‘Extreme drought’ sets Texas ablaze and may sprawl over the South until midsummer. ClimateWire
Upbeat update on Panhandle wind power promises more in future. Livestock Weekly
Green Mountain solar leases give homeowners bragging rights. Dallas Morning News
Austin considers raising your water bill with sustainability fee. KUT
Solar rebate legislation could have a chance in the Legislature. Austin American-Statesman
Rick Perry says Governor’s Mansion will have solar energy panels. Dallas Morning News
Report: Rio Grande water flow could decline up to 14 percent. Associated Press
A city built on oil discovers how precious its water can be. Texas Tribune
NRG will no longer invest in STP expansion. San Antonio Express-News
Senate votes to establish energy policy committee. Associated Press
Legislation to save solar heads to Austin. El Paso Inc.
Texas’ bad wildfire year might not indicate climate change, but it shows pattern, scientists say. Dallas Morning News
Can US handle historic Texas wildfires? Christian Science Monitor
Texas natural gas tax break: Needed boost or handout? Fuel Fix
‘Fracking’ for natural gas also splits towns and families. Associated Press
Fast start to fire season as wildfires scorch Texas. Climate Central
Texas Oil & Gas Accountability Project seeks more drilling oversight. Fort Worth Star Telegram
The ‘greening’ of Fiesta. San Antonio Express-News
Texas lawmakers mull reducing natural gas tax break. Texas Tribune
Solar power initiative reworked. San Angelo Standard-Times
A new Pickens Plan: Good for the U.S. or just for T. Boone? Yale Environment 360
Texas gov.: State drivers should think electric. Associated Press
Lawmakers debate regulations for wind turbines. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Report: Texas power plants key cause of smog. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas continues domination in wind power. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas drought now extreme. Any relief in sight? Houston Chronicle
Houston companies along for the ride as Pickens touts natural gas vehicles. Houston Business Journal
Panel says water habits need to change. Midland Reporter-Telegram
Austin LEEDS the way. The Horn
Backers say solar power bill could result in electricity equivalent to a reactor. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Bill would tie EPA rules to effect on jobs. Houston Chronicle
Green home builders take root in Houston area. Houston Chronicle
Roma students use pens to fight against climate change. McAllen Monitor
Move to natural gas vehicles accelerates. Houston Chronicle
Controversy swirls around water bill at hearing. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Citizens of the shale (five-part series). Denton Record Chronicle
Rail plan features 40 stations, new spur to Hancock Center. Austin American-Statesman