/tags/texas-commission-on-environmental-quality Texas Commission On Environmental Quality en-US Copyright Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:25:33 GMT /texas-news/2024-11-11/alvord-boil-water-notice-texas A map posted by the city showed the notice impacted the majority of the city. Previous notices impacted smaller areas. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:25:33 GMT /texas-news/2024-11-11/alvord-boil-water-notice-texas Megan Cardona /texas-news/2024-07-02/that-haziness-in-the-texas-sky-its-dust-all-the-way-from-africa Every year, dust from the Sahara arrives in Texas— bringing with it hazy skies, beautiful sunsets and respiratory problems. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-02/that-haziness-in-the-texas-sky-its-dust-all-the-way-from-africa Mose Buchele /news/2024-05-10/tceq-approves-wichita-falls-reservoir-lake-ringgold Opponents say the Lake Ringgold reservoir could impact future water projects in North Texas, including the Marvin Nichols reservoir. Fri, 10 May 2024 19:48:01 GMT /news/2024-05-10/tceq-approves-wichita-falls-reservoir-lake-ringgold Pablo Arauz Peña /texas-news/2024-05-09/north-texas-landowners-trying-to-stop-a-reservoir-that-wichita-falls-calls-crucial 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. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:57:21 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-09/north-texas-landowners-trying-to-stop-a-reservoir-that-wichita-falls-calls-crucial Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /environment-nature/2024-04-17/proposed-concrete-plant-in-north-fort-worth-stirs-opposition-from-residents-leaders After living through years of construction on State Highway 170, Jean McTaggart thought the headaches were over for her far north Fort Worth neighborhood. That was until she heard about a proposed concrete batch plant just over a half mile from her home, near land slated to become a Northwest ISD high school campus. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:28:32 GMT /environment-nature/2024-04-17/proposed-concrete-plant-in-north-fort-worth-stirs-opposition-from-residents-leaders Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2024-03-25/white-rock-creek-back-to-normal-sewage-spill-plano-dallas-lake A city of Plano spokesperson said Friday water levels are back to normal after 1.5 million gallons of wastewater started overflowing into White Rock Creek March 14. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:09:31 GMT /environment-nature/2024-03-25/white-rock-creek-back-to-normal-sewage-spill-plano-dallas-lake Toluwani Osibamowo, Sam Baker /news/2024-02-02/epa-to-test-fish-to-see-how-pollution-from-dallas-concrete-batch-plants-affects-peoples-health EPA scientists went fishing to begin a study of how a pollution from a group of concrete batch plants impacts human health. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:24:56 GMT /news/2024-02-02/epa-to-test-fish-to-see-how-pollution-from-dallas-concrete-batch-plants-affects-peoples-health Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /environment-nature/2023-12-13/hundreds-of-tarrant-residents-ask-state-to-stop-concrete-plant-the-buck-stops-with-you With a procedure for her chronic liver condition scheduled at Medical City Fort Worth the next morning, Donna K. Phillips should have been resting and fasting to prepare for the operation. But speaking out against the concrete batch plant trying to move in next door was too important to stay home, she said. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:47:02 GMT /environment-nature/2023-12-13/hundreds-of-tarrant-residents-ask-state-to-stop-concrete-plant-the-buck-stops-with-you Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /politics/2023-03-07/texas-republicans-and-democrats-coalesce-around-proposals-to-expand-paid-parental-leave A measure to establish paid parental leave for state employees is making its way through the Texas Legislature. It’s authored by a Republican and co-authored by several Democrats. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:27:46 GMT /politics/2023-03-07/texas-republicans-and-democrats-coalesce-around-proposals-to-expand-paid-parental-leave Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /environment-nature/2022-07-29/drought-extreme-heat-and-two-faulty-wells-threaten-a-north-texas-towns-water-supply “We’re on the brink. We’re teetering. It’s a balancing act. It’s a 50/50 proposition,” said Gunter City Manager Rick Chaffin. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:30:00 GMT /environment-nature/2022-07-29/drought-extreme-heat-and-two-faulty-wells-threaten-a-north-texas-towns-water-supply Ariana Perez-Castells | The Texas Tribune , Erin Douglas |The Texas Tribune