The oil bust is threatening to deal a serious financial blow to schools in oil-producing regions across the state — particularly if it lingers.
Rough Patch
Our Rough Patch series was an in-depth look at how the plunging oil prices of 2016 reversed fortunes across Texas.
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Despite Oil Bust, Midland is Still Bustling
Amid the worst oil bust in decades, the energy capital of West Texas hasn’t slowed down much.
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At the Top of Texas, Town Offers Lessons In Oil Bust Survival
Nearly three decades ago, Perryton’s town-wide celebration for $20-per-barrel oil made news across the country, delivering a hopeful message to those mired in an oil bust. The Panhandle town faces a modern day oil bust, but residents are sure they’ll stay on the map.
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In Texas Drilling Country, Oil Plunge Means Too Many Rooms at the Inn
Cotulla, population 4,000, built 20 hotels during a yearslong oil boom, calling itself the “Hotel Capital” of the Eagle Ford Shale. A plunge in oil prices has prompted questions about whether that was a good idea.
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Has the Oil Downturn Affected You or Someone You Know?
Has the oil downturn impacted you or someone you know? Share your story with our reporters.
