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Did you feel it? Earthquake rattles the Basin
Update: The USGS reported another earthquake, with a 3.8 magnitude, which occurred at 2:32 p.m. in Jal New Mexico on Thursday, and spread through the West Texas area. This is the third reported earthquake of the day that spread to the Permian Basin. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Jal […]
3.8 magnitude earthquake spotted in Jal, New Mexico
JAL, N.M. — A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was spotted near Jal, New Mexico on Thursday afternoon, according to USGS. The earthquake happened almost 12 miles southwest of Jal. The earthquake was almost five miles in depth, according to the USGS earthquake map.
North State Highway 18 will be closed for road construction
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas — According to Winkler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, there will be a highway closure starting this Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20 between the hours of 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. The North State Highway 18 will be closed to Northbound and Southbound...
Man dies in rollover crash Thursday morning in Winkler County
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas — A fatal rollover crash happened Thursday morning on SH 302 at Mile Marker 232 in Winkler County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to a DPS preliminary report, 42-year-old Gaylon Love, driving a Ram Pickup, was going eastbound in the left lane of SH 302, while 37-year-old Emmanuel Diaz-Ortega, driving a Freightliner truck with trailer, was going westbound on SH 302.
Here's the latest you need to know on the Permian Basin oil and gas industry
Editor's note: This will be updated weekly with the latest business deals, data and regulations affecting the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin. Oil and gas continue to boom in the Permian Basin, and lately companies seem focused on increasing the ability to process or move fossil fuels, specifically natural gas, out of the region for exportation to the rest of the world.
Kermit ISD’s Interim Superintendent takes over the helm
KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – According to the school district’s Facebook post on Monday, April 15th, ‘Kermit Independent School District is pleased to announce the selection of our Interim Superintendent, Dr. Rodney Schneider.’ In March, the former Superintendent, Dr. Joe Lopez was announced as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Greenville ISD. Per the district, ‘Dr. […]
Kermit ISD names Interim Superintendent
KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) - Kermit ISD has announced the appointment of an Interim Superintendent. The district announced that Dr. Rodney Schneider has been selected to fill that interim position. Back in March, KISD’s previous Superintendent Dr. Joe Lopez announced that he was chosen as the lone finalist for the same...
Softball Game Recap: Wink Wildcats vs. Ozona Lions
Wink was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of the Ozona Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wink of the 14-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
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