It’s usually a big, over-sized check whenever a major oil company donates to a Lea County school. This check needed to be big, to fit all the zeros. On Tuesday, the Chevron Corp. donated $100,000 to Hobbs Municipal Schools as part of its Community Partner program. The program focuses on three areas of social investment — health, education and economic …

It looks like a huge backyard-built barbeque pit. But inside is technology that could revolutionize the oil and gas industry and more. The New Horizons Foundation in Hobbs and the Combat Capabilities Development Command of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (CCDCARL) have worked together for the past two years in creating a muffler that could drown out the loud sounds …

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s profits fell dramatically in the third quarter as the company was hurt by lower prices for crude oil and natural gas. The Texas oil giant reported $3.17 billion in profits in the third quarter Friday, down 49% from the same time last year. Total revenue was $65.05 billion, down 15% from the same time …

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s profits fell dramatically in the third quarter as the company was hurt by lower prices for crude oil and natural gas. The Texas oil giant reported $3.17 billion in profits in the third quarter Friday, down 49% from the same time last year. Total revenue was $65.05 billion, down 15% from the same time …

Texas Roadhouse appears to be coming to Hobbs. A sign for a full liquor license for the restaurant has been posted at Lovington Highway and Magnolia Street and a hearing for the liquor license will take place in Santa Fe on Tuesday to transfer the ownership. According to the State Regulation and Licensing website, liquor license No. 0819 currently belongs …

Chicken lovers in Hobbs are in for a “big day” sometime before Thanksgiving, with a second Church’s Chicken to open at 1005 West Joe Harvey Blvd., west of the Cotton Patch restaurant. “We’re going to do a big day. We’re going to do a lot of things that day,” said Liliana Avelina, Church’s certified training manager and general manager. “We’re …

A full house enjoyed an evening filled with music, good food, awards and an inspirational speech from the creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos during the 13th annual Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night at the Lea County Event Center. Before the meal was served, guests could raid the centerpiece for candy and bags of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. They …

A full house enjoyed an evening filled with music, good food, awards and an inspirational speech from the creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos during the 13th annual Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night at the Lea County Event Center. Before the meal was served, guests could raid the centerpiece for candy and bags of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. They …

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil brought in $69 billion in revenue in the second quarter, down from last year’s $73.5 billion. Some of the benefits of rising crude prices, up 22% this year, were offset by natural gas prices, which have fallen almost 24% over the same time frame. The nation’s largest oil company said Friday that its profit …

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil brought in $69 billion in revenue in the second quarter, down from last year’s $73.5 billion. Some of the benefits of rising crude prices, up 22% this year, were offset by natural gas prices, which have fallen almost 24% over the same time frame. The nation’s largest oil company said Friday that its profit …