Imagine the scent of smoked brisket wafting through Midland as Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q opens its doors, bringing a new flavor to the community.
In the heart of the Permian Basin, single moms face daily challenges, yet their strength shines through, supported by a tight-knit community ready to lend a hand.
In 1891, Robert St. George Dyrenforth attempted to make it rain in West Texas by detonating explosives in the sky. Though his efforts were unsuccessful, they highlight the innovative—and sometimes eccentric—approaches to weather modification in the face of drought.
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.