Scientists in Texas Panhandle try to build a better wind turbine. Dallas Morning News

Report: EPA followed rules in North Texas drilling case. Texas Tribune

Hydraulic fracking for gas uses less water than coal plants, University of Texas study finds. Houston Business Journal

South Texas oil boom turns water into gold. San Antonio Express-News

Houston’s growing alternative-fuel fleet among nation’s largest. Houston Chronicle

Houston mayor says climate change presents difficult choices. San Antonio Express-News

Dallas OKs gas drilling rules that are among nation’s tightest. Dallas Morning News

Shaking in Texas makes officials worry about injection from drilling. EnergyWire

Exxon among large companies prepared to pay price on carbon. New York Times

Beleaguered Texas town struggles with Keystone XL. Postmedia News