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Coastal Texas Towns Still Struggling From Harvey’s Economic Impact
Posted on · Restaurants and bars in the Port Aransas are back and "strong," but the area is still dealing with a loss of hotel rooms
Energy & Environment
In-Depth
As Post-Harvey Buyout Money Rolls In, Some Have Already Given Up On The Program
Posted on · Officials say about 20 percent of the people approved for home buyouts since Harvey have dropped out of the program.
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Texas Releases Plan To Use BP Oil Spill Money For Harvey Recovery
Posted on · The state wants to spend more than $31 million on economic and ecological restoration efforts.
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Texas Poised For ‘Dramatic’ Uptick In Oil And Gas Deals
Posted on · An upcoming report says drillers plan to sell off "non-core" assets in search of stronger cash flow.
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Corps Funding Will Cover Less Than A Third The Cost Of A Coastal Spine
Posted on · The Army Corps of Engineers has allocated nearly $4 billion to the project, which aims to guard Greater Houston against a storm surge from a major hurricane.
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Months After Harvey Damage, High Levels Of Toxins Still Present At San Jacinto River Superfund Site
Posted on · The agency says toxins haven't spilled beyond the Superfund site, though they have been "exposed."
Energy & Environment
Texas Environmental Group Says It Will Keep Up The Pressure To Get Rid Of Styrofoam Cups
Posted on · After criticizing Whataburger and other fast food chains over their use of Styrofoam cups, a Texas environmental group is taking its complaints to lawmakers. The group wants the state to give cities more authority to ban single-use containers.
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Abbott Asks Trump To ‘Reconsider’ Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
Posted on · Echoing comments from trade groups, the governor says the tariffs could hinder growth in the oil and gas industry.
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Oil Companies Report Strong Labor Market Amid Drilling Increases
Posted on · A quarterly survey of oil executives points to "rapid growth" in employment.
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Northern California Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Burn Homes
Posted on · bout 3,000 residents evacuated homes in Lake County, about 120 miles (193 kilometers) north of San Francisco
Immigration
Along Ship Channel, Houston’s Manchester Neighborhood Grapples With Poor Air Quality
Posted on · Surrounded by two major highways, the ship channel and a Valero Refinery, residents of this Southeast Houston community breathe in air polluted by a number of different contaminants
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What Friday’s OPEC Meeting Could Mean For Texas
Posted on · Texas drillers are dealing with other headaches that could complicate the OPEC effect
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Sea Level Rise Threatens Thousands Of Texas Gulf Coast Homes, Report Says
Posted on · About 5,000 coastal homes in the Galveston area alone could see repeated flooding from tides within the next 30 years.
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Houston’s Fire Chief Says EPA Is ‘Going In The Wrong Direction’ On Chemical Safety Rules
Posted on · A new version of an Obama-era rule keeps a requirement for companies to share emergency plans with local authorities, but allows flexibility on details that could pose security risks.
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Permian Oil Production To More Than Double By 2023, Report Says
Posted on · IHS Markit expects "stunning" growth in oil pumped from West Texas and bound for countries around the world.