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Activists And Researchers Are Working To Keep Tabs On Oil And Gas Emissions Near Balmorhea
By Mitch Borden Funky smelling fumes, dimmer skies, and increased health concerns have all been reported by residents in the Southwest corner of the Permian Basin as the oil and gas industry expands. Growth has been happening north of the … Continue reading
Fundraiser for Balmorhea Pool Repairs Raises $651K So Far
By Travis Bubenik, Houston Public Media A fundraiser to pay for repairs at a popular West Texas swimming hole is in its home stretch. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation —separate from the parks department— is trying to hit a million-dollar … Continue reading
Repair Work Begins At Balmorhea State Park Pool, Will Take ‘Several Months’ To Reopen
Repair work to the historic Balmorhea State Park swimming pool is officially underway. In September, contractors started the initial repair process. Officials say it’s still unclear just how long it will be until the pool reopens.
Apache Corporation Partners with Foundation to Cover Pool Repairs at Balmorhea
There’s new information this week on repairs for one of Texas’s most loved and missed swimming spots. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation announced they’re partnering with energy company Apache Corporation to cover pool repairs at Balmorhea State Park.
Closure at Balmorhea State Park Leaves Visitors, Businesses Adrift
Last month, Balmorhea State Park announced it would be closing its pool for an undetermined amount of time. The reason: park officials say they found a crack in the pool wall and it could be unsafe for swimmers. For many, … Continue reading
With State Park Pool Closed, Balmorhea is in For a Long, Hot Summer
The community, which depends heavily on the pool to attract tourists, is currently benefiting from the Permian Basin oil boom.
U.T. Arlington’s C.L.E.A.R. is Researching Produced Water Recycling
The upswing of oil and gas production has spurred scientists and researchers to look at ways to diminish the potential impact of oil and gas production on water resources. In West Texas, part of the solution could mean finding effective ways to recycle … Continue reading
Rising Concerns That New Oilfield Could Threaten Balmorhea Springs
The recent discovery of a massive oilfield in West Texas has many in the region on edge. Some are anticipating on a flow of jobs to the area but others are concerned that the drilling will spoil the desert’s beloved … Continue reading
Residents Considering Possibility of More Drilling in the Balmorhea Area
This story has been updated to reflect developments after Wednesday night’s Balmorhea I.S.D. board of trustees meeting. At a meeting Wednesday evening, the Balmorhea Independent School District’s board of trustees was set to consider the possibility of leasing some of the district’s mineral … Continue reading
Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Approve 50-Acre Expansion Plan for Balmorhea State Park
Updated Thursday, January 21 – 1:50 PM Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners have unanimously approved a planned 50-acre expansion at Balmorhea State Park. The vote came at a Thursday morning meeting. Under the proposal, the popular spring-fed swimming hole in West … Continue reading