Priscila Mosqueda
Climate Change and Public Health: Q&A with Adele Houghton
Adele Houghton, a Houston green-building expert, discusses how Texas businesses and governments can prepare for climate change, Read More
Another Victory for Fracking Opponents in Dallas
The Dallas City Council capped off years of debate by passing one of the most restrictive natural gas drilling ordinances in North Texas. Read More
Exiled Mexican Seeking Asylum Pedals for Justice
After losing his legs to drug violence in Mexico, Carlos Gutierrez began a 12-day bike ride across Texas to raise awareness about Mexican asylum-seekers. Read More
Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems: The Downside of Houston’s Port Expansion
As Houston moves to expand its port, a coalition releases a report that shows high rates of cancer and respiratory illness among Ship Channel residents. Read More
In Austin, Workers Score a Big Win
Austin City Council passed a resolution making Austin the first city to add comprehensive protections for workers into its corporate-incentive program. Read More
Years After Criminal Conviction, Citgo Petroleum Finally Facing Sentence in Corpus Christi
Six years after Citgo became the first major oil company to be criminally convicted by a jury for violating the Clean Air Act, the company may finally be sentenced in Corpus Christi. Read More
Undocumented Immigrants to Washington, D.C.: Don’t Shut Down Immigration Reform
In an attempt to move Republican leaders in the House to reignite the immigration reform debate, thousands of immigrants in more than 140 cities marched on Saturday, demanding reform and an end to deportations. Read More
Conference: Climate Adaptation Crucial for Central Texas
At a conference in Austin, panelists agreed that Central Texas must start planning for the effects of climate change before it's too late. Read More
Austin, Houston and San Antonio Lead Texas Cities in ‘Green’ Policies
Major Texas cities are doing their part to challenge Texas’ rank as one of the least green states in the Union, a new report shows. Perhaps not surprisingly, Austin is the greenest city, with San Antonio and Houston (!) tying for the number two spot. Read More