Texas regulator drafts frac fluid disclosure rule. Houston Chronicle
Parched Tarrant County cities moving to control water usage by drillers. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Power plant troubles go beyond heat and drought. Houston Chronicle
More power plant woes likely if Texas drought drags into winter. Houston Chronicle
Can clean energy drive job creation? San Antonio, Austin take different routes to find out. Austin American-Statesman
This summer’s drought may worsen next year. Houston Chronicle
Offshore wind Texas-style: Fast and big. SmartPlanet
Drought tests W. Texas town known to endure in tough land. Houston Chronicle
Texas drought will harm wildlife habitat for years. Associated Press
Average temps on rise in SA. San Antonio Express-News
Heated situations: How does the hot weather impact crime? Dallas Morning News
No relief in sight for Texas heat and drought. Reuters
City Council moves ahead on plastic bag ban. Austin American-Statesman
Drought damages Texas infrastructure. Texas Tribune
Austin says car-charging stations will be ready by September. Austin American-Statesman
Solar panel keeps man’s electricity bill cool. KRIV
LCRA cancels vote on water deal. Austin American-Statesman
Texas power grid operator issues emergency alert, calls for conservation. Dallas Morning News
Texas heat pushes state power grid to the max. Houston Business Journal
Texas battles record heat wave. KSAT
Q&A: Smitherman looks back on the PUC, ahead to the Railroad Commission. Houston Chronicle
Proposed transmission line could ease RGV’s electricity woes. McAllen Monitor
Cities differ on saving water. Amarillo Globe-News
Texas Gulf oysters suffer in drought just as Louisiana and Mississippi productivity drops. Washington Post
Privatized water suppliers … what could go wrong? Texas Observer