Energy & Environment 7
Oil and gas cleanups throughout Texas are on Biden’s agenda.
Some areas of Texas could benefit from Biden’s federal directive to accelerate cleanups of legacy oil and gas, mining and hazardous waste contamination.
Future Farmers of America is flipping for a cause
Over the past year, the Harper Future Farmers of America (FFA) team has been “flipping” old furniture to benefit those in need to aid a non-profit organization.
Medina Electric Cooperative offering $1,000 scholarships
Medina Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for the 2021 scholarship program, which provides money to be used for continuing education during the 2021-2022 school year.
Brushfire claims 200 acres, structures saved by many VFDs
A coordinated effort led by Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department spared nearby residences and structures while a brush fire, fueled by high winds and dry conditions, scorched 200 acres of land in the 100 and 400 blocks of Fall Creek Road Thursday afternoon.
Toxic substance or water supply? Lawmakers to weigh whether wastewater from oil fields could replenish the state’s aquifers
A recent EPA decision will allow Texas to regulate water discharges from oil drilling operations. Some lawmakers see a future water supply for the state in the decision, while environmental groups — and some scientists — warn it could be risky.
Snowfall and Ice Blankets Counties Again
Snowfall totals reported between 1 to 3 inches around Gillespie County and other surrounding regions report similar amounts
Energy Prices and Demand Likely to Rise in 2021
After a tough year, the energy industry looks to rebound in 2021. Which means rising gas prices due to demand.
Weather delays start of Fredericksburg community COVID-19 testing Monday, Jan. 11
Up to 600 tests can be given daily in new week-long public testing format throughout Fredericksburg
Thieves cut fence and lure out over 30 whitetail does and trophy bucks, $5,000 reward being offered
By Kathleen Calame at the Devine News , Jan. 6, 2021 A local rancher in the Bigfoot/ Kyote area said he and local authorities are looking for the person(s) responsible for cutting a high fence and luring over 30 big whitetail deer, to include does and trophy bucks. Robert Flores is offering a $5,000 reward for
Very active weather patterns unfolding across Texas this late December
A double dose of upper level storm systems will track across Texas and the Hill Country through Thursday.
Winter market shines after rain
Bandera has an eclectic side which was on display last weekend at Zoka Jo’s River Front Winter Market.
New Stormwater fee added to Boerne Utility bills in January
By Cite of Boerne News Flash, November 18, 2020 Boerne Utilities created a Storm Water Utility last year to provide funding for the installation, operation, and maintenance of drainage infrastructure at various locations in the City. A Storm Water Utility is a user-fee-based funding program to maintain and expand the City’s drainage management activities and
