'Railroad Commission lists July oil and gas statistics, allowables (Navasota Examiner) The Texas average rig count as of June 16, was 752, representing about 47 percent of all active land rigs in the United States. In the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 341 million barrels of oil and 5.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
'Some residents cry foul over railroad deal (Contra Costa Times) Some residents of Richmond's Parchester Village say their city sold them out when it made a deal with San Pablo to build a railroad crossing they fear will bring more trucks to their neighborhood. They also are upset they didn't find out about the deal until after it was done.
'Panama City Railroad Crossing Closed (WTVY-TV 4) A railroad crossing in Panama City will be closed this week for repairs. The Florida Department of Transportation says work will begin Tuesday on Highway 98 between Balboa and Florida Avenues.