The sand transportation system, used for crude oil production in the Permian Basin, began shuttling proppant in January.

A pair of rare and critically endangered whales has journeyed past their usual course, appearing in the Gulf Coast where they ...

So what’s behind the region’s unlikely rise — and how sustainable is it? One major concern is water or, more specifically, the lack of it. Another is that it remains one of the poorest regions in the ...

Two bills filed in the Texas House could have a big impact on the lasting impacts of rock quarries in the the state.

Scientists recently discovered that San Bernardino County's Searles Lake contains minerals found in outer space.

In arid West Texas, water seeps and bubbles from old wells, sometimes carrying oil, brackish water or other pollutants to the surface. But the real danger lies underground — where oil, salt, and toxic ...

A total of 94,673 homes in Austin have a moderate or greater wildfire risk, making it the highest-risk city outside of California, according to a 2024 report from property data company CoreLogic.

Mammoths roamed across North Texas tens of thousands of years ago, and the head of one of them will soon be on display, as a ...

On your next getaway, you can explore the world under the earth’s surface that never sees the light of day. From cave kisses to albino creatures to crystal clear pools, caves and caverns are a unique ...

A total of 15 of the 31 seats in the Texas State Senate were up for election in 2024. The chamber's Republican majority increased from 19-12 to 20-11. All 31 seats in the Texas State Senate were up ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Over the last 10 years, I've become accustomed to life in Texas. I'm Australian, but my wife's Texan, so we spend two months a year living in ...

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