In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: Water and the EPA dominated environment news this year, flooding in Travis County raises more questions about emergency response and an op-ed from Sara E. Smith of Environment Texas on stormwater pollution.
Energy
In-depth reporting on oil, gas, renewable power, and policies shaping the future of energy in Texas from The Texas Tribune.
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Revisit Undrinkable, Our Project on Poor Border Water Quality
Take a look back at The Texas Tribune’s five-part Undrinkable series, which revealed how border communities lack reliable, clean water despite a multibillion-dollar effort that has spanned decades.
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Economy
Texas Targets EPA Smog Rule in Latest Suit
Texas is suing the federal Environmental Protection Agency again. This time, the state is targeting tightened standards on ground-level ozone — President Obama’s effort to cut down on smog that chokes the nation’s skies.
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Energy
Spokesman: Wayne Christian Suspending Railroad Commission Bid
Wayne Christian is suspending his bid for an open seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, but he is not terminating his campaign altogether, a spokesman said Monday.
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Revisit Blood Lessons, an Investigative Series on Refinery Deaths
Take a look back at Blood Lessons, a Texas Tribune/Houston Chronicle investigation into whether the nation’s oil refineries learned the lessons of the deadly explosion at BP’s Texas City plant in 2005.
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Energy
A New Governor, Gay Weddings and Gun Rallies: 2015 in Photos
Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas.
Posted inCourts, Criminal Justice, Demographics, Energy, Environment, Health care, Immigration, Politics, State Government
Our Gift to You: The Trib’s 2016 Coverage Plans
On Christmas, we couldn’t think of a better gift for you, our generous readers, than our ambitious coverage plans for 2016. Hear from beat reporters, editors, developers, producers and the boss himself on what we’ve got in store for the coming year.
Posted inCourts, Criminal Justice, Demographics, Energy, Environment, Health care, Higher Education, Immigration, Politics, Public Education, State Government, Transportation
Revisit Our Coverage of the Legislative Session
During the 2015 legislative session, the Tribune kept you updated daily on the various policy debates and legislative votes at the Texas Capitol. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see that coverage, discover the fate of every bill and learn even more about the session.
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Economy
As Oil Prices Plunge, New Scrutiny of Gas Tax Credit
By reclassifying oil wells as gas wells, producers can often claim a generous state tax credit targeting “high cost” natural gas. Now, some lawmakers say the policy deserves a fresh look.
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Energy
In 2015, Water, EPA Dominated Environment News in Texas
From a slew of new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules to undrinkable water at the Texas-Mexico border, these are the top environmental stories the Tribune covered in 2015.