Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb
Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power for nearly 3 million electricity customers. Full Story
![Miguel Angel Mendez sweeps the front porch next to his family after pulling debris from clogged storm drains caused by Hurricane Beryl on Monday in Houston. The Mendezes lost power after the hurricane brought damaging winds and flood water to the Houston area.](https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/u_RX5h0LuA6L_ohJPZofCZh4w6U=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/4a050cefad0d3f0ccd635baab80e9753/0708%20Beryl%20Houston%20AM%2022.jpg)
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Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power for nearly 3 million electricity customers. Full Story
Federal tax incentives are available to weatherize your house and switch to more energy efficient appliances. Rebates are coming. Full Story
Across the Gulf Coast, fences toppled, awnings ripped, business signs soared away and traffic lights twisted askew. Full Story
Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans. Full Story
Across southeast Texas, residents and officials are assessing the damage and beginning the recovery process. Full Story
At least two counties, Nueces and Refugio, have issued mandatory evacuation orders. Full Story
The lost water costs the cities millions and heightens the state’s water supply challenges. Full Story
The proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas. Full Story
As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself. Full Story
The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term. Full Story
Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change. Full Story
The fast-growing Permian Basin city has faced years of water problems due to crumbling infrastructure. The system last shut off in May. Full Story
The plans, which are required by the federal government to access certain grants after a natural disaster, are laborious to assemble — especially for rural counties. Full Story
Environmental experts say the ruling will pause measures to reduce smog in some states and influence suits in lower courts. Full Story
The region's two major reservoirs are at record-low levels and agriculture leaders are worried the citrus industry could be devastated this summer. Full Story
Water law experts say the Supreme Court's recent decision will set a precedent for the federal government to intervene in water conflicts between states moving forward. Full Story
Texas is losing an estimated 1,000 acres of farm land a day, mostly to other industries. The Rio Grande Valley is losing land at a faster clip. Full Story
Pecos County rancher Schuyler Wight says the Railroad Commission continues to plug wells. But each time they do, another one starts flowing. Full Story
No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom. Full Story
Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program. Full Story