Despite efforts by the U.S. and Mexico to clean up the Rio Grande, millions of gallons of raw sewage still enter the river each day in Laredo, threatening water supplies for some Texas border towns.
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Nugent is Ag Commissioner Candidate’s Treasurer
Ted Nugent has agreed to be the treasurer and co-chairman of former state Rep. Sid Miller’s campaign for agriculture commissioner, the musician said Tuesday night, promising to “raise as much hell” as he can in the campaign.
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Energy
Federal Wind Tax Credit Could Lapse; If It Does, Would Texas Suffer?
Swift renewal of a generous federal tax incentive for wind energy producers appears unlikely after Congress directed most of its recent attention to finding a way to turn the government back on. But the industry may not fare as bad this year as it has in the past.
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Denton Drops Bid for Restraining Order Against Oil and Gas Driller
UPDATED: The North Texas city of Denton has dropped its request for a restraining order against a local driller, according to court records.
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Dallas Debate Shows City Power to Limit Drilling
Dallas is considering new rules that industry backers say would effectively bar drilling within city limits, in a debate that shows cities’ power to shape the footprint of the oil and gas industry.
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Shutdown Took its Toll on Texas Farmers, Ranchers
During the federal government shutdown, Texas agricultural producers were unable to access key pricing data, low-cost loans for their operations or disaster relief payments that many have been hoping for.
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Proposed Protections for Cuckoo Cause Concern
Some state officials and farmers and ranchers in West Texas worry that efforts to provide federal protection for the yellow-billed cuckoo will hurt their industry.
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Creighton Exits Ag Race to Run for Senate; Sid Miller Jumps In
The race for agriculture commissioner got a shake-up on Wednesday night, as state Rep. Brandon Creighton announced he would instead run for state Senate and former state Rep. Sid Miller said he would enter the ag commissioner’s race.
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In Texas, Some Information About High-Risk Dams is Off Limits
State homeland security rules have frustrated public safety officials in Texas seeking to learn more about potentially hazardous dams and the risk of flooding in their areas.
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Troubled Waters
Reused Wastewater Key to Trinity River’s Survival
By virtue of its proximity to three major Texas cities, nearly half of the state’s population relies on the Trinity River for some of its water needs.
