Texas House approves well fluids disclosure bill
The Texas House approved a measure to require hydraulic fracturing fluids to be disclosed to the Texas Railroad Commission. Companies may seek confidentiality for trade secrets, with the attorney general deciding their legitimacy. The bill moves to the Senate amid landowner concerns over groundwater contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas House
Texas Railroad Commission
House
Senate
Midland Surges Ahead in Area Tax Checks Despite Slow Statewide
The Midland area posts a $5.17 million check, nearly half of regional totals and the largest ever for the city. Wink directs a 65.63 percent rise, Odessa climbs 51.10 percent, while Midland blames oil and gas, with Finance Director Bob McNaughton admitting the spike lacks a clear cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seerste
Midland
Wink
Odessa
Zentner
Bob McNaughton
McNaughton
Bees cause long city water meter saga and stings
Taylor reports repeated bee infestations near her water meter in April and May as city and private exterminators were called but not consistently dispatched. A yard worker was stung while a family member worries about MCAD deficient child. The family seeks removal of bees from city property and billing clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Bernal
Utilities Department
Tony Ybarra
Ybarra
Sylvester Vega
Riddle
MacAlister
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Sig Lake Piran
Fort Steckten
Grandfells
Lamesa
Marfa
Monehans Ntt
Pecos
Presidio
Pyote
Rankin
Seminole
Ap.org
Music City Mall
Wiltectra Hurt