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August 06, 2026AUSTIN, Texas – The RRC issued a total of 693 original drilling permits in July 2026. The total includes 612 to drill new oil or gas wells, 11 to re-enter plugged wellbores, 9 field transfer, 58 for re-completion and 3 reclass. The breakdown of well types for total original drilling permits in July…

July 30, 2026 AUSTIN – While best known as the oil and gas regulator for the Lone Star State, the RRC also has statutory responsibilities for other areas of the energy industry, including Texas’ growing geothermal sector.With significant overlap in technology and expertise with the oil and gas industry, geothermal development benefits from the RRC’s…

August 05, 2026AUSTIN, Texas – Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for May 2026 reported in the tables below came from 156,120 oil wells and 84,661 gas wells. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately…

By Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 8, 2026 The pre-K students barely looked up when Lake Worth ISD’s superintendent entered their classroom in late February. One child traced over letters already written on a board. Another sat on the floor fitting together pieces of plastic pipe. Across the room, teacher Karey Bennett worked with…

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By Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s bill that would place sweeping new regulations on college sports failed to reach the floor this week before the Senate gaveled out for recess, imperiling its chances to become law this year as the midterm elections approach. The measure, coined…

After more than 3,200 traffic crashes in school zones or involving school buses last year, Texans are reminded to drive safe and smart Why this matters Traffic crashes in Texas school zones increased 12% from 2024 to 2025. As kids across the state head back to school this month, TxDOT is reminding drivers to slow down…

 Bowie County   Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. Westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of Pecan…

By Ellie Ashby and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2026 A judge on Friday denied a request from three Houston mothers to temporarily stop Texas public school classrooms from displaying the Ten Commandments, in the first lawsuit to argue that it violates the state’s religious freedom law and a voter-approved parental rights amendment.…