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wind power

A row of massive power generating windmills can be seen floating on the water offshore.

Wind Capital in the Gulf

Upcoming offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico could bring jobs as well as clean energy to Texas communities.

by Delger Erdenesanaa

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A wind farm near Amarillo. Oct 09, 2013

Where the Wind Cries Money

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‘The Search Committee’ Is a Subtle Rebuke of the Border Literary Canon

José Skinner’s fast-paced satire delivers sharp insights gleaned from years lived in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.

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Q&A with Kate Galbraith on Wind, Water and Leaving Texas

by Forrest Wilder

Duke Energy's 14-megawatt Blue Wing Solar Project in San Antonio Jan 31, 2013

Solar Power Could See Explosive Growth in Texas over Coming Decades

by Forrest Wilder

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