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Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their ...

The new guidelines for permitting wastewater disposal wells are likely to increase the costs of oil producers, as the crude price is low.

California’s controversial rail project is about to lose federal funding, but powerful Democrats are doubling down on their ...

AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 557 original drilling permits in May 2025. The total includes 504 ...

“We had a great session,” said Railroad Commission Chair Christi Craddick, who was in Midland on Thursday for Gov. Greg ...

New guidelines on permitting for wastewater disposal wells in Texas are threatening to drive oil producers' costs higher as ...

Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state resources ahead of a severe weather threat in West Texas and the Panhandle. Here's what you need to know.

In recent years, the City of Victoria has faced recycling problems in a number of neighborhoods. High contamination levels in ...

Governor Abbott has activated state emergency response resources, including the Texas National Guard, Texas Parks and ...

DALLAS - North Texas saw damaging winds and heavy rains from Sunday night into Monday morning. Some storms saw 80+ miles per ...