Lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.

These thefts are not common in other parts of the state, but because of the large oil and gas industry in West Texas, oil field equipment and cheap places to live are in high demand.

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MIDLAND, Texas — Author's Note: The expected number of people at the Star-Spangled Salute is 15,000, not 1,500. There will not be a drone show. The story has been updated to correct the information.

Midland Police respond to a stabbing, find Humberto Fonseca dead. Maria Lago- Benet held on $750,000 bond after alleged argument leads to fatal incident.

An oil field was set on fire after a drone strike in Iraq's Dohuk province, in the Kurdish region. The incident on Tuesday is the latest in a series of attacks on oil facilities in northern Iraq ...

Before and after satellite images from Texas show the effects of the devastating flooding that occurred along the Guadalupe River on July 4.

Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region An oil field in Iraq 's Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone.

An oil field was set on fire after a drone strike in Iraq's Dohuk province, in the Kurdish region.

With the anticipation of the 2025 college football season, Texas A&M has officially sold out season tickets for the second year under head coach Mike Elko. Kyle Field, one of the biggest stadiums ...