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Today on Texas Standard: Unregulated power lines for oil and gas drilling could be sparking wildfires

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Today on Texas Standard: Unregulated power lines for oil and gas drilling could be sparking wildfires

When new oil and gas drilling sites pop up in Texas, they need electricity. Often times that means the companies drilling the wells are putting up their own power lines and electric infrastructure. Now, an investigation from The Texas Tribune finds those power lines are largely unregulated. By Texas StandardAugust 5, 2024 9:13 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows

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“Now is the time to take action”: Carbon monoxide poisonings after Hurricane Beryl are the highest since Texas winter storm

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“Now is the time to take action”: Carbon monoxide poisonings after Hurricane Beryl are the highest since Texas winter storm

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. Also, sign up for The Brief, our…

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Lakewood Church opens its doors for members of Lighthouse Church after it was damaged during Hurricane Beryl

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Lakewood Church opens its doors for members of Lighthouse Church after it was damaged during Hurricane Beryl

Lighthouse Church will host service every Sunday in August at Lakewood Church. HOUSTON — A Houston church is lending a helping hand to another mega-church after Hurricane Beryl caused severe damage. Lakewood Church opened its doors to a couple thousand members of Lighthouse Church Sunday night for service. According to Lighthouse Church, they have about 3,500 members who attend service in person every week, but after Beryl hit, they were left with no place to…

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Lakewood Church opens its doors for members of Lighthouse Church after it was damaged during Hurricane Beryl

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Lakewood Church opens its doors for members of Lighthouse Church after it was damaged during Hurricane Beryl

Lighthouse Church will host service every Sunday in August at Lakewood Church. HOUSTON — A Houston church is lending a helping hand to another mega-church after Hurricane Beryl caused severe damage. Lakewood Church opened its doors to a couple thousand members of Lighthouse Church Sunday night for service. According to Lighthouse Church, they have about 3,500 members who attend service in person every week, but after Beryl hit, they were left with no place to…

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How a tropical storm led to the wettest July at the Austin airport

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How a tropical storm led to the wettest July at the Austin airport

Tropical Storm Claudette is widely remembered as one of the wettest tropical systems ever to hit Texas, and Austin was no exception. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s no secret that Central Texas had a well above-average July when it came to precipitation this year. Both main reporting sites – Camp Mabry and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – recorded well over their respective average rainfall of 1.96 inches and 2.16 inches, respectively. The airport had a rogue heavy…

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Tropical Storm warnings issued for Florida as disturbance moves over Cuba

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Tropical Storm warnings issued for Florida as disturbance moves over Cuba

Potential Tropical Cyclone Four likely to take on the name Debby as it heads toward Florida HOUSTON — Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is a tropical wave drifting across Cuba has been highlighted by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for potential development. The disturbance now has a 90% chance of development into a tropical depression within the next seven days. If it does become a tropical storm, it will take on the name Debby. The tropical…

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Unregulated oilfield power lines are suspected of sparking Texas wildfires

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Unregulated oilfield power lines are suspected of sparking Texas wildfires

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. When a spate of wildfires tore across the Texas Panhandle in February and scorched 20,000 acres of Craig Cowden’s ranch near…

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City of Taylor looking at ways to prevent flooding

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City of Taylor looking at ways to prevent flooding

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Taylor is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar flood prevention plan. The project calls improvements to a north Taylor neighborhood prone to flooding. Daniel Seguin, the communications director for the city of Taylor, said the city is looking at $11 million for flood prevention improvements. One of the locations in the plan is near Drake Lane and Donna Drive. “The Donna Channel project is going to create a detention pond…

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City of Taylor's new flood plan aims to protect neighborhood with history of flooding

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City of Taylor's new flood plan aims to protect neighborhood with history of flooding

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Taylor is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar flood prevention plan. The project calls improvements to a north Taylor neighborhood prone to flooding. Daniel Seguin, the communications director for the city of Taylor, said the city is looking at $11 million for flood prevention improvements. One of the locations in the plan is near Drake Lane and Donna Drive. “The Donna Channel project is going to create a detention pond…

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Houston Humane Society needs help to recover from Hurricane Beryl

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Houston Humane Society needs help to recover from Hurricane Beryl

Beryl left behind a lot of damage at the Humane Society’s southwest Houston property, including uprooted trees, downed fences and shattered glass. HOUSTON — It’s been three weeks since Beryl slammed the Houston area as a Category 1 hurricane and caused extensive damage.  The Houston Humane Society is still trying to recover from the natural disaster while caring for hundreds of homeless animals.  “Even before the storm, we were operating at full capacity,” shelter director Aaron…

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Texas Senate committee looks at Centerpoint response to Hurricane Beryl

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Texas Senate committee looks at Centerpoint response to Hurricane Beryl

Since the storm, Centerpoint has apologized to customers and rolled out a $2 billion “resiliency plan” that includes things like using stronger power poles. AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area were without power for days. On Monday, state lawmakers in Austin looked at how to keep it from happening again. A hearing at the Texas Capitol centered around energy company Centerpoint’s handling of…

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California wildfire continues to burn as firefight looks to take advantage of cooler weather

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California wildfire continues to burn as firefight looks to take advantage of cooler weather

The fire is now at more than 348,000 acres. Fire crews hope Saturday’s cooler weather will help. BUTTE COUNTY, Calif — The Park Fire continued spreading overnight northeast of Chico with evacuations in both Butte and Tehama counties Friday. Cal Fire said the fire is at about  348,000 acres and not any containment as of Saturday morning. The fire stood at 480 square miles and was moving quickly north and east after igniting Wednesday when authorities…

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Even light rain causing flash flooding issues on Houston's north side

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Even light rain causing flash flooding issues on Houston's north side

Flash flooding sweeps through yet again, leaving drivers stranded and roads impassable. HOUSTON — Community members said light rain flooded ditches on Friday, and with so much new construction, the water doesn’t move like it used to. They said there’s a never-ending fear of what the next rain brings. The water-swollen ditches in Acres Homes are an unfortunate, but regular, part of the scenery. And it’s just about too much to take. “You get knocked…

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LIST: High water locations, street flooding as heavy rain falls in the Houston area

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LIST: High water locations, street flooding as heavy rain falls in the Houston area

This list of high-water spots from Houston TranStar will be updated automatically. HOUSTON — Here in Houston, it doesn’t take a lot of standing water to damage your car. You can lose control or stall in less than six inches of water. In just a foot of water, your car can start to float. In only two feet of water, your car can easily be carried away while you’re still in it. If you encounter…

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Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas

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Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas

Energy Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas In the Permian Basin, where oil and gas are plentiful along with wind and solar energy, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are setting up huge data centers. Most locals are welcoming, but many are confused.  By Sasha von Oldershausen Sasha von Oldershausen Sasha von Oldershausen is an associate editor who writes about news and politics. View Articles Twitter RSS July 25, 2024 Texas Monthly; Getty Sporting work…

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