City Council adopts stricter development rules for Houston’s floodplains. Houston Chronicle
A fierce opponent of the Endangered Species Act is picked to oversee Interior’s wildlife policy. Washington Post
As more Texans ‘Give a Whoop,’ hope for saving iconic cranes – and coast. Christian Science Monitor
Brutal choice in Houston: Sell home at a loss or face new floods. New York Times
US judge dismisses Exxon lawsuit to stop climate change probes. Reuters
Middle schoolers aim to make Houston plastic bag free. Houston Chronicle
Texas sinkholes: oil and gas drilling increases threat, scientists warn. The Guardian
How Trump favored Texas over Puerto Rico. Politico