West Texas.
region in Texas, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Storm remnants are moving through the region, bringing heavy rain and flood threat to West Texas, the Rio Grande, and San Antonio.Some support1 report
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Midland, located in West Texas, has Lori Blong serving as its mayor.Well supported16 reports
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The city of Midland is situated in the larger geographical region of West Texas.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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Moisture from Hurricane Polo affects both New Mexico and West Texas.Some support2 reports
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Lubbock is situated within the broader West Texas region.Well supported11 reports
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Village Farms International operates facilities across multiple regions, including the Netherlands, Quebec, West Texas, and Delta in British Columbia.Some support1 report
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Amazon has begun work on a data center campus in West Texas, and the Governor has paused grid connections for the project.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Research conducted by Texas Tech University addresses agricultural needs in West Texas.Some support1 report2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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The Texas Forest Service has issued a warning regarding high fire potential across the state, with operations noted in Longview and the broader West Texas region.Some support1 report
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A graduate of Texas Tech University, Tom Sell, is advocating for West Texas producers in the Lubbock area.Some support1 report
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Rankin, located in West Texas near Midland, is situated in the Permian Basin and is noted for local murals featuring Matthew McConaughey.Some support1 report
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ExxonMobil is expanding its pipeline in the Midland basin, while Chevron builds a power plant in West Texas, powering a facility next to a Microsoft data center.Some support1 report
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The state grid operator in Texas is facing political pushback as oil and gas industry expansion in West Texas strains the power grid, risking rolling blackouts due to congestion.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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New power line proposals are being pushed to address West Texas' lack of grid interconnection into the ERCOT system.Some support1 report
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Zurich reports on data center risks as severe weather impacts construction across various US states, including Northern Virginia and West Texas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Current crop conditions are being compared between Georgia and West Texas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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John Ferguson, mayor of Presidio, is located in the Big Bend region of West Texas.Some support1 report
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Roland Gutierrez advocates for the interests of the West Texas region.Some support1 report
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Target Hospitality Corp. secured a contract for a data center project in West Texas.Some support1 report
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Patterson Ranch operates in Cochran County, West Texas.Some support2 reports
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Diamondback Energy's operations are segmented into an Upstream segment managing Permian Basin activities in West Texas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A heatwave and cold front are currently moving through the region encompassing New Mexico and West Texas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An atmospheric disturbance is moving out of New Mexico.Some support2 reports
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Project Permian is located in West Texas.Some support1 report
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Williams, who is connected to Lubbock Christian University, has transitioned from student to professor.Some support1 report
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Oil field expansion is the primary location for oil production in West Texas.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Tanya Tucker, who lives on a ranch in Burnet County, is facing developments as the state plans to move electricity into West Texas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ClearSign Technologies Corporation is securing new orders within the Permian Basin market in West Texas.Some support7 reports
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Olenox announced from Conroe, TX that both British Columbia and West Texas hold potential energy resources.Some support2 reports
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Western Texas College's strategic plan emphasizes regional workforce development.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A luncheon was held on August 18th focusing on regional technology development in West Texas.Some support1 report
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T-Mobile is expanding its network coverage into overlooked rural areas of West Texas.Some support1 report
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Trump's agenda is powering energy comeback in West Texas.Some support1 report
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Occidental Petroleum is exploring operational advantages in West Texas, including near-term gas generation and future carbon capture projects.Some support2 reports
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Bud Brigham and Turner participated in a call regarding a facility located in Socorro, West Texas.Some support1 report
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Pemex, Mexico's state oil company, is being compared to the resources found in the Delaware basin, which is located in New Mexico. This comparison involves Burgos infrastructure and Claudia Sheinbaum's goals for increasing power capacity in Mexico.Some support1 report
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A border wall is planned through the Big Bend region, requiring flood safety reviews under the Rivers and Harbors Act, overseen by the PMDD executive director.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Boxcar Willie performed at the Northern Maine Fair, reflecting on his childhood experiences with cotton and wheat harvests in West Texas.Some support1 report
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Competitive pricing pressure in proppant markets is being cited, with ongoing operational momentum noted in West Texas.Some support1 report
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Abilene businessmen initiated a fundraiser for Boys Ranch, with the wider West Texas community showing its support.Some support2 reports
