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GOP runoff for Railroad commissioner asks voters, ‘What is the job of a Texas oil regulator?’

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Posted on May 20, 2022 · The Republican primary contest between challenger Sarah Stogner and incumbent Wayne Christian has been characterized by twists and turns, accusations of corruption and some light nudity.

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Early voting for the primary runoffs starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

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Posted on May 16, 2022 · Here's where to vote and who's on the ballot.

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Posted on July 13, 2023 · We learn about the short life of Laura Lee Lane Weinzierl, what studying microscopic fossils undegorund can tell us about where to look for oil and gas, and how work like hers helped transform Houston and Texas.

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Saudi Arabia plans to cut oil production again – what does it mean for Houstonians?

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Posted on June 6, 2023 · We consider the potential impact on Houstonians at the gas pumps, and on our oil and gas industry.

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Oil production and gas prices (June 6, 2023)

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Posted on June 6, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We talk about Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production and what that may mean for the oil and gas industry here in Houston and gas prices for consumers in the busy summer travel months.

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Why is the energy transition not happening faster? 

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Posted on April 20, 2023 · Houston Matters examines how energy and the environment in Houston have changed in the last decade.

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