Circle of Blue
Water serves length and breadth of $1.9 trillion Texas economy
Growth in wet years, economic distress in dry ones. Full Story
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Credit: Brian Lehmann/Circle of Blue. One big change in conserving water in Texas is the transition from thirsty fossil fuel electrical generation to renewable energy, which use scant amounts of water. Texas is a national leader in renewable energy. Circle of Blue
Border wall concerns in Lower Rio Grande Valley diminished by virus and growth
Trump administration overrides long-standing conservation mission. Full Story
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Credit: Brian Lehmann/Circle of Blue Texas 2036
A new way to keep Texas “business-friendly”
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Bank of America
Advancing racial equality and economic opportunity in Texas
Bank of America commits $25 million to enhance up-skilling and reskilling for Black and Hispanic-Latino individuals, including $2.65 million for students in Texas. Full Story
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University of Texas Press
The starting line: Latina/o children, Texas schools and early education
In a nation with increasingly diverse demographics, how do you create high-quality learning environments from socially, politically, and economically disadvantaged groups in rapidly expanding Early Education programs across the country? Full Story
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Sempra
Sempra celebrates Texas’ energy future
Sempra Energy sees Texas playing a pivotal role as the world rebounds from the effects of the pandemic in a transforming energy landscape. Sempra’s role providing electricity to millions of Texans, and LNG to millions more around the world, gives the company insight into key market and sector drivers for energy. Full Story
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Three thirsty Texas cities are global leaders in water innovation
Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio prepared for growth and drought. Full Story
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![The Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas.
The Austin Central Library was built with energy savings in mind. Solar panels on the roof help power the building throughout the day. Metal scrims on every side but North help filter direct sunlight from flowing directly into the building. The lights inside naturally adjust brighter or darker as the light changes throughout the day.]()
Credit: Brian Lehmann/Circle of Blue. Austin’s six-story, $125 million, 200,000 square-foot Central Library opened in October 2017 to rave reviews for its array of water collection, recycling, and reuse innovations. Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC)
Texas healthcare regulations must catch up to the pandemic
Freestanding Emergency Centers are an underused resource in the Texas pandemic response plan. They can help fill the gaps where critical access to care is needed most. Full Story
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