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As North Texas Shakes, Regulators Sit Still

Residents are looking for answers after nearly 20 small earthquakes — likely caused by a byproduct of oil and gas drilling — struck outside of Fort Worth last month. But they probably won't learn much from state officials.

By Terrence Henry, KUT News/StateImpact Texas
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Residents are looking for answers after nearly 20 small earthquakes — likely caused by a byproduct of oil and gas drilling — struck outside of Fort Worth last month. But they probably won't learn much from the agency that oversees drilling in Texas. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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