Hard Times In The Texas Oil Patch As Bust Takes Hold
The drumbeat of low crude oil prices has taken hold in the oil and gas industry, from South Texas to Wall Street.
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The drumbeat of low crude oil prices has taken hold in the oil and gas industry, from South Texas to Wall Street.
There's a dark side to those delightfully low gas prices: Housing markets are slumping in communities that were recently flush from the U.S. shale oil fracking boom.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas and nationwide have slipped a penny this week.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas have dropped 7 cents this week to settle at an average $1.90 per gallon.
Americans from across the political spectrum are worried about the cost of prescription drugs for serious diseases, following weeks of news coverage about companies hiking prices for critical medicines.
For years, brokers have been luring savers into drilling partnerships with the promise of fat payouts.
AT&T Inc. has reported a third-quarter profit that topped analyst expectations and raised its outlook for the year.
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush says ending the ban on U.S. oil exports and easing restrictions on natural gas exports will unleash the nation's economy.
Republican Jeb Bush is releasing a plan to fix a "failed" system of federal rules and regulations that he argues are stifling U.S. economic growth and the creation of jobs.
More jobs and cheaper gasoline come with a big, honking downside. U.S. roads are more clogged than ever now that the recession is in the nation's rearview mirror.
The vast majority of business economists expect the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before the end of the year, according to a survey released Monday.
Retail gasoline prices have dropped by a nickel across Texas this week to settle at $2.38 per gallon.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas fell by a nickel this week for an average price at the pump of $2.43 per gallon.
Rick Perry bragged to an Iowa crowd about the strong economy in Texas, but he didn't mention religion until 25 minutes into his address, and only then when asked about it.
Several Texas cities have made a new list highlighting the nation's best places to live if you're under 35 -- and one North Texas city is at the top. Those who compiled this list reportedly took into account employment rates, crime, weather, and cost of living.
Six Republican presidential candidates or potential candidates will speak at an economic summit organized by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
The TWC says Texas has added an estimated 287,000 seasonally adjusted jobs over the past year, including a modest gain in April with 1,200 more positions.
Another major company is in negotiations to set-up shop in North Texas, bringing thousands of potential jobs to the area.
The new and Nebraska Furniture Mart in The Colony hasn't had its grand opening yet, but already the home furnishing store is having a sizable impact on the city and small businesses in the area.
Could be a major hotel be coming to the sports district in Arlington? Right now, that's the word coming from City Hall.
The unemployment rate in Texas fell to 4.4 percent in January, marking the fifth straight month of declines.
Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson expects the price of oil to remain low over the next two years because of ample global supplies and relatively weak economic growth.
The U.S. has so much crude that it is running out of places to put it, and that could drive oil and gasoline prices even lower in the coming months.
The Republican-controlled Congress approved a bill Wednesday to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the measure.
U.S. employers hired at a stellar pace last month, wages rose by the most in six years, and Americans responded by streaming into the job market to find work.
UT Southwestern doctors used focused ultrasound to ease the 72‑year‑old veteran's tremors within seconds.
Loved ones and podcast hosts hope renewed attention will bring new information to investigators.
The crash at Alma Drive and the Sam Rayburn Tollway service road remains under investigation.
The student volunteers say their bouquets help lift spirits for people working through substance use recovery.
Police say the DFR ambulance was responding to a call when the collision occurred.
UT Southwestern doctors used focused ultrasound to ease the 72‑year‑old veteran's tremors within seconds.
Loved ones and podcast hosts hope renewed attention will bring new information to investigators.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
The crash at Alma Drive and the Sam Rayburn Tollway service road remains under investigation.
The student volunteers say their bouquets help lift spirits for people working through substance use recovery.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
Chairman of the Dallas County GOP, Allen West, discusses the recent controversy over voting on Election Day, March 3, and the resulting political fallout. In an interview recorded two days before he announced his resignation, West spoke with Jack Fink about the potential he could step down.
The party's executive committee will select an interim Chairman at their meeting on Monday.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo's four shootout opportunities.
Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
The Minnesota Lynx selected guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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