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News

At Odessa Vigil, Permian Basin Community Comes Together To Mourn And Honor Lives Lost In Shooting

Posted on September 2, 2019 · Sunday’s vigil, held on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, began with a standing ovation for law enforcement and medical providers.

In-Depth

Despite Booming Economy, A Skyrocketing Cost-Of-Living Makes The Permian Basin Unaffordable For Many

Posted on February 7, 2019 · “If it’s a bust, they’re out of work. If it’s a boom, they can’t afford to live here.”

Energy & Environment

How Researchers Are Keeping Tabs On Oil And Gas Emissions In West Texas

Posted on January 22, 2019 · Houston-based drillers are finding record amounts of oil in West Texas, but environmentalists say they're finding methane, benzene, and other vapors escaping from oil and gas facilities.