Abandoned oil well spreads toxic fumes, dread across San Antonio subdivision
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Covered by 2 outlets: The Texas Observer, San Antonio Express-News.
The Preserve at Medina in southwest San Antonio was built around an old oil well that leaks methane and hydrogen sulfide. Homeowners say they were never told.
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- CVX Chevron+6.6%
Oil producers earn more when crude prices rise
- OXY Occidental Petroleum+1.5%
Oil producers earn more when crude prices rise
- COP ConocoPhillips+7.3%
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- VLO Valero+14.1%
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Refiners' profits move with crude and fuel prices
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Abandoned Oil Well Spreads Toxic Fumes, Dread Across San Antonio Subdivision The Texas Observer
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- Rep. Kevin Hern sold ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) (jointly held), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 31 Aug 2026. That is 48 days before publication. Filed 25 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM), worth $250,001 - $500,000 on 31 Jul 2026. That is 79 days before publication. Filed 22 Sep 2026. View the filing.
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- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar bought Chevron (CVX), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 2 Sep 2026. That is 46 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, sold Chevron (CVX), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 31 Jul 2026. That is 79 days before publication. Filed 22 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul sold Conocophillips (COP) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 26 Aug 2026. That is 53 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul sold Conocophillips (COP) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Aug 2026. That is 55 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
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- Rep. David J. Taylor sold Marathon Petroleum (MPC), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 22 Sep 2026. That is 26 days before publication. Filed 1 Oct 2026. View the filing.
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