In a web video titled “Future Generations,” Republican agriculture commissioner candidate Eric Opiela highlights his deep ranching roots in South Texas and criticizes the White House’s policies.
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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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San Antonio Officials Investigating Eagle Ford Shale’s Effect on Ozone
As the ozone rating in San Antonio continues its slow upward march, area officials are beginning to investigate whether oil and gas drilling in the Eagle Ford Shale has anything to do with it. But their efforts are fraught with complications.
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Restrictions to Increase as Edwards Aquifer at Near-Historic Low
The Edwards Aquifer is the subject of new pumping restrictions that are being announced Wednesday. San Antonio’s water utility, which relies significantly on the aquifer, says that the city can avoid further restrictions of its own if it follows the authority’s guidelines.
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Study: High Levels of Arsenic Found in Water Near Natural Gas Sites
A new study of water quality in the Barnett Shale region has found high levels of arsenic in wells that are closer to natural gas extraction sites. It’s sure to fuel an already fierce debate over the impacts of hydraulic fracturing.
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Farmers Look to TCEQ to Restore Water to Dry Crops
Farmers who rely on the Brazos River say they are “out of water and out of luck” because the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has curtailed their use of water from the river.
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Turner: Needy Should Apply for Electricity Rebates
State Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, on Thursday urged low-income Texans to participate in a program that provides rebates on their electric bills. The Legislature increased the discount to 82 percent this year, but the program is set to expire.
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Despite Challenges, Texas’ Electric Grid Ranks High
A new report ranks Texas first out of 41 states for improvements in its electric grid. But that doesn’t mean electricity prices are lower for most Texans — or that the grid doesn’t face serious challenges.
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New Technology Aids in Search for Untapped Oil Fields
In Texas, scientists have found that small amounts of oil and gas seepage lead to subtle changes in soil and rock formations — a discovery that could prove fruitful for oil and gas companies looking for undiscovered oil fields.
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Troubled Waters
Debate Builds Over How to Save San Saba River
About 140 miles long, the San Saba River in Central Texas is not considered one of the state’s major waterways, but it illustrates — in a state still dealing with a serious drought — the sensitivities surrounding the use of a limited resource.
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Interactive: Abbott vs. the Federal Government
Led by Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas has fought the federal government for control over various issues, including environmental regulation and oversight of voting laws. Use this interactive to look at the current legal battles.