Author's posts
115 degrees? Yikes!!! It’s in the Western Oklahoma forecast
Brace for really brutal hot, hot weather this week in Oklahoma. Western Oklahoma could see, or is it feel?, temperatures of 115 degrees. Oklahoma Climatologist Gary McManus says a 115-degree reading would be the highest readings in the state since 2011 and 2012. “Highs across western Oklahoma will be pushing that 115 barrier, which would …
$130 million solar commitment by Cox Cable in Tulsa
Cox Communications in Tulsa recently put a $130 million solar array on line, a move that will produce 400 kilowatts of power and nearly 20% of the building’s annual electricity needs. “Through clean renewable power coming from the sun, it allows us reduce our carbon impact for this one facility by over 580 tons …
OKC aerospace and defense supplier acquired by California firm
The nearly-50-year old Oklahoma City aerospace and defense supplier, Electro Enterprises has been acquired by California-based FDH Aero. Founded in 1970, Electro supports key defense OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) platforms for its global customer base from locations in Oklahoma, Texas, the United Kingdom, and Israel. It has become one of the largest aerospace and defense …
EV charging stations out of order in Aspen
For a state that wants to be so-heavily focused on electric vehicles, you’d think Colorado would do a better job of making sure EV charges are function and available. Yet the Aspen Daily News recently discovered how many of the charging stations installed in the Aspen area were not working. Click here for Aspen …
Two counties in New Mexico provide huge revenue to state
Here’s how important the oil and gas production in New Mexico’s part of the Permian Basin to the entire state. Nearly one-fourth of the state’s tax revenue comes from just two counties in the southeast corner of New Mexico where the Permian Basin extends. We’re talking about Eddy and Lea counties according to a …
Air Force wants faster delivery of AWACS replacements
The Air Force is searching for ways to speed delivery of its new style AWACS plane to replace the aging fleet based at Tinker Air Force Base and across the world. Defense News reported the military has been told there probably isn’t much that can be done to hasten delivery of the E-7 Wedgetail, …
Other headlines
** The United States wants to end its “undue dependence” on rare earths, solar panels and other key goods from China to prevent Beijing from cutting off supplies as it has done to other countries, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said. ** President Joe Biden on Friday blocked a freight railroad strike for at least 60 days …
Suspected fuel thief arrested in northern Oklahoma
The loss of an estimated $10,000 in fuel bought with a stolen credit card led to the recent arrested of a man in northern Oklahoma. The Grant County Sheriff’s office reported the arrest after the thefts occurred at Farmer’s Grain in Lamont reported the Enid News & Eagle. Click here for Enid News & …
Suspects charged in $2 million theft of crude oil
How do you steal more than $2 million in crude oil? Ask the four suspects recently arrested and charged in western North Dakota. The four are accused of stealing $2.4 million in crude oil over a period of more than a year reported the Bismarck Tribune. Click here for Bismarck Tribune
DC energy roundtable featured Rep. Bice
Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice told a recent energy roundtable led by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy that Americans know Democrats are to blame for the country’s energy crisis. “Democrats want to blame everyone else for the [energy price] increases…they never want to take responsibility for the actions that they’ve put forward. I think the …
