A New World screwworm infested zone was established after the pest was detected in cattle in Mitchell County. The zone covers portions of Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan, and Scurry counties, with movement restrictions and surveillance to remain active for a minimum of three months after the final positive case.
Counties: Fisher Mitchell Nolan Scurry
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The San Antonio Botanical Garden and community partners planted 1,000 native trees along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County on Thursday as part of a five-year effort to restore 50,000 trees after 2025 flooding. The initiative, called TREES, aims to restore riverbank areas stripped of native trees and help stabilize banks, filter water, and provide wildlife habitat.
$3 million for investment in TREES initiative through Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
San Antonio Botanical Garden, organizer of tree planting initiative; Katherine Trumble, president and CEO of San Antonio Botanical Garden; Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, investor in restoration initiative
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 816 original drilling permits in October 2026, including permits to drill new wells, re-enter plugged wellbores, and perform recompletions.
Railroad Commission of Texas, issued drilling permits
Official record and 1 moreFound via Google News
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing to extend the alligator hunting season in 22 Southeast Texas counties from 20 to 61 days, running Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, and allow nighttime hunting on private property.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, proposing extended hunting season; Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, considering opening proposal for public comment
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is requesting input on procedures for the 2028 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality and potential revisions to its assessment guidance. Comments are due by December 20, 2026, and the draft guidance will be posted in early 2027.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, requesting input on draft guidance; Andrew Sullivan, SWQM Program Supervisor
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality alerted Core Scientific to an enforcement notice for alleged air quality violations at its data center in Denton. The company ran eight emergency generators between April and June while fixing manufacturing defects in 93 transformers. Violations alleged include exceeding maximum emission rates, exceeding generator hour limits, failing to obtain a required federal permit, and failing to maintain compliance records.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, issued enforcement notice; Core Scientific, data center operator facing enforcement; Nick Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that registration is open for a free virtual workshop on emissions inventory and air fees scheduled for February 4, 2027. TCEQ staff will provide guidance on STEERS basics, Title V emissions inventory applicability, air fees, and Web STEERS fees reporting.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, host of workshop
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Democrats won statewide offices and a majority in the Texas House in the Nov. 5, 2026 election. Local government officials said this changes their relationship with state government from adversarial to potentially collaborative on housing, transportation, and economic development.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, local official commenting on election outcome; Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Republican mayor commenting on state partnership; Travis County Judge Andy Brown, local official discussing state partnership potential
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Texas' Catholic bishops congratulated Democratic winners of the statewide elections and prayed for their wisdom while reaffirming their unchanged legislative priorities centered on Catholic social teaching.
Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, issued Nov. 5 message congratulating election winners; Nathan Johnson, attorney general-elect, Democrat; Ken Paxton, outgoing Republican Attorney General and 2 more
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