www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-19 07:14:00

SUMMARY: In October, Texas’s oil and natural gas industry saw a robust job growth, adding 1,400 upstream jobs, marking six out of nine months of increase this year, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The industry employs about 196,100 people, with an average salary of $124,000 in 2023. Governor Abbott emphasized the sector’s role in Texas’s economy, stating it is vital for national energy security. Additionally, new forecasts from the U.S. Energy Information Administration predict continued domestic production growth, led by Texas. The state’s oil and gas sector supports significant tax revenue for essential programs.

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-11-18 22:09:29

SUMMARY: A mystery unfolds in northeast Houston as Harris County investigators probe a house fire and the discovery of remains months later. The fire, which occurred on August 28, left significant damage and debris, hindering prior searches. The new homeowner found the remains just inside the front door while cleaning up. Investigators are trying to connect the remains to a tenant, considered a person of interest, who vanished shortly before the fire. The cause of the fire is still undetermined, with arson possible, and identification of the remains may take up to eight weeks as the investigation continues.

A new homeowner in northeast Harris County found skeletal remains inside a home just days after closing on the sale, but nearly three months after the home caught fire in the middle of the night and the tenant has been missing since.

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-11-18 21:26:49

SUMMARY: In Grapevine, police announced the arrest of seven men involved in a multi-million dollar theft operation that targeted warehouses across North Texas. The investigation began in May after a theft of nearly half a million dollars in Rayban sunglasses and VR headsets. Using surveillance footage, drones, and tracking license plates, police identified the group’s patterns and connections to other burglaries in neighboring cities. The suspects are linked to an estimated $10 million in stolen goods and face felony charges for organized criminal activity. Police believe they have captured all involved and are not seeking additional suspects.

In May, Grapevine police say the thieves hit a warehouse and stole half a million dollars worth of Ray-Ban sunglasses and VR headsets. In total, police believe the group stole $10 million worth of merchandise across several heists.

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