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Of the 779 students at Barbara Jordan Elementary School in Odessa, 600 (77%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Petroplex News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

How many people were old enough to vote in Gaines County during 2021?

Of the 21,167 citizens living in Gaines County in 2021, 63.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 13,508 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winkler County in week ending Mar. 23?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winkler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Howard County in week ending Mar. 23?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Petroplex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

These former Petroplex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Petroplex News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Petroplex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Midland County home sales in week ending March 16

There were 24 reported residential sales in Midland County in the week ending March 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Howard County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

66.7% of Borden County residents old enough to vote in 2021

Of the 550 citizens living in Borden County in 2021, 66.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 367 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ector County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ector County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Glasscock County ISD Schools: 60% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 293 students in Glasscock County ISD's schools, 176 (60%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Petroplex News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Analysis: 307 of 398 students at Forsan High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 398 students at Forsan High School in Forsan, 307 (77%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Petroplex News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

1 gas station in cities throughout Ward County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ward County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Census Bureau: 80% of people in Glasscock County were old enough to vote in 2021

Of the 1,221 citizens living in Glasscock County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 977 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Report: 77% of the 348 students at Odessa Career and Technical Early College High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 348 students at Odessa Career and Technical Early College High School in Odessa, 268 (77%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Petroplex News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

1 gas station in cities throughout Gaines County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Gaines County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Pfluger Votes No on Appropriations Minibus

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) took a firm stance on Friday when he voted against the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. In a statement released after the vote, Rep. Pfluger explained his decision, emphasizing the importance of national security and border control."I voted no today on the spending package," stated Rep. Pfluger. "I appreciate Speaker Johnson’s leadership in finding ways to cut wasteful spending. It was a difficult vote because of many important priorities for national security, including our military. However, the...

Pfluger Bill to Block President Biden's Natural Gas Tax Passes U.S. House

WASHINGTON, DC — Friday, Congressman August Pfluger's legislation to repeal the Natural Gas Tax included in the Inflation Reduction Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives as a part of H.R. 1023, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act.Congressman Pfluger spoke on the House Floor in advance of the vote. He expressed his support for the bill, stating, "I rise in support of H.R. 1023, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act. I am proud that H.R. 1023 includes my legislation, H.R. 1141, to repeal the IRA’s natural gas tax."He criticized the natural gas tax,...

1 gas station in cities throughout Andrews County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Andrews County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Andrews County in week ending Mar. 16