Across the Gulf Coast, fences toppled, awnings ripped, business signs soared away and traffic lights twisted askew.
Environment
Coverage of climate, conservation, natural resources, and environmental policy shaping the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Hurricane Beryl
Tropical Storm Beryl is on a path to hit the Texas coast as a hurricane Monday
At least two counties, Nueces and Refugio, have issued mandatory evacuation orders.
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Environment
Old pipes cause Texas cities to lose tens of billions of gallons of water each year
The lost water costs the cities millions and heightens the state’s water supply challenges.
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Environment
Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas.
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Guides
How to stay safe in the Texas heat
As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.
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Graphics and data reporting
Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say
Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.
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Energy
Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells
The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term.
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Environment
Odessa residents face another water outage
The fast-growing Permian Basin city has faced years of water problems due to crumbling infrastructure. The system last shut off in May.
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East Texas Floods
More than 100 Texas counties lack plans to curb damage from natural disasters
The plans, which are required by the federal government to access certain grants after a natural disaster, are laborious to assemble — especially for rural counties.