Midland Reporter-Telegram

The Midland Reporter-Telegram is a daily publication based in Midland, Texas, situated in the center of the expansive 54-county Permian Basin, an area responsible for 70 percent of Texas's oil production. The newspaper features dedicated sections such as the "Permian Basin Oil Report," which provides weekly updates on the gas and oil sector. Additionally, it offers Mywesttexasjobs.com, a free weekly employment magazine available to the community, widely circulated throughout the Permian Basin.

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Oil services employment remains steady amid uncertainty

5 days ago | mrt.com | Mella McEwen

Volatility that has roiled the oil and natural gas markets is starting to make its way into energy employment. In its just-released April 2025 jobs report, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council found a slight month-over-month dip, indicating the energy jobs market is steady despite broader market transitions and ongoing global trade uncertainty.
Devon Energy sells Matterhorn Express pipeline stake for $375 million

5 days ago | mrt.com | Mella McEwen

Just months into service, the Matterhorn Express pipeline is undergoing some ownership changes. Devon Energy is selling its equity interest in the pipeline for approximately $375 million in a transaction expected to close this quarter. Article continues below this adI Squared, MPLX LP and Enbridge have entered into an agreement to acquire the equity interests from Devon and Ridgemont Equity Partners.
Rising Phoenix Capital acquires new mineral interests in Midland Basin

5 days ago | mrt.com | Mella McEwen

Rising Phoenix Capital is continuing its push into the Midland Basin with its latest mineral interests acquisition. The company has acquired mineral interests in Ector and Midland counties that are operated by ConocoPhillips. The acquisition was made through the Maroon Bells Fund, one of Rising Phoenix Capital’s actively managed mineral portfolios. It is the company’s fourth Midland Basin acquisition of the year.
HS SOFTBALL: Munoz sisters shine in Midland Christian’s path to state

5 days ago | mrt.com | Christopher Hadorn

The Midland Christian softball team already had a tough out on its squad with 2024 first team all-state selection Annie Munoz. As if Annie Munoz didn’t cause enough anxiety for opponents with her hitting, her younger sister Maddy Munoz joined the Lady Mustangs this year and stood out in the circle with her pitching.
Rep. Pfluger: Renaming Gulf of Mexico needed to combat Communist China

5 days ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

For Rep. August Pfluger, enshrining the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America into law would be a step in the right direction for the United States — especially in the fight against China. During his first day in office in January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the body of water. Article continues below this adOn Thursday, May 8, Congress passed the Gulf of America Act. Sponsored by Rep.
Permian Basin sees lowest rig activity since December 2021

5 days ago | mrt.com | Mella McEwen

Drilling activity continued its downward trend, falling for a second consecutive week. Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes said Friday its weekly rig count dropped by six rigs to 578, the lowest level since January and 25 rigs or 4% below the 603 rigs active last year. Article continues below this adThe number of rigs drilling for crude was down five to 474, the lowest level since January and 22 rigs or 4% below the 496 seeking crude oil last May.
HS SOFTBALL: Greenwood puts up fight despite losing series to Snyder

5 days ago | mrt.com | Christopher Hadorn

BIG SPRING – Ups and downs come with the territory on a softball team with no seniors such as Greenwood. The Rangerettes showed their youth during a 16-1 loss to Snyder in Game 1 of a Class 4A Division II regional semifinal series on Thursday. Article continues below this adBut Greenwood turned around and showed why it reached the third round of the playoffs during Friday’s Game 2 at Lady Steer Field.
PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Legacy loses nailbiter to Mansfield Legacy in Game 1

6 days ago | mrt.com | Christopher Hadorn

BASEBALLMANSFIELD LEGACY 5Article continues below this adLEGACY 3BROWNWOOD – Mansfield Legacy scored two runs in the top of the seventh to move past Legacy in Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I area round playoff series on Thursday. LHS will need to win two games on Friday to keep its season alive starting with the second game at 2 p.m. Friday.
Lee grad John Norman humbled, grateful for Texas HS Football HOF honor

6 days ago | mrt.com | Christopher Hadorn

Midland Reporter Telegram LogoHearst Newspapers LogoJohn Norman received national recognition for a fabulous high school football career at Lee that spanned from 1994-96. Norman will now be immortalized as one of the all-time greats in the history of Texas high school football. Article continues below this adNorman will be one of nine honorees inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday in Waco.
Rep. Pfluger votes to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

6 days ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

Rep. August Pfluger on Thursday cast his vote with 210 other Republicans to pass a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The Gulf of America Act, sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, directs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name. Article continues below this adPfluger’s office did not respond to the Reporter-Telegram’s request for comment on his vote before the newspaper’s print deadline.