Texas’ second oil boom costs precious water. San Angelo Standard-Times
President issues disaster declaration for Texas counties. Dallas Morning News
Most of Texas at highest intensity level of drought. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Exxon cut financing to climate skeptics, group says. New York Times
Dire Texas drought expands, rains this week futile. Reuters
Texas wetland restoration could be model for Gulf. Associated Press
Study: Houston among top 20 ‘green cities’ in North America. Houston Chronicle
Record 236 Texas counties ban outdoor burning. Associated Press
Risk of fire prevents Fourth of July firework events. Daily Texan
Texas-size drought dries up Lake Travis. NPR
Did Exxon-Mobil break its promise to stop funding climate change deniers? Mother Jones
Water-starved town may face draconian restrictions. Texas Tribune
Feds: All of drought-stricken Texas now a disaster. Associated Press
$400 million impact seen from East Texas wildfires. Associated Press
Texas wildfires break out in places not usually threatened. KWTX
How El Paso is beating the worst drought in a generation. Guardian
Parker County couple sues Range Resources in water pollution case. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Proposed coal plant’s water plan stirs debate. Texas Tribune
Some water well owners feel harassed by water-conscious neighbors. Midland Reporter-Telegram
Focus shifts to Texas in bad year for wildfires. Reuters
Drought leads to increased grasshopper population, problems. Mineral Wells Index
Houston lures clean energy companies seeking new home base. SolveClimate News
In Austin, growing water needs – and conservation and As Texas lake levels fall, residents fret. Texas Tribune
San Antonio coal plant to be 1st in Texas to close. Associated Press
San Antonio wins new jobs in clean energy. San Antonio Express-News
20 wildfires rake through drought-plagued Texas. Associated Press
Extreme heat having impact on wildlife. KVUE
Dwindling lakes, growing water demand in Central Texas. Texas Tribune
Water Fall: Austin’s water conservation goals are drying up. Austin Chronicle
Annise Parker ranks top among nation’s mayors for climate protection. Culture Map Houston
Ranchers struggle in drought. Wichita Times Record News
Wind energy company proposes massive leases off South Texas coast. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Midland and Odessa grapple with water concerns. Texas Tribune
Houston’s first half of June the hottest ever by far. Houston Chronicle
LCRA postpones water purchase request from White Stallion until August. Victoria Advocate
Drought threatens Texas oil boom. Bloomberg
Some Texas lawmakers say light bulb bill is bright idea. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
LCRA to consider water deal for power plant. Austin American-Statesman
Drought drinking up West Texas water supply. KERA
Arizona wildfires threaten electric grid supplying West Texas. KUT
The Dallas bike plan passed: Now what? Pegasus News
Eagle Ford crude … destined for export? The Barrel
Post-session, some environmentalists feel they dodged a bullet. Austin American-Statesman
Texas drought continues to set records, no relief in sight. Texas A&M University release
Texas lawmakers OK changes to hurricane insurance. Associated Press
Federal court won’t dismiss lawsuit against Exxon. Associated Press
LCRA general manager to step down July 1. Austin American-Statesman
Greenhouse gas emission rules for vehicles unlawful, Texas official says. Austin American-Statesman
Texas passes bills promoting energy efficiency. Texas Tribune
City faces water woes. Amarillo Globe-News
CenterPoint in power struggle over transmission line plan. Houston Chronicle
City rolls out solar-powered bins downtown. El Paso Inc.
UT Pickle campus’ solar power system billed as Austin’s largest. Austin American-Statesman
Hurricane season’s here, and Texas readiness is in question. Houston Chronicle
Environmental Defense Fund wins motion against White Stallion air permit. Victoria Advocate
New fracturing disclosure rules may take awhile. Houston Chronicle
Firefighters battle flare-ups after wildfires destroy 13 homes near Amarillo. Morris News Service
Solar program’s profile dimmer. San Antonio Express News
Texas Legislature has mixed environmental results. Associated Press
Drought puts wildlife in precarious position. Houston Chronicle
Drought conditions in Texas strain power transmission lines. Bloomberg
Hot air / The effect of climate change on our children’s lungs. Health Leader (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
Oil in shale sets off a boom in Texas. New York Times
Company proposes hydropower plant at Longhorn Dam. Austin American-Statesman