Environmental group says Texas fails to hold repeat polluters accountable for unexpected emissions
A new report found that companies in Texas have had 21,000 unexpected pollution releases that emitted 400,000 tons of air pollution over six years, but only 1% of them prompted action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Federal agency offers $20K reward for tips after dolphin harassed on Texas beach dies
Theย National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationย is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that can help identify the beachgoers responsible for harassing a sick dolphin on a Texas beach last month before it died.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for Brazoria County after deadly amoeba found in water supply
LAKE JACKSON, Texas. โ A disaster declaration was issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday for Brazoria County after Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly amoeba, was found in the city of Lake Jacksonโs water supply, according to the governorโs office. โThe state of Texas is taking swift action to respond to the situation and support the communities whose water systems have been impacted by this amoeba,โ said Governor Abbott. RELATED: Deadly microbe water warning lifted for final Texas city