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The Texas Railroad Commission announced that the 13 members of its newly established task force to stop the escalating issue of petroleum theft in the state. Energy companies have sounded the alarm ...

Benny Ford drives back to Benro Pump and Supply after picking up a downhole pumping unit from a well site near Goldsmith on Aug. 14. (Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune, Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune) ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part four in a four-part series. Read part one here, part two here and part three here. Correction: This article has been updated ...

GOLDSMITH — It’s Friday, which means it’s hamburger day at Benro Pump and Supply. Employees of this family-owned company gather around the grill outside the garage. In the background are endless rows ...