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As a economist at Hardin-Simmons University with training in urban and regional economics, I am called to contribute a perspective t o news stories dealing with our local economy. This serves as an archive of those contributions.As a real estate agent, I publish a monthly column for the Abilene Reporter News on rental trends in Abilene. I also generate reports to lend insight to Abilene real estate market for our real estate brokerage and clients. These are articles are archived on the Barnett & Hill company website.

September 12, 2018 AISD reports increase in number of free and reduced lunches, KRBC / KTAB
June 27, 2018 Barndominium Sale Uncovers, Well, You Name It, Abilene Reporter-News
February 19, 2018 Heed, Wylie ISD, boundary issues that sank Abilene ISD, Abilene Reporter-News.
February 8, 2018 Rapid growth causes concern about Wylie’s appeal, KRBC / KTAB
February 8, 2018 Population Growth: Is this the beginning of the end for Wylie?, KRBC/KTAB
November 7, 2017 Former Matera Paper building ready for new life, KRBC / KTAB
August 31, 2017 Economic experts explains what Hurricance Harvey can do to economy, KRBC / KTAB
April 27, 2017 What History Tells Us About Lending Regulations, Abilene Reporter-News
September 16, 2016 Proposed Downtown Abilene Hotel Development Discussed, KTXS
July 17, 2016 Single-member districts, AGAINST position — combativeness, economic loss to consider, Abilene Reporter-News
May 1, 2016 College Grads Leaving Abilene for Higher Paying Jobs, KRBC
February 26, 2016 Abilene Economy Stable Despite Oil Downturn, KRBC
February 3, 2016 Professor Says Abilene Economy Doing Well Despite Oil Prices, KRBC
May 13, 2016 Locals Compare 1980’s Oil Bust To Current Oil Woes, KRBC
December 12, 2014 How Record Low Crude Oil Prices Could Affect Abilene and Texas, KTXS
December 10, 2014 Abilene Petition Seeks Term Limits for City Council, Mayor, KTXS
December 4, 2014 Abilene Advisory Panel Endorses $87 million Bond Proposal, KTXS
November 11, 2014 Future of Historic Abilene Building Uncertain, KTXS
September 17, 2014 APD Pulbic Works Prepare for Bond Presentation, Asks for Community Input, KTXS
May 10, 2012 Does DCOA Dollars Create Abilene Jobs? KTXS
April 12, 2012 Disband DCOA Petition: Board President And Economist Disagree, KTXS
January 21, 2012 Abilene, like other U.S. cities, expected to gain jobs in 2012, but losses still linger from recession, Abilene Reporter-News
October 21, 2011 Abilene jobless rate for Abilene steady, but still historically high, Abilene Reporter-News
August 10, 2011 Market matters even for non-investors, economists say, Abilene Reporter-News
July 26, 2011 Community Leaders in Abilene Speculate on Economic Disparity, Abilene Reporter-News
June 9, 2011 Local Governments Hoping Not To Make Drastic Employment Cuts Next Year, Abilene Reporter-News
June 9, 2011 Abilene Sales Tax Rebate Up 20 Percent, Abilene Reporter-News
May 12, 2011 Abilene’s Sales Tax Rebate Up for 7th Straight Month, Abilene Reporter-News
April 7, 2011 Experts say Abilene, national economy seem to be in recovery, but at a slow rate, Abilene Reporter-News
February 26, 2011 Texas budget shortfall: Downturn like that of mid-1980’s, Abilene Reporter-News
December 25, 2010 Small Business, Big Plans, Abilene Reporter-News
December 15, 2010 Census: Abilene stays on solid ground, Abilene Reporter-News
October 23, 2010 Unemployment decline for Abilene Breaks 28-Month Streak, Abilene Reporter-News
September 28, 2010 Census Figures Show Abilene-Area Earnings Down In 2009, Abilene Reporter-News
September 12, 2010 Financially Strapped Expo Center Hopes For Fair Weather, Abilene Reporter-News
September 9, 2010 Local Professors Talk About Obama’s Tax Cut Proposals, KTXS (video)
