The latest environment news from The Texas Tribune.
Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, has served in the U.S. House for 26 years. If her party wins control of the chamber, she's well positioned to become the first African-American representative from Texas to lead a standing committee in Congress. Full Story
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As the floodwaters rose around the plant last year, chemicals began to overheat and then degrade, leading to a series of burns and huge plumes of black smoke. Full Story
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As the city in Hays County decides how to move forward with a wastewater treatment plant, residents worry that outsourcing services to a corporation could put the Blue Hole swimming area at risk. Full Story
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The settlement will end a "citizen suit" against Pasadena Refining System that alleges years of air pollution violations. Under the Clean Air Act, citizens may sue companies if government regulators fail to act. Full Story
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The allegations come as the Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to build at least 33 miles of wall or other barriers in the Rio Grande Valley. Full Story
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Allowing Mexico to fall short on its water deliveries is "rewarding bad behavior," state Rep. Lyle Larson said. But the commission that monitors the treaty says Mexico is currently ahead with its water obligations. Full Story
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday officially deemed Bexar County noncompliant with new, stricter ozone standards enacted under the Obama administration. The so-called "nonattainment designation" will come with stricter federal scrutiny that state and local officials say will adversely impact the local economy. Full Story
The latest aerial survey shows there are thousands more of the grouse in the Texas Panhandle and four surrounding states. Still, the total is tens of thousands short of what endangered species experts say is needed to achieve true conservation. Full Story
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Across the country, hundreds of candidates with academic or professional experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics have left their businesses and laboratories to compete in state legislative contests, congressional elections and even governor’s races. Full Story
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City officials credit the improvement to a change in how water is treated. Full Story
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Other Texas cities have built underground channels to divert stormwater. Experts say it might not be the right way to go for Houston, but that it's still worth exploring. Full Story
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Almost a year after Hurricane Harvey dumped historic rains on Texas, the state will receive more than $5 billion for a range of flood control projects, repairs and studies, the Trump administration announced Thursday. Full Story
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Residents watched cautiously as parts of the city received up to 8 inches of rain. Full Story
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Hays County well owners thought they won the water fight against Houston-based Electro Purification three years ago. Now, regulators are left trying to balance residential priorities with business interests. Full Story
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The high court's decision lowers the burden of proof for states locked in similar water battles with upstream neighbors. Full Story
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The state's highest civil court has ruled that Laredo's ban on plastic bags violates state law. Full Story
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The state comptroller's office went back to the drawing board after the failure of a 6-year-old plan to protect the dunes sagebrush lizard that relied on voluntary participation by the oil and gas industry. Full Story
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Webb County officials say they want to rely on the latest science to ensure the site is safe from floods. The company behind the proposed landfill thinks opponents are playing politics to delay construction. Full Story
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Voters will weigh in on the bond proposal on Aug. 25, the one-year anniversary of when Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas. Full Story
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People along the Texas coast should consider buying insurance, packing an emergency supply kit and learning their evacuation routes now. Full Story
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