The Lowell, Arkansas-based trucking firm J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has just grown larger with the firm’s acquisition of a home delivery trucking service. J.B. Hunt whose trucks run up and down I-40 and I-35 in Oklahoma finalized its acquisition of Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery. “Cory’s customer-first mentality and focus on the consumer experience …
City leaders in Durant are hoping to win a national TV show’s $500,000 makeover program. The city of Durant was named one of six finalists to be considered for an online small business makeover program according to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Now, the public has less than a week to vote for Durant to …
Oklahoma City-based Roan Resources, Inc. announced fourth quarter 2018 highlights and revealed an early view of its 2019 development plan. While management is optimistic, it also expects flat oil production in the first few months of the year. The announcement follows Roan’s corporate reorganization made in October 2018 and uplisting to the New York Stock …
Some Oklahomans are optimistic the federal funding bill signed into law last week by President Trump will lead to extended Amtrak passenger service in Oklahoma. The bill includes $50 million to protect rail service in Kansas. Amtrak runs from Kansas City to Newton, Dodge City and Garden City before heading into New Mexico and eventually …
King Oil. It’s what Chickasha Rep. David Perryman critically called the industry as he attacked it in a letter this week. The Democratic legislator launched his criticism especially against House Bill 2150, a mineral rights owner bill. “Unfortunately, campaign contributions from oil companies will once again influence more votes than will what is right or …
Oklahoma City’s Enable Midstream Partners, LP announced financial and operating results for fourth quarter and full-year 2018 showing all-time high for natural gas and crude oil gathered and processed, resulting in increased quarter and yearly income. Net income attributable to limited partners was $174 million for fourth quarter 2018, an increase of $66 million …
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. revealed lower earnings this week, showing financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 totaled $47.5 million in net income or 45-cents per basic and diluted limited partner unit. The income for the Dallas, Texas based company that operates refineries in Tulsa and other cities across the U.S. compared to $86.1 …
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission announced the names of twelve students that placed in the Oklahoma 2019 International Aviation Art Contest. The state-level Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by the Aeronautics Commission, encourages youth, ages 6 to 17, to reflect on aviation by designing a piece of art based on the year’s chosen theme. This year’s contest …
Oklahoma City’s Continental Resources reported its 2018 net income missed $1 billion by only $12 million, enough that it’s earnings were $2.64 per diluted share. The company said its adjusted net income for the year was $1.07 billion or $2.84 per diluted share. Fourth quarter net income came to $198 million or 53-cents per diluted …
After being meanly teased last week with the 70 degree weather, Tuesday promises just the opposite in Oklahoma. Snow, freezing rain and rain are in the forecast for a large section of the state. That means extra layers of clothing for those who work on oil and gas rigs in the state, not to mention …