A statewide economic analysis projects Texas will exceed 40 million people and add more than five million jobs by 2045, with the Permian Basin expected to keep benefiting from oil and gas activity while planners must address water, housing, transportation, and workforce needs.
The Baker Hughes U.S. rig count rose to 603 as of Oct.
23, up 53 rigs, and higher energy service stocks are translating into more hiring in the Permian Basin service sector.
Skillpoint Alliance and Howard College graduated the first class from their new electrical pre-apprenticeship program Friday, Oct.
30 in Big Spring (a free, four-week, full-time course that began Oct. 5) to prepare students for careers in the electrical trades.
Baker Hughes reported Friday that the Permian Basin rig count was unchanged this week at 272 active rigs, up from 251 a year ago, while national WTI crude rose to $104.12 a barrel.
Two Permian Basin players (Pecos senior Josh Carbajal, running back/outside linebacker) and (Midland Christian junior Kylar Childers, safety) are playing this high school football season despite being born with one arm, earning varsity reps and making tackles on Friday nights.
Families are invited to a free Halloween Block Party on Saturday, Oct.
31, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the north parking lot of Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, with free food, games, books + candy, and live music by Sonya and Joel.
West Texas Winds will perform Thursday, Nov.
5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center; admission is free, but tickets are required and seating is limited, with free tickets available at the door.
Odessa Fire Rescue launched Community Connect so residents can submit pre-plans with home or business details that responders will see when they arrive.
Accounts are free and voluntary (provide at minimum number of people, children, and pets) and access will be limited to crews on a call.
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