Environment
Over the Wall: How Texas Border Communities Are Gearing Up to Fight Trump
Fungi Town
Taking a mushroom census in southeast Texas.
Fungi Town Taking a mushroom census in southeast Texas. David Lewis makes the occasional pilgrimage to Sand Ridge Cemetery to pay his respects, but not to a dea...Read More
The Interview: Tom ‘Smitty’ Smith
After more than three decades championing environmental causes in the Legislature, Tom “Smitty” Smith is hanging up his trademark straw hat.
After more than three decades championing environmental causes in the Legislature, Tom “Smitty” Smith is hanging up his trademark straw hat....Read More
Texas Environmentalists: Kathleen Hartnett White Would be ‘Disaster’ as EPA Chief
White has a long record of siding with industrial polluters in Texas and holds some extreme views on matters of science.
Kathleen Hartnett White’s vote to allow construction of a new coal plant 150 miles south of Dallas was the final straw for environmental groups. Mayors and of...Read More
Huge Oil Discovery May Endanger Solace of Balmorhea
Locals fear encroaching oil and gas operations will change Balmorhea from a quiet Chihuahuan Desert town into an industrial hub.
Locals fear encroaching oil and gas operations will change Balmorhea from a quiet Chihuahuan Desert town into an industrial hub....Read More
Will the Railroad Commission Ever Be Accurately Named?
The Sunset Commission nixed a recommendation to change the Texas Railroad Commission’s name to one that actually describes its role regulating oil and gas....Read More
UPDATED: ‘Water Protectors’ Demand Parks and Wildlife Commissioner’s Resignation
Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner Kelcy Warren is also the CEO of controversial pipeline builder Energy Transfer Partners.
Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner Kelcy Warren is also the CEO of controversial pipeline builder Energy Transfer Partners....Read More
Eye on Texas: The ‘Bleached Sentinels’ of Nolan County
Austin photographer and multimedia producer Gabriel C. Pérez marvels at the towering wind turbines of Nolan County in October's Eye on Texas photo feature....Read More
Poll: Voters Disapprove of U.S. Rep Lamar Smith’s Climate Science ‘Bullying’
Smith is seeking re-election in a non-competitive district and the majority of voters surveyed still support his candidacy.
Voters don't like Lamar Smith's anti-science shenanigans, but that won't translate into a loss for the safely ensconced Central Texas Republican....Read More
Big Bend Residents Fighting Trans-Pecos Pipeline Feel ‘Left Behind’ by Candidates
Anti-pipeline voters in the Big Bend region say a Trump presidency would be disastrous for the region.
Anti-pipeline voters in the Big Bend region say a Trump presidency would be disastrous for the region....Read More