The Texas Tribune on MSN6d
An abandoned West Texas oil well has created a 200-foot-wide sinkhole
The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.
Massive 200-Foot Texas Sinkhole Grows Rapidly
The sinkhole, which is so wide and deep that it could comfortably contain a four-story building, is feared to still be ...
A growing sinkhole around old well is latest trouble in Permian Basin
The oil-filled hole around a plugged well on an Upton County ranch is one on a growing list of problems cropping up with old ...
Inside Climate News9d
An Oil Well Sinkhole Grows in the Permian Basin
A sinkhole around an old oil well is growing at an alarming rate on the Kelton Ranch in West Texas. Radford Grocery #17 was ...
OilPrice.com4d
Abandoned Oil Wells Pose Growing Risks in Permian Basin
Aging and abandoned oil wells in West Texas are causing significant environmental damage, public health risks, and financial ...
Odessa American9d
Monstrous ranch sinkhole astonishes visitors
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Carful of Kids on MSN4d
From Boerne to San Marcos: 10 Best Caves in Texas
Texas is full of holes, and lots ot them. With limestone underground, it is estimated that 13,000 caves, sinkholes and ...
The Independent28d
You’ve probably never been worried about sinkholes – here’s why you should be
In May 2023, a long-dormant sinkhole in Daisetta, Texas, first formed in 2008, suddenly expanded overnight by 150 feet, raising concerns for nearby homes and infrastructure. From Europe to the US ...
The Center Square on MSN13d
Analysis: Five of Texas’ largest cities are in the red again
The report identifies “Sinkhole Cities,” those with the greatest budget shortfalls and taxpayer burden, and “Sunshine Cities, ...