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Oil and ink mix as Chevron reports the ‘news’ in Texas, New Mexico

Louisiana Illuminator · Felicia Alvarez · last updated
Across West Texas’ Permian Basin, the oil industry’s presence seeps into many facets of life. Businesses from hotels to veterinary clinics display oil pump jacks on their signs. An oil derrick is part of the logo for the city of Midland.

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