In-Depth
Houston Homeowners Say The Government Owes Them For Flooding Their Homes After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · The cases could have implications for who's liable for the damage from future storms.
Energy & Environment
Politics
Jailed Citgo Executives In Limbo Amid Venezuela Turmoil
Posted on · The families of the so-called Citgo 6 complain the men are being held in inhumane conditions, sharing overcrowded basement cells built for 22 people with nearly four times that number of inmates.
In-Depth
3 Questions Answered About The Planned Natural Gas Pipeline In Central Texas
Posted on · With no public engagement process required for routing and building a pipeline, many residents feel left in the dark about how pipelines work, their potential risks and benefits and what rights landowners have.
Business
Report: Texas Electricity Consumers Face Too Many Hidden Fees
Posted on · A consumer advocacy group recommends regulators do more to help consumers choose the right electricity plan.
Politics
Partnership Pushes For $3 Billion From Texas Rainy Day Fund For Harvey Relief, Flood Control Infrastructure
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership, like Governor Greg Abbott, has named disaster recovery one of its top priorities for the 2019 Texas Legislature.
Energy & Environment
Butterflies Vs. Border Wall: National Butterfly Center Seeks Restraining Order
Posted on · The center says government officials have already cut down trees on its private property in anticipation of a border wall. The planned wall would split its property in two.
Transportation
Judge’s Ruling Could Have Big Implications For Proposed High-Speed Rail Line
Posted on · The ruling could prevent the rail line’s developers from using eminent domain to acquire land for the project.
Houston Matters
Report: U.S. Will Be A Net Exporter Of Energy By 2020
Posted on · Houston Matters learns more about the annual industry outlook from the Energy Information Administration.
In-Depth
Despite Booming Economy, A Skyrocketing Cost-Of-Living Makes The Permian Basin Unaffordable For Many
Posted on · “If it’s a bust, they’re out of work. If it’s a boom, they can’t afford to live here.”
News
Hill Country Town Picks Up Pieces After Sand Plants Head West
Posted on · Sand-mining operations are moving west to be closer to oil operations, leaving behind small towns that depended on the industry.
Texas
Report: Unauthorized Air Pollution In Texas Up 27 Percent In 2017
Posted on · An analysis by the research arm of Environment Texas found 275 companies across the state reported emitting 63 million pounds of hazardous and climate-warming pollutants from their facilities in 2017.
In-Depth
Central Texas Pipeline Reignites Fight Over Land Rights
Posted on · A fight is brewing in Texas Hill Country, where company Kinder Morgan plans to lay a part of its 430-mile natural gas Permian Highway Pipeline.
Business
Growing Japanese Investment In Houston Fueled By Need For LNG
Posted on · Houston exports to Japan have multiplied over the past decade.
Energy & Environment
Report: Permian Basin Oil Producers Flaring More Natural Gas Than Reported
Posted on · An analysis of government satellite data by the Environmental Defense Fund shows that the amount of natural gas that energy companies burned off in 2017 is twice as high as what they reported to state regulators.
Energy & Environment
New Study Looks At Environmental Dangers Posed By Cruise Ship Emissions
Posted on · Researchers say emissions can pose a threat to coastal cities like Galveston that are working to lure more cruise business.