Monthly Archives: July 2017
Construction of first border wall segment to begin sooner than expected along Rio Grande
Federal officials plan to start construction this fall on 3 miles of border barrier through a South Texas wildlife refuge.
Sharyland-Oncor deal promises lower electricity rates in West Texas
By Caroline Halter Approximately 39,000 Sharyland customers in West Texas will soon become customers of the state’s largest privately held utility, Oncor. It’s part of an asset swap between the two companies that was announced on Monday, July 24.
Balmorhea State Park Works to Preserve Resources Amid Growing Popularity
Balmorhea State Park is home to the largest spring-fed swimming pool in the world. Each day, the San Solomon Springs pumps 15 million gallons of fresh water through the pool. But what used to be a hidden gem in the … Continue reading
Border funding bill passes U.S. House; Texans vote along party lines
A legislative measure that will fund part of a border wall passed the U.S. House on Thursday, but its prospects in the U.S. Senate look grim.
Texas Congressman Introduces SMART Act, Calls for Tech-Minded Approach to Border Security
Congressman Will Hurd, who represents much of far West Texas, has introduced a bill aimed at using tech in order to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Some in Agriculture Industry Hesitant about NAFTA renegotiation
Last week President Trump released a 17-page outline of proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement. And just this week Texas Representative Mike Conaway discussed the matter at a House Committee on Agriculture, where industry leaders sounded off.
Permit Granted to Export Water from Fort Stockton
Almost a decade after filing its first application, the family of oilman Clayton Williams has been granted a permit to pump millions of gallons of water out of Pecos County. The permit was granted by the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation … Continue reading
Former Rep. Pete Gallego is Touring the District, Mulling Another Run
Former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego is heavily weighing his options. The one-time representative says he’s considering another run for congress, which would pit him up against current District 23 representative Will Hurd for a fourth time. We caught up with Gallego this week … Continue reading
Rep. Will Hurd calls for ‘smart wall’ at House subcommittee hearing
The House Homeland Security Committee held a subcommittee hearing on border security in Washington on Tuesday. The subcommittee on border and maritime security heard from experts testifying on how technology is used to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Midland’s Oil Boom Brings An Unwanted Side Effect: Meth Abuse
Fortunes in the oil fields are rising, along with methamphetamine use among workers.