oil

Kilgore, Texas, rose from a small rail town to oil boom fame as the Oil Capital of Texas and the World’s Richest Acre, with stars on downtown oil derricks still lighting the skyline.

Imagine finding oil on your land—sounds like a dream, right? The reality is a lot more complicated than it seems, especially in Texas.

If you haven’t visited this Midland treasure lately, you’re missing out on the fascinating stories that shaped our economy and community. Let’s dig into what’s inside.

In the heart of the oilfields, a unique community thrives with its own set of rules—where respect is key and flip-flops are mandatory.

Imagine driving through Odessa, feeling the weight of rising fuel costs, only to hear a surprising take from locals on the economy.

In Midland-Odessa, every pumpjack tells a story, but what happens when they can no longer work? There's more to this than meets the eye.

Midland’s underground might just be the best-kept secret of Texas—there’s a lot more than oil hiding beneath our feet.

There's a buzz in Midland-Odessa as fans eagerly await the next chapter of a show that’s got the oil industry talking.

What would happen if all the oil in the Permian Basin dried up overnight? From national economic chaos to a mass local exodus, this hypothetical scenario explores the deep impact of losing one of America’s most critical oil sources.

Paul Wall, the Houston rap legend, is stepping into the world of fashion with a new clothing line—Oiler Mobb. Designed with an oil industry theme, this apparel line is set to resonate with the people of the Permian Basin. Whether oil field workers will rock it on the job or save it for nights out remains to be seen, but with Paul Wall’s name behind it, Oiler Mobb is sure to turn heads. Would you wear it?