US Oil, Gas Rig Count Down 15 to 1,178 This Week
The number of rigs drilling for oil and gas in the U.S. dropped this week as abundant supplies of natural gas led to reduced drilling activities. The number of oil and gas rigs fell to 1,178, down 15…
Archive for December 24th, 2009
Man Sentenced In Stolen Truck Scheme
A man convicted of recruiting others to steal truck tractors, trailers and other heavy equipment for transport to Central America has been sentenced to nine years in prison. The U.S. Attorney#039;s Office…
Texas Population Figures Up
Texas is the nation#039;s fastest-growing state by the numbers with a population of about 24.8 million. New Census Bureau figures show California remains the most populous state, with 37 million, followed…
Texas To Audit Food Stamp Program
Texas will audit the state#039;s beleaguered food stamp program in an effort to improve accuracy and efficiency in processing applications. Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Tom Suehs reque…
FEMA Workers Mistreated Them
FEMA#039;s new regional administrator has halted all evictions from federally owned trailers amid complaints from residents displaced by Hurricane Ike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency#039;s Tony Russe…