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Government events this April in Petroplex Region

The following events are scheduled to take place in Petroplex Region this month.

By Petroplex News | Mar 31, 2025

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Residents of Winkler County received $11,397 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 187th in Texas

In 2022, residents of Winkler County received an average of $11,397 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 68th lowest in Texas.

By Petroplex News | Mar 31, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in Petroplex Region

By Petroplex News | Mar 31, 2025

Petroplex Region City Council Meeting starting at 3:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in Petroplex Region: March 30 - April 5

By Petroplex News | Mar 31, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Petroplex Region this week.

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Winkler County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.9% in 2022

By Petroplex News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Winkler County, providing an average of $3,988 per capita to residents.

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Ward County: Medicaid made up 5.4% of total income in 2022

By Petroplex News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Ward County, providing an average of $3,163 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Pfluger discusses energy policy and military updates on "Mornings with Maria

By Petroplex News | Mar 28, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district, discussed various policy topics on "Mornings with Maria," a show hosted by Maria Bartiromo.

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Andrews County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.5% of income in 2022

By Petroplex News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.5% of income in Andrews County, providing an average of $2,430 per capita to residents.

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Bill seeks to address high cancer rates among military aviators

By Petroplex News | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger from Texas has pushed for the Aviators Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act to address rising cancer rates among military aviators and crewmembers.

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In 2022, Ward County ranks 60th among Texas counties with 18.8% transfer dependency

By Petroplex News | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.8% of income in Ward County—ranking it 60th least dependent among Texas counties.

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Local Government Meetings today in Petroplex Region

By Petroplex News | Mar 26, 2025

Petroplex Region Local Government Meetings today.

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Gaines County: Residents received $49.47 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Petroplex News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Gaines County, providing an average of $2,230 per capita to residents.

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Pfluger discusses regional grid reliability with industry leaders

By Petroplex News | Mar 25, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger of Texas recently participated in a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee.

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Pfluger leads subcommittee in addressing terrorism threats with new legislation

By Petroplex News | Mar 25, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district and serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led a significant legislative session.

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In 2022, Howard County ranks 166th among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,165

By Petroplex News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Howard County received an average of $12,165 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 89th lowest in Texas.

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Government events this week in Petroplex Region: March 23-29

By Petroplex News | Mar 24, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Petroplex Region this week.

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Dawson County: Medicaid dependency reached 11.1% in 2022

By Petroplex News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.1% of income in Dawson County, providing an average of $5,364 per capita to residents.

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Ector County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By Petroplex News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Ector County, providing an average of $1,466 per capita to residents.

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Pfluger introduces bills targeting visas and student aid for riot-related convictions

By Petroplex News | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger of Texas has reintroduced two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing the rule of law.

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Pfluger and Crank join Air Force Academy advisory board

By Petroplex News | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger and Congressman Jeff Crank have been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.