Energy & Environment

According to the federal wildlife agency, this newly acquired land is a major stopover area for migratory birds. It will now be added to a nearly 70,000-acre wildlife refuge.

Officials added 36 to the estimate of lives lost in the disaster, which knocked out power in much of the state. Some experts place the toll even higher.

The grid is unlikely to be tested this weekend in the same way it was during last winter’s prolonged, severe winter storm.

Both men suffered head injuries, major orthopedic injury to their spines, and were burned all over their bodies, according to the lawsuit.

But energy experts warned Texas consumers could still end up with higher bills without improved electric reliability.

Regulators at the Public Utility Commission of Texas may take steps toward overhauling how electricity is bought and sold in the state on Thursday. Consumer advocates and energy experts fear the changes could increase electric bills without improving the grid.

Customers can pick up free meter keys, hose bib covers and winter preparedness tip sheets at two of Austin’s customer service centers while supplies last.

The national park in Far West Texas surpassed 500,000 visitors in a calendar year — a first in the park’s 76-year history.

Environmental groups say it’s far too early to change the conservation status of the tallest and rarest birds in North America. Around 500 cranes currently make their way from Canada to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge every winter.

A research team has spent the last few months harvesting water hyacinth as part of an effort to turn invasive species into sustainable and functional materials.