August 18, 2010 Double Dip Recession? KTXS (video)
July 16, 2010 Unemployment Up In Abilene, KTXS (video)
June 22, 2010 Steady Job Recovery Predicted, Abilene Reporter-News
June 2, 2010 Balancing the Budget Means Tough Choices, KTXS (video)
May 11, 2010 School Bond Issues Unpopular With Voters, KTXS (video)
April 14, 2010 Expo Center Exploring More Funding Options, KTXS (video)
April 10, 2010 Expo Center Board Searching For More Funding, Abilene Reporter-News
April 7, 2010 Abilene Sales Tax Rebate Down Again, Abilene Reporter-News
April 2, 2010 Are We out of the Recession, KTXS (video)
March 10, 2010 Sales Tax Rebate Picture Brightens, Abilene Reporter-News
March 8, 2010 Abilene Economy Listed As “In Recovery”, Abilene Reporter-News
December 27, 2009 Abilene Economy in Review: Job Losses Hit Hard, Abilene Reporter-News
December 27, 2009 Top 10 Stories of 2009, Abilene Reporter-News
December 19, 2009 Taylor Co. Small Business Loans Total $10.3 Million, Abilene Reporter-News
November 8, 2009 Local stimulus impact: Millions come; is it working?, Abilene Reporter-News
October 30, 2009 Recession Over, Some Economists Say, Abilene Reporter-News
October 2, 2009 Emily Peters: Bond Info on School District Web Site, Abilene Reporter-News
September 14, 2009 Abilene To See Revenue Decline, Abilene Reporter-News
September 13, 2009 AISD bond election: Voters to say if tax hike worth it, Abilene Reporter-News
September 12, 2009 HSU Class Takes on Bond Issue, Abilene Reporter-News
September 11, 2009 Local Professor Researches Career Tech High School, KTXS (video)
August 26, 2009 Deficit comparison to household debt difficult, economists say, Abilene Reporter-News
May 18, 2009 Consumer spending flat or down over last year, KTXS (video)
May 17, 2009 $20 on 20: Businesses can benefit, Abilene Reporter-News
May 17, 2009 $20 on 20 May 20 designated as day to spend $20 at an Abilene business, Abilene Reporter-News
May 17, 2009 Small stimulus gives big boost, Abilene Reporter-News
May 11, 2009 Price stirs debate even before he’s sworn in as city councilman, Abilene Reporter-News
May 5, 2009 Obama’s $250,000 question: Are you rich?, Abilene Reporter-News
March 17, 2009 Abilene sees increase in sales tax revenue, Abilene Reporter-News
March 16, 2009 Government showing optimism about recession end, KTXS (video)
March 6, 2009 Council candidate spurred by economic development issue, Abilene Reporter-News
February 23, 2009 Nearly 600 jobs gone; more losses expected in 2009 Big Country outlook, Abilene Reporter-News
January 3, 2009 Flying high: City leaders are optimistic about Abilene Regional Airport’s future, Abilene Reporter-News
Oct 23, 2008 Is Abilene Recession-Proof?, KRBC, KTAB (video)
September 15, 2008 Dow drops 504: Area money managers say recovery a way off, Abilene Reporter-News
September 8, 2008 Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac takeover: A good thing?, Abilene Reporter-News
August 28, 2008 Abilene 22nd-poorest city in Texas, Abilene Reporter-News
July 26, 2008 Home sales holding steady, Abilene Reporter-News
May 9, 2008 Letter to the Editor: ‘Vote no — our kids are worth it’, Abilene Reporter-News
May 9, 2008 Letter to the Editor: Master Parks Plan more inclusive than AYSA complex, Abilene Reporter-News
May 7, 2008 AYSA Proposition, KRBC, KTAB (video)
April 29, 2008 Propositions discussed at forum as vote nears, Abilene Reporter-News
April 27, 2008 Reporter-News Editorial Board endorsement: AYSA, Abilene Reporter-News
April 27, 2008 Are the books balanced?, Abilene Reporter-News
April 27, 2008 AYSA complex: quality-of-life issue?, Abilene Reporter-News
April 27, 2008 Is it the right time?, Abilene Reporter-News
April 4, 2008 New PAC questions complex, Abilene Reporter-News
April 4, 2008 PAC formed opposing funding for youth complex, Abilene Reporter-News