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Chevron provides power for Microsoft's data center in West Texas, utilizing equipment from Solar Turbines for AI infrastructure.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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The DeLa Express Project is drawing gas from West Texas and has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a project suspension.Some support1 report
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PB Materials aggregates business has a network and synergies in Texas, with its operations located in West Texas.Some support1 report
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ExxonMobil is fortifying its operational status by leveraging assets in Guyana and utilizing shale regions in West Texas for production.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Oil companies ConocoPhillips and Diamondback Energy operate in New Mexico and the Permian Basin of West Texas.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Oil companies ConocoPhillips and Diamondback Energy operate in New Mexico and the Permian Basin of West Texas.Some support1 report
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The International Boundary and Water Commission is maintaining the local levee system in Presidio, a border city in West Texas. The Trump administration had previously planned a border wall in Big Bend.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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LiftFund is expanding its operations in New Mexico and West Texas, and provided loans in the El Paso market.Some support1 report
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Hendrick Medical Center and Midland Memorial Hospital in West Texas received an AHA regional recognition award based on the organization's Lifeline program.Some support1 report
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Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate committees to study new issues, including charges regarding the Pecos River Basin.Some support1 report
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West Texas Food Bank serves food needs across 19 counties in the region.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A low pressure system is causing widespread thunderstorms and flash flooding in Texas Hill Country and West Texas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Texas Mineral Resources Corp. is advancing gold projects in West Texas, with the flagship asset being the Howard County Gold Project near Big Spring.Some support2 reports
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HighPeak Energy and HyperDynamics, independent energy companies, are exploring reserves in Eastern New Mexico and the Permian Basin.Some support1 report
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Borr Drilling provides oil services in Southeast New Mexico and primarily serves the Permian Basin in West Texas.Some support1 report
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CBP released the latest map detailing the construction of the border wall in West Texas.Some support3 reports
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation monitors cloud seeding operations within the West Texas region.Some support1 report
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Refining company plans production in Nevada while geopolitical tensions boost crude oil prices.Some support1 report
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A new partnership was established to address the educational and workforce needs of rural West Texas.Some support2 reports
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Hendrick Health operates out of Abilene, which is located in West Texas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around West Texas this week
News at the entities that move West Texas most-
Microsoft StructuralNvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Moves West Texas
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T-Mobile OperationalThe FCC has issued guides affecting carrier operations, while the FTC is receiving complaints regarding robocalls.Moves West Texas
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Department of Energy StructuralJeff Radebe intervened to manage fuel prices and announced policy regarding fuel price increases in Gauteng.Moves West Texas
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Donald Trump Shared contextThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves West Texas
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Texas Division of Emergency Management Shared contextEctor County is coordinating recovery efforts with the American Red Cross and Texas Division of Emergency Management.Moves West Texas
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Houston OperationalOntario company turns woody biomass into coal replacement while TCEQ regulates site acquisition in Houston.Moves West Texas
Connections
The 40 strongest of 169, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Microsoft Structural
Microsoft is establishing and operating large-scale AI data centers in West Texas, relying heavily on local power and Permian Basin natural gas resources.
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas Operational
ERCOT actively tracks and issues warnings about grid risks and blackouts occurring in West Texas.
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Department of Energy Structural
Permian Basin production in West Texas requires financial investments from the Department of Energy.
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T-Mobile Operational
T-Mobile is actively expanding its telecommunications network into the specific geographic and market conditions of West Texas.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's political agendas, including energy independence and border infrastructure projects, are geographically situated within and rely on the resources and geography of West Texas.
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Texas Division of Emergency Management Shared context
The agency's operational mandate includes emergency response directed toward the geographic area of West Texas.
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Dan Patrick Operational
Dan Patrick's office operates within the jurisdiction of West Texas, specifically concerning the Pecos River Basin.
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Boys Ranch Structural
The Boys Ranch relies on the operational and community support provided by the West Texas region for its existence and function.
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Wisconsin Operational
The two regions are currently engaged in shared economic activity within emerging or unconventional markets.
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Tulsa Operational
A company based in Tulsa operates within the West Texas market.
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Dallas Shared context
The power infrastructure connects the area of Dallas into the broader geographical context of West Texas.
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ASIC Shared context
ASIC is physically situated in the geographic region of West Texas.
