Long-term housing is a pressing need after last weekโs storms left another 490 residences needing repairs, the governor said.
Environment
Coverage of climate, conservation, natural resources, and environmental policy shaping the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Texarkana region embraces lithium mining potential
Texarkanaโs first lithium symposium marked a milestone for Texas lithium development, laying the groundwork for discussions on critical issues.
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As flooded Texas towns recover, downstream river levels haven’t yet peaked
While Gov. Greg Abbott declared โthe worst of the rain is behind us,โ he cautioned that rivers in the hardest-hit counties still pose a danger.
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Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood
Emergency responders say better tools and preparation also played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.
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Uvalde residents shocked by rare flooding that ripped through homes
The weekโs prolonged flooding hit Uvalde harder than almost anywhere else in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Homeowners never imagined theyโd have to deal with a flood in the South Texas city.
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New flooding haunts Hill Country residents a year after historic disaster
Residents experiencing flooding on Thursday similar to 2025โs catastrophic July 4 event describe a new sense of preparedness but the same intense anxieties.
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Where to find flooding resources and how to help impacted Texans
From addressing storm damage to mental health needs, hereโs how to help or find resources.
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Brownsville lands $3.2B AI drone tech company. Community members question the impact it could bring.
Saronic Technologies accepted a tax incentive deal on the promise of bringing 10,000 jobs in 10 years. Critics say this deal comes with a caveat.
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Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texansโ voice on certain air permits used by data centers
The change would give states greater power on deciding how much notice and public input residents receive before such permits are approved or denied.
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East Texas counties move to protect groundwater with new conservation district
More than a dozen counties in Northeast Texas have signed resolutions to create a groundwater conservation district in a bid to protect local groundwater.
