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Homebrew Coffee Co. owner Fabian Maldonado poses for a portrait Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.

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

Fabian Maldonado has supported his Odessa family for years on his welding salary. Wanting more, he’s gambling that a mobile coffee trailer can withstand the booms and busts of the industry.


Customers wait for their coffee orders in front of Fabian Maldonado’s Homebrew Coffee Co. food truck Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.
Homebrew Coffee Co. owner Fabian Maldonado prepares to steam milk for a latte Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.
Homebrew Coffee Co. owner Fabian Maldonado prepares his coffee grinds before pulling a shot of espresso Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.
Fabian Maldonado’s mobile coffee shop Homebrew Coffee Co. is seen pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.
Local business recognition awards hang on the wall of Fabian Maldonado’s mobile coffee shop Homebrew Coffee Co. as he cleans up his work station between customers Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Odessa.

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