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TPL Shared context
TPL holds land and operates within the geographical and economic context of West Texas.
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Amazon Shared context
Amazon maintains a physical presence and is building data centers within the West Texas region.
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America Shared context
West Texas production levels influence WTI oil prices, which are a key component of the American market.
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Lubbock Shared context
Lubbock is a city that is geographically located within the larger West Texas region and functions as a key economic and demographic hub for the area.
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Citibank Uganda Shared context
The bank is described as operating within the geographic region of West Texas.
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Energy Transfer Shared context
Energy Transfer utilizes facilities and markets located within the West Texas region for pipeline intake and operations.
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Greg Abbott Shared context
Greg Abbott operates within the geographical and political context of West Texas to address regional issues.
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Texas Department of State Health Services Shared context
The Texas Department of State Health Services operates within the geographical region of West Texas.
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Lubbock Christian University Structural
The university functions as a service provider whose operational scope is defined by the geographic region of West Texas.
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Zurich Shared context
Both locations are mentioned in the context of global infrastructure and weather impacts.
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Rio Grande Shared context
Both West Texas and the Rio Grande are located within the region affected by storm remnants.
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San Angelo Regional Airport Shared context
The airport operates as a service provider within the geographical context of West Texas.
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John Ferguson Shared context
John Ferguson serves as mayor in a community located within the West Texas region.
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San Angelo Shared context
The two regions are connected by a relief route.
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Google Shared context
same place or sector
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Brent Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in articles discussing the global oil market and its price drivers.
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Cochran County Shared context
Cochran County is a county located within the larger geopolitical region of West Texas.
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Jan Jenisch Shared context
Jan Jenisch's professional activities are situated within the geographical context of West Texas.
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pump Shared context
The pump operates within the Permian Basin, which is located in West Texas.
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Delaware Shared context
The evidence establishes that the geographic area of Delaware is contained within the larger region of West Texas.
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Georgia Mentioned together
The conditions and crop status of East Georgia are compared to those of West Texas.
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Odessa Shared context
Odessa is geographically situated in the region of West Texas, and its weather patterns influence the city.
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New Mexico Shared context
The two regions share common geological features, specifically the Permian Basin, and are subject to shared weather patterns.
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ExxonMobil Shared context
ExxonMobil conducts production activities within the shale regions of West Texas.
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Houston Operational
Houston's energy companies actively advocate for infrastructure development within West Texas.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides weather forecasts and tracking services for the geographic region of West Texas.
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Monahans Shared context
Monahans is cited as a specific example located within the broader region of West Texas.
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Mike Wirth Shared context
Mike Wirth's professional operations are situated within the geographic and economic context of West Texas, specifically the Permian Basin.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- Storm remnants are moving through the region, bringing heavy rain and flood threat to West Texas, the Rio Grande, and San Antonio.
- Moisture from Hurricane Polo affects both New Mexico and West Texas.
- Village Farms International operates facilities across multiple regions, including the Netherlands, Quebec, West Texas, and Delta in British Columbia.
- The Texas Forest Service has issued a warning regarding high fire potential across the state, with operations noted in Longview and the broader West Texas region.
- A graduate of Texas Tech University, Tom Sell, is advocating for West Texas producers in the Lubbock area.
- Rankin, located in West Texas near Midland, is situated in the Permian Basin and is noted for local murals featuring Matthew McConaughey.
- ExxonMobil is expanding its pipeline in the Midland basin, while Chevron builds a power plant in West Texas, powering a facility next to a Microsoft data center.
- New power line proposals are being pushed to address West Texas' lack of grid interconnection into the ERCOT system.
- John Ferguson, mayor of Presidio, is located in the Big Bend region of West Texas.
- Roland Gutierrez advocates for the interests of the West Texas region.
August 2026
22 events- Amazon has begun work on a data center campus in West Texas, and the Governor has paused grid connections for the project.
- Research conducted by Texas Tech University addresses agricultural needs in West Texas.
- The state grid operator in Texas is facing political pushback as oil and gas industry expansion in West Texas strains the power grid, risking rolling blackouts due to congestion.
- Current crop conditions are being compared between Georgia and West Texas.
- Target Hospitality Corp. secured a contract for a data center project in West Texas.
- Patterson Ranch operates in Cochran County, West Texas.
