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Texas
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 17, 2022
In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.
States are being sued for trying to "claw back" pandemic unemployment benefits
by
Paul Flahive
Oct 14, 2022
Texas, for instance, sent out more than 1 million overpayment notices since the pandemic began.
How much tax-funded tourist promotion money does a popular destination need?
Aug 18, 2022
In the tourist hot spot of the Texas Big Bend, some raise concerns about taxes used to promote even more tourism.
What might new leadership at ERCOT mean for the troubled Texas power grid?
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 16, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas' new CEO has experience working under a different power pricing model — a capacity market.
Texas power grid operator asks customers to limit afternoon AC use
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 11, 2022
With temperatures in triple digits in much of the state, air conditioning is creating heavy demand on a system that has had problems in the past.
In Texas, conservationists push for stricter land protections at a popular national park
May 16, 2022
Visitor numbers have skyrocketed at Big Bend, prompting calls for a wilderness designation to better protect the park’s pristine landscape.
Should utilities rethink the power transmission model?
by
Andy Uhler
May 9, 2022
Some say lawmakers are trying to solve 21st century problems with 20th century solutions.
For public good, not for profit.
Parents of transgender children in Texas face a hard choice: stay or go
by
Amy Scott
Mar 31, 2022
A new state policy threatens families and doctors who provide gender-affirming medical care.
As a cold front moves in, Texas residents hope there's no repeat of last year's blackouts
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 3, 2022
Despite efforts to strengthen the electric grid, Gov. Greg Abbott has said there's no guarantee that the power will stay on.
Texas county returns millions in unspent federal rent relief
by
Jen Rice
Dec 30, 2021
Montgomery County officials say there’s been minimal demand for county funds, but others say that’s because the county didn’t make it easily available to renters.