy Agency IEA believes the U.S.A. will be able to produce enough oil to provide 60 percent of the world needs over...
PERRYMAN: Keeping the Texas economy on track
The Texas economy has been turning in impressive results, winning major corporate locations, and expansions and adding jobs at a notable pace. This success...
BUILDING PERMITS: Apr. 4 – Apr. 6, 2018
NEW RESIDENTIALSDR Horton, 7017 Spur Ranch Road, $161,680; DR Horton/Eric Weisbrod, 7007 Kate Reed Road, $161,680; Betenbough, 1021 90th St., $222,150; Betenbough, 925 E....
ELAM: Brinksmanship: Trump’s tariff strategy, ‘the new energy realism,’ and grasping oil prices
This column has addressed the tariff issue before it became the mainstream topic it is today. I will grant that the Smoot Hawley tariffs...
Permian Basin Drilling Report: Mar. 1 – Mar. 7
Permit applications approved by the Texas Railroad Commission for March 1 through March 7 for Districts 7C, 8 and 8A. Numbers in parentheses indicate...
PERRYMAN: Any action which interferes with free trade is a bad idea
A recent announcement by President Trump that he would push for across-the-board tariffs on steel and aluminum set off a firestorm including threats of...
BBB: Save without sacrifice by adjusting budgets year-round
BBB Scam TrackerIf you find yourself running out of money before your next paycheck, it may be time to take another look at your...
Hispanic Chamber upheaval prompts concern
The Odessa Development Corporation moved to cut off funding for the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce following the abrupt removal of the organization’s new...
Leadership event set for Thursday
The Sewell Leadership Event is returning this week and will kick off at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, 1310...
BUILDING PERMITS: Feb. 19 – Feb. 23, 2018
NEW RESIDENTIALBetenbough Betenbough, 9502 Desert Ave., $153,950; KVC Johany Herrera, 1803 Muskingum Ave., $60,000; Permian Homes Inc., 5801 Soccoro Drive, $224,000; DR Horton/Eric Weisbrod,...