Petroplex News

UTSA launches Retail Academy for businesses in a six-county region

By Elle Johnson | Dec 17, 2020

The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development, in partnership with Retail Strategies, have launched the retail academy program in six Texas counties, including Lamesa.

ConocoPhillips withdraws flaring permit extension requests after opposition from environmental groups

By Elle Johnson | Sep 18, 2020

ConocoPhillips has withdrawn its request for extensions for flaring permits after four clean air advocacy groups challenged the company, citing dangerous air pollutants that come from 41 of the company's oil and gas sites.

Ector County Republicans believe Abbott has overused power during COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Jul 11, 2020

As the Ector County Republican Party is accusing Gov. Greg Abbot of overusing his power during the COVID-19 pandemic and voted to censure the governor, State Sen. Charles Perry wants lawmakers to have a voice in how Texas deals with the pandemic and called for a special session.

City Council OK's emergency payment to Odessa Development Corp. for COVID-19 expense

By Elle Johnson | Apr 27, 2020

Odessa Development Corp.'s $48,814 reimbursement was approved as an emergency item during an Odessa City Council meeting on April 14, even though it wasn't part of the agenda.

Ector County Clerk's office closes to the public

By Elle Johnson | Mar 21, 2020

ODESSA – The Ector County Clerk's office is closed until further notice.