Families in Dayton say Jay Management Company continues oil production despite temporary restraining order from judge
Last week, a judge in Harris County issued a temporary restraining order against Jay Management Company, ordering the oil and gas operator to stop all services immediately in the small community of Dayton. Since then, residents said the company continues production despite the judgeโs order.
Crews began cleanup process after crude oil spill in Dayton community; Residents say theyโre concerned about their health
In less than 24 hours, residents in a small community in Liberty County say their voices are finally being heard after a crude oil spill damaged their properties, well water supply and killed their livestock.
Top 5 questions about oil and gasoline prices
Many people are sending KPRC2 Investigates questions about gas prices and asking how the oil supply works. We took those questions to the industryโs top experts. We found answers at CERAWeek, the largest energy conference in the world, currently in downtown Houston at the Hilton Americas and George R Brown Convention Center.
Soaring gas prices prompt President Biden to urge FTC to examine potential โillegal conductโ by oil and gas companies
President Joe Biden asked the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to investigate โanti-consumerโ behavior by oil and gas companies and whether itโs a reason for the soaring gas prices across the country.
Homeowner calls KPRC 2 Investigates to get leaking CenterPoint transformer replaced
A woman in Spring became concerned when she discovered an oil leak. The oil was dripping onto her property. But when the company that owned the leaky equipment wouldnโt return her calls, she called KPRC 2 investigator Amy Davis.
Former executive admitted to stealing $2M from Houston oil services company, DOJ says
HOUSTON โ A 45-year-old Katy man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $2 million from a local oil services company, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday. K. Patrick said in a news release that Robert Andrew Bishop was the vice president of resource management at International Professional Management (IPM), an oil services company located in Houston. DOJ said he admitted he would inflate the loan amount needed and then divert the excess money to fake vendor accounts he controlled. Over the span of approximately six years, Bishop diverted roughly $2.1 million from the companyโs operating expenses, authorities say. At that time, Bishop could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Houston History: Howard Hughes Sr., the Houstonian that changed the oil industry
HOUSTON โ Meet Howard Robard Hughes Sr., the man that changed the oil industry. Howard R. Hughes Sr. (KPRC)At the time, many drilling companies had a difficult time getting through underground rock formations to drill oil. Howard R. Hughes Sr. drill patented on August 10, 1909 (KPRC)Two years later in 1909, they patented the new tool and founded Sharp-Hughes Tools Co. on Buffalo Bayou. Sharp-Hughes Tool Co. (KPRC)In 1912, Sharp passed away and Hughes purchased half of the company from Sharpโs widow, becoming Hughes Tools. Twenty four years later, Hughes Tools would patent another useful tool, the Tricone roller cone drill bit, technology still used today.