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Top Texas Governor candidates talk incentives, business matters
The two leading candidates for Texas governor, Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis, discussed their plans with Bill Hethcock if elected on Nov. 4.
Top producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, slideshow
We have produced a slideshow ranking the top 5 producers in the Eagle Ford Shale based on drilling permits.
San Antonio veterans being courted for careers in Texas’ gas industry
Texas Railroad Commission officials are hosting a Natural Gas Summit and Job Fair in Austin to help fill more than 10,000 jobs in the energy sector.
EOG Resources is hitching its future to shale play
About 39 percent of EOG Resources' production is focused on the Eagle Ford Shale.
Frustrated Denton Councilman sees fracking ban as the only option
Councilman Kevin Roden withdrew his membership from the Denton Chamber of Commerce in protest after the chamber urges voters to reject the fracking ban but doesn't offer a solution for more responsible drilling.
Texas oil production is continuing at record pace
Drilling permits are up 30 percent from a year ago.
Eagle Ford production shows no sign of slowing
Crude oil, natural gas and condensate production is all up for the first half of 2014 than all of 2013 combined.
Lack of available water could stymie global shale boom, report says
World Resources Institute warns that 'fracking' trend could severely impact world's water supply.
Texas RRC expresses energy infrastructure concerns about ISIS and Mexican cartels
The Texas Railroad Commission members are expressing growing concerns about the state's energy infrastructure being impacted by Mexican cartels and even the ISIS terrorist network.
Texas RRC expresses energy infrastructure concerns about ISIS and Mexican cartels
The Texas Railroad Commission members are expressing growing concerns about the state's energy infrastructure being impacted by Mexican cartels and even the ISIS terrorist network.
Frank Bass’ theory of predictive marketing proving useful in Eagle Ford Shale
Cuero, Texas native Frank Bass revolutionized the field of management science in the 1960s. Now, his theory of predictive marketing is helping economists gauge oil reserves in the Eagle Ford Shale.
Quake reaction: Railroad Commission looks at new rules for injection wells
By next year, the agency could have the authority to shut down injection wells that are causing earthquakes and require operators to obtain historical seismic data issuing a permit to drill a new one one.
Quake reaction: Railroad Commission looks at new rules for injection wells
By next year, the agency could have the authority to shut down injection wells that are causing earthquakes and require operators to obtain historical seismic data issuing a permit to drill a new one one.
San Antonio firm seeks to build $5 million waste disposal site in DeWitt County
The facility will dispose of nonhazardous solid oilfield waste from fields targeting the Eagle Ford Shale region, but still needs state approval.
Recent conference shows how Eagle Ford challenges link urban and rural areas
South Texas' brisk economic growth is a reminder that rural areas are vital to the state's overall success.
