Philanthropic Competition: The Pickens-Abraham Foundation
My mother, Grace Molonson Pickens, always told me to never forget where I came from. I was born in Holdenville, a small Oklahoma town, and moved to the Texas Panhandle when I was a teen. So both have...
View ArticleCongratulations to Mesa Natural Gas Solutions on its 2017 Freedom Award
A handful of companies from across the country recently flew out to Washington, D.C. for an award ceremony at the Pentagon. They were recipients of the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support...
View ArticleHonoring and Supporting Veterans Year-Round
This Veterans Day, we reflect on the price of freedom and honor those who have served this great country in uniform. But it’s important to remind ourselves that men and women in the military honor this...
View ArticleA new beginning for Mesa Vista Ranch
Growing up in Holdenville, Oklahoma, I once walked five miles from town down to the Canadian River – and back – to earn a Boy Scout Merit Badge. Today, some 80 years later, that very same Canadian...
View ArticleMaking new plans, setting new priorities
With fingers crossed, I have no intention of fading away. It’s just time to get my affairs in order. As I’ve long said, a fool with a plan can beat a genius without one every day. I am creating a new...
View ArticleMaguire Energy Institute Pioneer Award
It is always an honor to be recognized for my success in the energy industry, particularly when the recognition comes from an organization that is producing the next generation of industry leaders. I...
View ArticleT. Boone Pickens’ statement on the passing of longtime Dallas Morning News...
Ray Sasser was not just one of the greatest outdoor writers in Texas, he was one of the most respected outdoor writers in the country. His success and following were rooted in the fact he didn’t just...
View ArticleThree thoughts for Texas on spending emissions settlement
This article originally appeared on mystatesman.com. It’s time for Texas to score big on the economic and environmental fronts — and here’s my playbook to make it happen. Consider this an open letter...
View ArticleCNBC Visits Mesa Vista Ranch
I really enjoyed hosting Robert Frank and CNBC at Mesa Vista Ranch. Watch their report for a tour of some of my favorite parts of the property. More to come soon on “Serious Lifestyles of the Rich and...
View ArticleEverybody Wins With Competitive Philanthropy
Reflecting back on my life – all 89 years of it – I’m more convinced than ever that I was put on this Earth to make money and be generous with it. Not until my 70s did I achieve billionaire status. And...
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