- An atmospheric disturbance is moving out of New Mexico.
- Project Permian is located in West Texas.
- Williams, who is connected to Lubbock Christian University, has transitioned from student to professor.
- Olenox announced from Conroe, TX that both British Columbia and West Texas hold potential energy resources.
- A luncheon was held on August 18th focusing on regional technology development in West Texas.
- T-Mobile is expanding its network coverage into overlooked rural areas of West Texas.
- Trump's agenda is powering energy comeback in West Texas.
- Occidental Petroleum is exploring operational advantages in West Texas, including near-term gas generation and future carbon capture projects.
- Bud Brigham and Turner participated in a call regarding a facility located in Socorro, West Texas.
- Pemex, Mexico's state oil company, is being compared to the resources found in the Delaware basin, which is located in New Mexico. This comparison involves Burgos infrastructure and Claudia Sheinbaum's goals for increasing power capacity in Mexico.
- Boxcar Willie performed at the Northern Maine Fair, reflecting on his childhood experiences with cotton and wheat harvests in West Texas.
- Competitive pricing pressure in proppant markets is being cited, with ongoing operational momentum noted in West Texas.
- Abilene businessmen initiated a fundraiser for Boys Ranch, with the wider West Texas community showing its support.
- The DeLa Express Project is drawing gas from West Texas and has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a project suspension.
- PB Materials aggregates business has a network and synergies in Texas, with its operations located in West Texas.
- Oil companies ConocoPhillips and Diamondback Energy operate in New Mexico and the Permian Basin of West Texas.
July 2026
15 events- Zurich reports on data center risks as severe weather impacts construction across various US states, including Northern Virginia and West Texas.
- Tanya Tucker, who lives on a ranch in Burnet County, is facing developments as the state plans to move electricity into West Texas.
- ClearSign Technologies Corporation is securing new orders within the Permian Basin market in West Texas.
- LiftFund is expanding its operations in New Mexico and West Texas, and provided loans in the El Paso market.
- Hendrick Medical Center and Midland Memorial Hospital in West Texas received an AHA regional recognition award based on the organization's Lifeline program.
- Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate committees to study new issues, including charges regarding the Pecos River Basin.
- West Texas Food Bank serves food needs across 19 counties in the region.
- A low pressure system is causing widespread thunderstorms and flash flooding in Texas Hill Country and West Texas.
- Texas Mineral Resources Corp. is advancing gold projects in West Texas, with the flagship asset being the Howard County Gold Project near Big Spring.
- HighPeak Energy and HyperDynamics, independent energy companies, are exploring reserves in Eastern New Mexico and the Permian Basin.
- Borr Drilling provides oil services in Southeast New Mexico and primarily serves the Permian Basin in West Texas.
- CBP released the latest map detailing the construction of the border wall in West Texas.
- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation monitors cloud seeding operations within the West Texas region.
- Refining company plans production in Nevada while geopolitical tensions boost crude oil prices.
- A new partnership was established to address the educational and workforce needs of rural West Texas.
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June 2026
13 events- Midland, located in West Texas, has Lori Blong serving as its mayor.
- The city of Midland is situated in the larger geographical region of West Texas.
- Lubbock is situated within the broader West Texas region.
- Diamondback Energy's operations are segmented into an Upstream segment managing Permian Basin activities in West Texas.
- A heatwave and cold front are currently moving through the region encompassing New Mexico and West Texas.
- Oil field expansion is the primary location for oil production in West Texas.
- Western Texas College's strategic plan emphasizes regional workforce development.
- A border wall is planned through the Big Bend region, requiring flood safety reviews under the Rivers and Harbors Act, overseen by the PMDD executive director.
- Chevron provides power for Microsoft's data center in West Texas, utilizing equipment from Solar Turbines for AI infrastructure.
- ExxonMobil is fortifying its operational status by leveraging assets in Guyana and utilizing shale regions in West Texas for production.
- Oil companies ConocoPhillips and Diamondback Energy operate in New Mexico and the Permian Basin of West Texas.
- The International Boundary and Water Commission is maintaining the local levee system in Presidio, a border city in West Texas. The Trump administration had previously planned a border wall in Big Bend.
- Hendrick Health operates out of Abilene, which is located in West Texas.