Labor leader, an Oklahoma native, campaigns for election to state House seat in Texas

A labor leader from Oklahoma is a candidate for a state House seat in Texas and believes his odds of getting elected are achievable.“Texas may be tough terrain, but it’s not immovable,” Seminole native Jeremy Hendricks, 49, told Southwest Ledger.

Water panel urges lawmakers to protect supply

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the face of increasing water demand and dwindling supply, several industry experts have asked state lawmakers to fund oversight and develop more policy to protect water.

Redcedar eradication programs outlined

Property owners wanting to eradicate invasive cedar trees can offset the cost with three assistance programs, said Oklahoma Conservation Commission Director Trey Lam.The programs are typically for property owners who manage large swaths of acreage rather than small land lots, he said.

65-year paperwork mistake leads to loss of oil/gas rights to a well

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals has ruled against the Reid Family Management LLC in a dispute over oil and gas rights to a well in Hughes County. At the center of the case w as the Darks #1-27 Well, operated by Southern Resources.The ruling came after a 65-year paperwork oversight.

Natural gas bills projected to drop 8% this winter

Good news is coming for millions of households, as natural gas bills are projected to drop 8% this winter compared to the higher price averages of recent years.

Expand Energy makes $4.5B credit agreement

Oklahoma City-based Expand Energy has secured a powerful new financial tool.According to a new regulatory filing, the nation’s largest natural gas exploration firm entered into an amended and restated credit agreement on Sept. 30 with a total capacity of up to $4.5 billion.

Tulsa’s Unit Corp. sells drilling subsidiary for $120 million

Tulsa’s Unit Corporation announced recently its sale of its drilling subsidiary in a $120 million agreement with Cactus Drilling Co. It was an all-cash deal that was approved by Unit’s board of directors.

Rig Report: Oil, gas rig numbers stand firm in Oklahoma

Oklahoma recorded a one-rig gain in its active number of oil and gas rigs operating in the state in the past week while nationally, the count was unchanged at 549.The Baker Hughes Rig Report, released Oct. 3, showed Oklahoma’s count grew by one to 43 rigs. The U.S.

Comanche County Excise Board approves FY 2025-26 spending plan

LAWTON – One week after rejecting one budget proposal for fiscal year 2025-26, the Comanche County Excise Board signed off on a different spending plan.The Excise Board voted 3-0 Sept.

Walters’ resignation is official; Stitt names replacement

OKLAHOMA CITY – As of Oct. 1, Ryan Walters is no longer the state’s superintendent of public instruction.Walters, who told a national television audience last week that he was leaving his elected post as the state’s chief common education officer, sent his official letter of resignation to Gov.