Gulf turbine plan sparks wildlife debate. San Antonio Express-News
In wake of Texas drought, water and politics mix. Austin American-Statesman
Lost Pines forest in Bastrop State Park is threatened. Austin American-Statesman
In Texas, arguing that heat can be a death sentence for prisoners. New York Times
Texas judge invalidates Las Brisas energy air pollution permit. Environment News Service
Budget cuts, drought, wildfires have Texas parks seeking corporate partners for first time. Associated Press
Prof didn’t disclose business ties to fracking. San Antonio Express-News
Texas agency warns it may curtail water rights. Associated Press
Solar deal for CPS set to bring 805 jobs. San Antonio Express-News
Drought helps fracking foes build momentum for recycling. Bloomberg
Solar leaders hopeful on Texas incentives. ClimateWire
Texas ranks last in electrical power reliability. Texas Tribune
Expensive wood waste power plant to push up Austin electric bills. Austin American-Statesman
EPA accuses Energy Future Holdings’ Luminant of pollution violations at two coal plants. Dallas Morning News
North Texas rocked by 11 earthquakes in 40 days. Houston Chronicle
Wind energy industry faces stiff headwind against year’s end deadline. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
City to look at expanding water supply. Houston Chronicle
Greening Houston: Changing the plans. Economist
Texas gets grants for natural gas vehicle research. Houston Chronicle
Texas judge rules atmosphere, air is public trust. Associated Press
Potential loss of tax credit becalms wind industry. Houston Chronicle
The drought is over in Houston and now is increasingly unlikely to return this summer. Houston Chronicle
Texas drought, British heat linked to climate change. Reuters
Rightwing US think tank uses FOI laws to pursue Texas climate scientists. Guardian
Official: Texas electric supply will be tight. Austin American-Statesman
Drought, irrigation depletes Ogallala Aquifer at third largest level on record. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Too big to fail: Can Texas solve windstorm insurance? Corpus Christi Caller-Times
State land commissioner thinking of getting agency into water game. Austin American-Statesman
Texas seeks new water supplies amid drought. NPR
South Texas wastewater plant goes solar. Associated Press
First casualty of greenhouse gas rules may be Texas plant. Houston Chronicle
Drought hits Texas part of Ogallala aquifer. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Ranchers struggle to recover from Texas drought. KUT
Former EPA regional chief Al Armendariz, two months after resigning, joins Sierra Club’s anti-coal campaign. Dallas Morning News
Dry conditions lead to more water woes. San Antonio Express-News
Drilling industry’s recycling efforts a focus of hearing. Texas Tribune
Power line construction well under way. San Angelo Standard-Times
Area records worst smog level in 8 years. Houston Chronicle
Seeking a profitable place to put captured carbon. New York Times