Business news in briefThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:03AMChief Oil & Gas L.L.C. became the latest operator in the Marcellus Shale to voluntarily disclose the additives it uses to hydraulically fracture natural gas wells. The Dallas company said it would disclose detailed information about the additives it uses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
A&M lays off staffWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:05PMBy: Haley Lawsom Earlier this week many employees in the Texas A and amp;M Human Resources Department were laid off. ...
Oil, dispersants lay lethal legacy for gulf ecosystemsWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:53PMThe visible oil slicks may be fading, but scientists predict no easy cleanup for GulfScientists are deeply concerned about BP disaster’s long-term environmental impact
Online Job Demand Dips 57,100 in August, The Conference Board ReportsWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:00AMOnline advertised vacancies dropped 57,100 in August to 4,236,200, following an increase of 139,200 in July, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine⢠Data Series released today.
UOSA establishes department, passes OU-Texas holiday, reallocates fundsWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:50AMUOSA President Franz Zenteno presented four congressional bills to the UOSA Undergraduate Student Congress Tuesday evening in the Oklahoma Memorial Union at UOSA Congress’ first general meeting of the fall semester.
Assumption well blowout reviewedWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:21AMWith an Assumption Parish wild well now under control, state agencies have begun to focus on environmental cleanup issues and inquiries into what caused the nearly two-week blowout, authorities said.
Aerial surveillance drone to start patrolling border todayTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:11PMAn unmanned aerial vehicle will begin patrols today along the state’s coastal area and border with Mexico as congressional delegates said they would push for a larger drone presence over Texas. The Predator B drone will begin its first flights out...
SAFD proposing changes for applicantsTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:09PMThe San Antonio Fire Department is presenting at a public meeting today a final draft of proposed rule changes that could affect applicants who take the next entrance exam this month.
Montgomery County EMS overtime use violates federal lawTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:51AMCounty Attorney Austin Peay confirmed Monday that the way Montgomery County pays overtime to Emergency Medical Services personnel is a violation of federal law.