The latest environment news from The Texas Tribune.
The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Full Story
The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Full Story
Short of an immediate statewide response, Texans who lost homes and livestock are taking matters into their own hands to better prepare their property for a wildfire. Full Story
The storms spawned a tornado that overturned heavy recreational vehicles and shut down an interstate near Dallas. Full Story
Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season. Full Story
Two explosions at TPC Group’s facility in Port Neches injured workers and triggered the evacuation of more than 50,000 people. Full Story
The dunes sagebrush lizard lives in the same West Texas land that supports the state’s biggest oil and gas fields, and industry leaders say the new designation will hurt drilling and production. Full Story
TxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59. Full Story
In Harris County, the flood control district wants to buy properties along the San Jacinto River that have flooded repeatedly. Some residents aren’t leaving. Full Story
The severe weather caused widespread damage, killed at least four people and left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Full Story
At least four people were killed and much of the state’s largest city was brought to a standstill. Crews are racing to restore power and remove debris. Full Story
We’ll talk about efforts to protect our coast and what we need to know as we enter another hurricane season. Full Story
The damaged bridge connects Pelican Island, where the Texas A&M Galveston campus is located, to Galveston Island. Full Story
Potential routes for a highway in El Paso’s Mission Valley run alongside a restored wetland called Rio Bosque. Environmental advocates are urging TxDOT to scrap the idea. Full Story
State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some locals are fighting the project. Full Story
These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May. Full Story
Abbott confirmed three deaths from the storms, none were recorded from flooded areas. Full Story
Forecasters expect storms to begin tapering off but some roads remain closed due to flooding. Full Story
The tropical shrubs have been spreading north and growing more abundantly as climate change makes temperatures warmer. Scientists are unravelling what that means for coastal habitats. Full Story
East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon. Full Story
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