Global Wind Day: How Wind Power Helps Keep Texas Running
June 15, 2026
Global Wind Day (June 15) celebrates one of the world's fastest-growing sources of electricity: wind power! For Texas, wind power is more than clean energy - it's a critical part of the state's energy system.
What does the Gulf Coast and North Texas have in common? An NRG Problem
June 9, 2026
Texas is poised to spend billions of public dollars building new gas-fired power plants - and NRG Energy is first in line to benefit.
Mountain Lions in Texas: 32 Years of Avoiding the Count
June 8, 2026
Mountain lions remain one of Texas' most iconic native predators, yet the state still lacks comprehensive data on their population size and distribution.
Texas Is Considering Reusing Oilfield Wastewater: What Texans Need to Know and How to Get Involved
June 8, 2026
Produced water is wastewater generated during oil and gas operations. Texas leads the nation in oil and gas production, with an estimated 20-25 million barrels (up to 1 billion gallons) of produced water generated daily in the Permian Basin.
When the Rules Change Mid-Game: What Happened at Magic Valley Electric Co-op—and Why It Matters for Texas
June 2, 2026
With worsening extreme weather, the takeover and destruction of public spaces by billionaires like Elon Musk, the difficulties mixed status families face, and the rising cost of living, life in the Valley is hard for many. Learn about the MVEC...
Texas Is Becoming a Data Center Hotspot. What Does That Mean for Our Communities?
June 2, 2026
From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, the digital tools we use every day depend on a vast network of data centers. Texas has become one of the country's fastest-growing destinations for data center development.
HOMES & HEARS Programs to Expand Energy Saving Opportunities for Texas Homeowners
May 13, 2026
On April 15, during testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the delayed rebate funds would be released within “a few weeks.”
American Wetlands Month: What Are Wetlands and Why They Matter
May 7, 2026
A wetland is an area of land where water covers the soil or is present either at or near the surface for part or all of the year.
Seawater Desalination in Texas
May 5, 2026
Seawater desalination – the process of removing salt from ocean water to produce fresh water – has emerged as a potential solution to increase the state’s water supply.
A Night to Remember: Neil Carman's Retirement Celebration
April 29, 2026
We invite you to explore the pictures and videos from Neil Carman’s Retirement Celebration, and read the stories and histories shared in our celebratory storyboard below.