Texes Lege Preview: Will the Sun Set on Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?

Lege, advocates push embattled environmental agency to try harder

"...The embattled Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will have its moment in the..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sunset Advisory Commission Takes Aim at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

State commission looks into concerns of transparency

"...12 years since 1977, the Texas Legislature's Sunset Advisory Commission reviews state agencies for evidence of inefficiency or redundancy...."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Promotes Air Pollution

State regulator barely even tries to hold industry accountable, advocates say

"...The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has long been viewed as captive..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...On Aug. 28, the city’s Environmental Officer Christopher Herrington provided..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...and understanding, that we might make good and godly decisions that will bless our customers and this organization, LCRA."..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...chose to move here last year for an unusual reason: Texas' horrendous air pollution problem. A nationally respected Sierra..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...of the Gulf of Mexico. A host of potential lessons – about lax regulation, corporate irresponsibility, global warming, resource..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

EPA Flexes Federal Muscle on Texas Air

Gov. Perry's huffin' and puffin' in defense of dirty air

"...On June 30, Environmental Protection Agen­cy Regional Administrator Al Armen­dar­iz..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Sunset Commission Approves Final Recommendations

Increased transparency, some accountability for environment agency

"...a brief meeting Nov. 10, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission voted on its suggestions for the 88th Texas Legislature..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...developers stream into the Capitol every other spring to convince lawmakers that Austin's enviro-activism movement is just a little..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Environmental Penalties Are Increasing

Time for tougher regulation

"...Just two days after a public hearing in Bastrop considering a permit application from Elon Musk's Boring Co. to..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Dumping on Del Valle

Residents wary of waste processing site

"...and eastern Travis Co. have historically felt figuratively dumped on by development trends. Now, a group of area residents,..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

"...If nearly a dozen states can adopt tougher emissions standards for new cars and trucks, how hard can..."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Power Plant Pollution Battle Still On

TXU's Oak Grove lignite-burning facility gets state approval.

"...Once the axis of evil in Texas' war over 19..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Even the Winter Storm Disaster Couldn't Budge the Texas Lege on Climate Change

Maybe when hell freezes over?

"...When the Chronicle spoke to Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, in January at..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Top 10 Environmental Stories

The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues

"...Rather than wait for the Legislature to follow through on threats to reverse parts of Austin's development laws, the..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Needs Its Own Air Quality Control Bureau

"...Dear Editor, In regards to Richard Whittaker's article on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality [“Does Austin Need..."

Aug. 27, 2009 Postmarks

Council Votes on Trash Clash

City moves ahead with negotiations on controversial landfill contract

"...The City Council last Thursday approved a staff recommendation to enter into negotiations with IESI Corp. to manage..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...It arose from the slimy, green algae tainting the once-clear waters of Lick Creek, striking fear in the hearts..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Elon Musk's Boring Co. Slapped With More Environmental Violations

We Musk ask you to follow the law

"...Elon Musk's Boring Co. facility in Bastrop is having a..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...The House passed its congressional re-redistricting map in the wee hours of Sept. 17,..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

No Quiet on the Eastern Front

The choice for Place 2 presents two approaches to Eastside issues.

"...headquarters when he received a call from Gavino Fernandez, one of his two opponents. Fernandez was dropping out of..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Perry on Power

'No energy subsidies' or 'No, energy subsidies"

"..."We don’t need to be subsidizing energy in any form or..."

Oct. 25, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Time to Put a Stop to Environmental Atrocities

"...Travis County resident, I’m touched by Lee Leffingwell’s sudden concern for the ecologically fragile land under the former future..."

March 7, 2008 Postmarks

Top 10 Environmental Stories

"...Energy sought to push through council a 20-year, $2.3 billion deal for a waste-wood-burning power plant. The Nacogdoches-area plant..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Dirt on Grubs and Composting

Are black soldier flies the hot new sustainable fuel?

"...eat and are so rich in protein that they don't need to eat as much, which further cuts costs...."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Blindsided on Landfill Deal

Council questions whether legal department acted appropriately in giving BFI the thumbs up on landfill expansion

"...in-house lawyers overstepped their powers in reversing the city's opposition to expanding the BFI landfill...."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Grassroots Organizers Take on Erin Zwiener in Redrawn HD 45

Shades of blue, red, and brown

"...Those mostly Republican voters in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and Johnson City are now in neighboring districts, and the portion..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites

As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service

"...Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent reported that as of noon on Friday, Feb. 19, just 22,000 of the public..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...Kirk Watson, the former Austin mayor, is entering his fifth term..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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