Economist Ray Perryman, who lives in Odessa and closely follows the Texas energy sector, sat down with Marfa Public Radio to discuss President Trump’s executive order declaring a national energy emergency and the large amount of oil already being produced in the Permian Basin.

Mar 10, 2014 · By Stacy Fernández, Texas Tribune West Texas has seen a dramatic increase in earthquakes, jumping from 19 in 2009 to 1,600 in 2017 alone, according to a…

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1 day ago · The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its call for a pause on federal assistance, according to the agency's memo shared by Democracy Forward, which led a legal challenge over the effort.. The new memo says the heads of executive departments and agencies should contact their general counsels "if you have questions about implementing the President's Executive Orders."

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10 hours ago · The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as it seeks to curb stubborn inflation. Fed policymakers have hinted that they'll be cautious about additional rate cuts, so long as the job market remains solid and prices continue to climb. The central bank left its benchmark interest rate ...

11 hours ago · Do you want to be a guest writer for the Desert Dispatch? We are accepting pitches! Genre and subject matter are up to you. Our only requirement is that your submission have a sense of place, and particularly this place - Far West Texas, the Big Bend, the Chihuahuan Desert, the Permian Basin - however you define this region.

4 days ago · Standing 2 and a half feet high, with wingspans of 7 feet or more, golden eagles are the apex avian predator of West Texas. The region is home to golden eagles that breed here and are year-round residents, as well as eagles that travel here from more northerly climes in winter.

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Gilberto Hinojosa, 72, served as the party’s chairman for more than a decade. He resigned after telling The Texas Newsroom that immigration and transgender issues contributed to Democrats’ 2024 election losses.