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US Involvement in Oil-Rich Nations Raises Questions

Experts analyze potential connections between US actions abroad and domestic shale production

Hamilton Appraisal District and Texas Parks & Wildlife Offer Tax Workshop

Workshop to help landowners understand wildlife tax valuation qualifications

Brownwood Chamber Hosts Successful 2026 Economic Summit

City leaders, state officials highlight growth, development, and economic outlook for the region

States Rapidly Expanding Sales Tax Bases

Businesses must stay alert to changes to ensure compliance and avoid unexpected tax liabilities.

U.S. to Deposit Venezuelan Oil Revenue Directly to Treasury, Bypassing Qatar

The move ends a previous arrangement where funds were routed through a Qatari account under U.S. control.

Proposed High-Voltage Power Line Divides Texas Hill Country

Landowners and environmentalists raise concerns over potential damage to rivers, aquifers, and wildlife habitats.

El Paso Residents Angered by Surging Natural Gas Bills

Texas Gas Service cites new billing structure and spiking market prices as factors behind the increases.

Experts Divided on Oil Price Impact of U.S.-Iran Conflict

Analysts offer wildly divergent forecasts on how a confrontation would affect global oil markets.

ASA President Metzger Addresses Trade Concerns Impacting US Soybean Producers

Soybean farmers still recovering from trade war with China as new tariffs loom

QatarEnergy's North Field West LNG Project Startup Delayed to 2031

Construction partners lined up to reach 142 Mt/y export capacity by next decade.

ASA President Metzger Addresses Trade Concerns Impacting US Soybean Producers

Soybean farmers still feeling impact of trade war with China despite recent Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Sparks Concerns for US Soybean Exports

Soy Transportation Coalition director says unpredictable tariff landscape could disrupt supply chains

US Licenses Unlock Venezuela Offshore Seismic Data

Geoex MCG releases over 18,000 km of reprocessed seismic data after easing of US sanctions.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Refunds Unlikely for Consumers

While companies may seek tariff refunds, experts say it's highly improbable that the costs will be passed on to American households.

Corpus Christi Taps Future Bonds to Fund Water Projects

Texas city aims to address looming water crisis with brackish water treatment and groundwater projects

Tensions Rise Between US and Iran, Sparking Doom Predictions

Veteran investor cautions against overreacting to geopolitical tensions

Treasury Secretary Touts Trump Accounts as 'Transformational' for U.S. Economy

Bessent promotes new $1,000 child investment program during events in Addison and Dallas

Former Dallas Fed President Advises Against Interest Rate Cuts

Richard Fisher says the economy doesn't currently warrant lowering rates.

Tariff Revenue Dispute Heads to Court

Billions in tariffs collected under IEEPA may not be returned to American taxpayers.

U.S. Shale Boom Nears Crucial Turning Point

America's lead in energy production could erode as shale well output declines rapidly.