More than ever, the success, and the future, of the Permian Basin depends on the region’s ability to hire the right people and in the necessary quantities. Being attractive enough to potential workers beyond New Mexico and Texas can mean less competition within the region for its limited pool of qualified workers, and thereby can […]
Energy-Minded Educator
Odessa College President Dr. Gregory Williams has achieved a success that extends beyond his institution, helping make the college a partner in the larger worlds of community, industry, and region. By Shanti Terry If community and professional recognition counts for anything, Dr. Gregory Williams is a much-revered figure. Currently in his 12th year as the […]
Permian People
Hirings, promotions, and other personnel matters in the nation’s biggest oil patch—or in companies who do business here. International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced Aug. 1 that Matthew “Matt” DeArman had joined the Firm’s Finance and Restructuring Group in Dallas as a partner. DeArman’s practice focuses on the representation of agents, lenders, and […]
Get IT
Fall is here and that means sports goes into hyperdrive. Be prepared. Sharper Image has the Portable Drive-In Movie Theater, which lets you enjoy sporting events, movies, and video games on the included 70” screen. It combines an LED projector, 12” speaker, and subwoofer in a convenient rolling design. Features HDMI and USB inputs for […]
Do IT
One of the most beloved ballad bands, Air Supply, returns to West Texas Sept. 15, performing at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. It’s been more than 40 years since their hit love songs like “Lost in Love,” “All Out Of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At […]
Bringing Balance to the Basin
More drilling, longer laterals boost Basin business for environmental companies. Meanwhile, reduction in federal regulations has little effect on state-dominated Texas companies. Far from signs of habitation, the grounds (and waters) of the Deep Six landfill strike a contrast with the surrounding landscape. Deep Six is operated by Petro Waste Environmental. By Paul Wiseman With […]
Hiring: How Will the People Be Found?
More than ever, the success, and the future, of the Permian Basin depends on the region’s ability to hire the right people and in the necessary quantities. Being attractive enough to potential workers beyond New Mexico and Texas can mean less competition within the region for its limited pool of qualified workers, and thereby can […]
Law of Gravity
A while back I was down at my favorite watering hole, The Rig # 8, where I gather some of the best material for my column. That particular day a couple of old roughnecks were down at the end of the bar bragging about how smart their drillers were. They were safely snugged down behind […]
New Seasons Remind of a Time Before
About 12 months ago, I wrote a column about the changing seasons. For most of the world around this time of year summer is giving way to fall and many transformations are occurring. Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing colors. September, while it might not bring cooler temperatures to our corner of the world, […]
Eat IT
I first heard about Taco Divino from, well, everyone. From the moment it opened I heard rave reviews, so as soon as I was able, I went in. The venue is quaint, tucked away between a car wash and a car detailing shop off Big Spring St. in Midland, Texas. You might miss it if […]
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