The perennial policy tug of war between energy development and its effects on the environment has many components, and the position of any given politician, interest group or individual citizen is usually heavily influenced by the particular component that is considered to be paramount. But that doesn’t mean that...
The Briscoe Museum
As one of the newest cultural jewels of the San Antonio River Walk, The Briscoe Museum Western Art is a must-see stop for fans of the history, culture and art of the American West. Housed in the restored historic former San Antonio Public Library building, The Briscoe...
No one questions the effectiveness of the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER).
No one questions the expertise and energy consistently displayed by STEER President Omar Garcia and the entire STEER staff.
No one questions their ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders in the Eagle Ford...
Below, you’ll find the Business our September/October 2017 issue of SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine featuring the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable. Read their inspiring story below and feel free to read any of our previous magazines by going to our Magazine Issues page.
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As soon as you read the title of this article, someone (or perhaps multiple individuals) may pop into your thoughts. Because we all have different personalities, varying backgrounds and unique opinions on how things should be done, we are bound to encounter problems with others in the workplace. As...
Over the years, many members of the energy industry have hung up their hard hats and headed to Washington. Former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, now the U.S. Secretary of State, is just the latest example.
It makes perfect sense to bring business leadership, perspective and expertise into the halls of...
For the past few years, much discussion has focused on the question of when the market will recover. While some industries are new to the concept of using technology to overcome challenges, the oil and gas industry has utilized this practice since its origins.
Today, innovative minds and technology will...
The 98th Meridian in Texas and Western American History
When we think about a meridian, if we think about meridians at all, we picture an imaginary line on a map with no significance that can be seen with the naked eye. But the 98th meridian is different, according to noted...
The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Houston Wildcatters Host Committee honored Bryan Sheffield and Parsley Energy on Aug. 23 at the Petroleum Club of Houston. Sheffield and the senior management team at Parsley Energy were presented with the Wildcatter Award.
Photos courtesy of dabfoto creative
We’ve all been inundated with talk about healthcare reform for the past weeks, months and years. We are all too familiar with key concepts and buzzwords like pre-existing conditions, coverage under your parent’s plan and Medicaid expansion. While Congress is off on vacation, I wonder if maybe we could...
