Permian Basin: high oil price breathes new life into US shale
The 2020 price drop almost killed the US industry, but oil production is at record levels despite political pressure.
MISD to train, add more National Board Certified Teachers
Midland Independent School District is working to get more of their teachers National Board Certified. This certification helps further teachers’ education which in turn benefits students.
Midland ISD seeks to recruit, retain and support National Board Certified Teachers
District joins National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Permian Strategic Partnership in efforts across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
Eddy County approves nearly $4M in extra money for West Loop Road construction
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) collaborated with NMDOT and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to address road safety issues associated with construction in both states.
Hope on the horizon for behavioral health care
By Don Evans and Collin Sewell: It is difficult to put into words the challenges America has faced over the last two years. Every sector has been altered forever. Health care, education, housing, the economy and workforce have undergone generational transformation. A byproduct of these challenges is the impact on mental health for citizens around […]
GUEST VIEW: Hope on the Horizon for Behavioral Healthcare
By Don Evans and Collin Sewell: It is difficult to put into words the challenges America has faced over the last two years. Every sector has been altered forever. Healthcare, education, housing, the economy and workforce have undergone generational transformation. A byproduct of these challenges is the impact on mental health for citizens around the […]
Oil companies are asking Permian Basin residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to help defend the industry from the deadly disease
Through the PSP, some of the largest oil companies in Texas are encouraging Permian residents to get vaxxed — not only to protect themselves from the coronavirus but to help protect the West Texas oil industry.
Energy companies start new campaign for COVID-19 vaccinations in New Mexico and Texas
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates in the Permian Basin prompted a new inoculation campaign by energy producers in New Mexico and Texas.
PSP launches vaccine education campaign
In an effort to boost workplace health and safety, the Permian Strategic Partnership has launched a campaign to encourage COVID vaccinations.
PSP attempts to be difference-maker on vaccine front
The Permian Strategic Partnership wants to be on the record when it comes to COVID vaccinations.
PSP launches campaign encouraging vaccination
The Permian Strategic Partnership is launching a campaign to combat vaccine hesitancy head-on by highlighting the widespread impact the virus has and rallying residents together to protect their community.
AFP celebrates honorees during National Philanthropy Day
The Association of Fundraising Professionals honored members of the Midland and Permian Basin community during a Thursday luncheon for National Philanthropy Day at the Petroleum Club of Midland. ​This year’s Outstanding Philanthropic Organization was presented to the Permian Strategic Partnership.
PSP starts Rural Grants Initiative
The Permian Strategic Partnership has started a Rural Grants Initiative to help communities acquire the skills needed to successfully compete for competitive grant funding.
Carlsbad community discusses problems and solutions from COVID-19
Grieving the loss of a loved one, teen suicide and effects on schools and health care workers were highlighted during a COVID-19 panel discussion Sept. 25 in Carlsbad.
New program aims to attract math and science majors to the Permian Basin
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Permian Strategic Partnership are starting a new initiative to help improve education in the area in STEM fields for Kindergarten to 12th grade students.
Carlsbad’s population grew in the last decade. Officials differ on total population
U.S. Census data focused on trading centers and land use areas indicated the City of Carlsbad’s population was 40,665, according to the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD).
UTeach venture on tap
University of Texas Permian Basin announced a new partnership with UTeach, a program that recruits and trains STEM majors for the teaching field during a news conference Tuesday in the Engineering Building in Midland.
UTPB announces partnership to cultivate STEM teachers
The University of Texas Permian Basin has announced a new partnership with UTeach, a program that recruits and trains STEM majors for the teaching field.
New Partnership to Cultivate STEM Teachers in the Region
UTeach Permian Basin is aimed at dramatically improving classroom instruction and academic outcomes in the STEM fields for K-12 schools.
Southeast Loop and U.S. 285 road construction projects roll on
Construction continued on two major Eddy County road projects to increase safety and relieve traffic congestion.