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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Carlos Nogueras Ramos

In a hot oil and gas economy, a West Texas welder charts his own course one cup of coffee at a time

Homebrew Coffee Co. owner Fabian Maldonado poses for a portrait Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.
Homebrew Coffee Co. owner Fabian Maldonado in front of his business on Sept. 14 in Odessa. (Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune)

ODESSA — A pumpkin pie latte was the first order of the day. Seconds later, the iPad hanging on the wall pinged again. This time, a caramel macchiato. Then, a third and fourth. The orders come in waves, and without fail, the iPad lit up again.

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