Tag Archives: Texas Railroad Commission
Lon Burnam Missed the Railroad Runoff. What Happened?
The former Fort Worth Democrat had major newspaper endorsements, environmental groups’ support and outspent his opponents, only to lose by double-digits.
The former Fort Worth Democrat had major newspaper endorsements and environmental groups’ support and outspent his opponents, only to lose by double-digits....Read More
Off to the Races
GOP primary season is almost upon us. Duck.
For much of the next year, Texans with a high tolerance for bullshit will have the opportunity to follow along with the finest still-legal bloodsport in the sta...Read More
The Holdouts
Three families who took a pass on the fracking boom — and what it cost them
These are the stories of three Texas families who were willing to walk away from thousands of dollars—and battle loved ones, their communities and their gover...Read More
Railroaded by the Railroad Commission in Denton
Some Denton residents are ready to see the Texas Railroad Commission abolished since its leaders have sought to undermine the city's ban on fracking....Read More
Report: Frackers Illegally Injected Diesel Into Wells
According to a new report based on industry data, oil and gas companies have injected thousands of gallons of diesel underground without permits....Read More
Investigation Reveals Scale of South Texas’ Toxic Air Pollution Problem
An eight-month investigation of fracking-related air pollution in Texas' Eagle Ford Shale finds that vulnerable citizens remain exposed to toxic emissions....Read More
State of Texas: Miles and Miles of Texas (Pipelines)
Texas has more miles of pipelines than any other state. ...Read More
Texas Needs Twice as Many Pipeline Safety Inspectors
Is Texas headed for more pipeline accidents? The state agency charged with overseeing pipeline safety says it needs twice as many inspectors to do its job...Read More
Keystone XL Protests Rage On in East Texas [Updated]
In early October, I met a group of environmental activists who were camping in trees 80 feet above the ground near Winnsboro, hoping to prevent the Keystone XL ...Read More
