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Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian Highlights Rising Rig Count and Upstream Hiring in Texas

Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian Highlights Rising Rig Count and Upstream Hiring in Texas

Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian Highlights Rising Rig Count and Upstream Hiring in Texas
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Far-Right Candidate Bo French Wins GOP Runoff for Texas Oil Regulator, Defeating Incumbent

Far-Right Candidate Bo French Wins GOP Runoff for Texas Oil Regulator, Defeating Incumbent

Bo French, a far-right candidate, has won the Republican primary runoff for the Texas Railroad Commissioner position, defeating incumbent Jim Wright by a narrow margin. French's campaign was marked by extreme positions, including advocating for the deportation of 100 million people and opposing diversity initiatives. The Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state's oil and gas industry, has traditionally been controlled by Republicans, with the last Democrat leaving office in 1995. French's victory reflects a division within the Texas oil industry, with smaller firms supporting him against Wright's environmental regulations. French will face Democratic state Rep. Jon Rosenthal and Libertarian Arthur DiBianca in the November election.
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Bo French Wins Texas GOP Primary for Railroad Commissioner, Defeating Incumbent Jim Wright

Bo French Wins Texas GOP Primary for Railroad Commissioner, Defeating Incumbent Jim Wright

Bo French has emerged as the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner after defeating incumbent Jim Wright in a closely watched primary runoff. The Texas Railroad Commission, despite its name, regulates the oil and natural gas industry in the state. French's victory is seen as a significant shift within the Texas GOP, as he campaigned on a platform aligned with President Trump's MAGA movement, focusing less on the technical aspects of the commission's responsibilities. French's campaign was supported by influential conservative donors, Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks, who spent over $1 million on TV ads. Despite Wright's backing from prominent Republicans and the oil and gas industry, French won by a narrow margin of 1.2 percentage points.
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EagleNXT Opens New Drone Manufacturing Facility in Texas, Boosting U.S. Aerospace Industry

EagleNXT Opens New Drone Manufacturing Facility in Texas, Boosting U.S. Aerospace Industry

EagleNXT Opens New Drone Manufacturing Facility in Texas, Boosting U.S. Aerospace Industry
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US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande

US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande

The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a settlement designed to end a long-running feud over management of one of North America’s longest rivers
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Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas

Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas

By Sheila Dang and Arunima Kumar HOUSTON, May 27 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil shareholders on Wednesday approved the company's plan to redomicile in Texas, marking a win for the top U.S. oil producer after two leading proxy advisory firms advised investors to strike down the proposal.
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Congo's Offshore Fields See Production Growth Through Redevelopment

Congo's Offshore Fields See Production Growth Through Redevelopment

In the Republic of Congo, mature offshore fields are experiencing increased production due to redevelopment efforts by independent operators. Ammat Global Resources has enhanced production capacity at the Loango and Zatchi fields through infrastructure upgrades and reservoir management initiatives. These efforts have increased production from approximately 4,000 to 7,000 barrels of oil per day. The strategy focuses on optimizing existing infrastructure rather than new exploration, aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce natural decline rates. The Republic of Congo is leveraging these developments to support government revenues and maintain its status as a regional oil producer.
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Plano City Council Approves Rezoning for New AT Headquarters Tower

Plano City Council Approves Rezoning for New AT Headquarters Tower

Plano City Council Approves Rezoning for New AT Headquarters Tower
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ONE Gas to Engage with Investors at Bank of America Power, Utilities and Cleantech Conference

ONE Gas to Engage with Investors at Bank of America Power, Utilities and Cleantech Conference

ONE Gas to Engage with Investors at Bank of America Power, Utilities and Cleantech Conference
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ONE Gas to Engage with Investors at Bank of America Conference

ONE Gas to Engage with Investors at Bank of America Conference

ONE Gas to Engage with Investors at Bank of America Conference
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Heavy Rain Renews Flood Threat Across Texas, South

Heavy Rain Renews Flood Threat Across Texas, South

More than 60 million people across Texas and the South face renewed flash flood risks this week as multiple storm systems bring days of heavy rain. Saturated soils from recent downpours are increasing the danger of flooding, especially in parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Southeast. Areas including Dallas, Austin, Houston, and New Orleans remain under flood threat through Friday. Officials reported flood rescues in Texas and deadly flooding in Mississippi, while North Carolina crews responded to inundated roads and flash flooding emergencies.
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Demi Lovato visits Buc-ee's in Texas during 'It's Not That Deep Tour'

Demi Lovato visits Buc-ee's in Texas during 'It's Not That Deep Tour'

Lovato shared that she stopped at the beloved travel center in a TikTok post, dressed in sunglasses and a hoodie — she looked unrecognizable.