City, hospital sales tax collections rise
Growth in the local economy continued to drive an increase in Odessa’s sales tax revenue in February, marking more than a year of month-over-month...
ELAM: The correction begins
Now that was helpful information to readers, as that is exactly what happened. The stock market retreated from its near vertical parabolic rise. The...
PERRYMAN: Savings rate is a delicate balance between paltry, excessive
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to its lowest level in more than a decade, setting off a firestorm of speculation about the implications....
BBB: Warning: Pyramid schemes taking aim at social media
BBB Scam TrackerIt’s a scam that almost seems as old as the ancient structures in which it was named after, but this time, it...
Permian Basin Drilling Report: Jan. 25 – Jan. 31
Permit applications approved by the Texas Railroad Commission for Jan. 25 through Jan. 31 for Districts 7C, 8 and 8A. Numbers in parentheses indicate...
UTPB dives into water, energy issues
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin will sponsor a conference in late February that dives into water and energy issues critical to...
ELAM: The Trade War Begins, Oil Prices Look Toppy
Inconsistent remarks by President Donald Trump and his Treasury secretary about the dollar this week sent the U.S. Currency on a roller coaster ride...
PERRYMAN: The U.S. economy performs well without tariffs
International trade is good for the economy, and barriers to trade are bad for the economy. It’s that simple. The recent decision to levy...
Permian Basin Drilling Report: Jan. 18 – Jan. 24
Permit applications approved by the Texas Railroad Commission for Jan. 18 through Jan. 24 for Districts 7C, 8 and 8A. Numbers in parentheses indicate...
BUILDING PERMITS: Jan. 15, – Jan. 19, 2018
NEW RESIDENTIALSPermian Homes Inc., 36 Berkshire Circle, $249,000; Permian Homes Inc., 1919 Boise Drive, $216,000; Permian Homes Inc., 2005 Boise Drive, $209,000; Betenbough, 9400...