Word broke Tuesday that former Gov. Rick Perry has a new paying gig with the largest privately held dental insurance company in the country that was also the top donor to his 2016 presidential campaign.
2016
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State of the Union Heartens Faithful, but Republicans Unimpressed
Even before President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address concluded, Texas Republicans pushed out critical tweets and news releases.
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Event: Texas Water Symposium To Focus on Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer
The next Texas Water Symposium, to be held at Texas State University, San Marcos, on Feb. 11, will explore the health and long-term sustainability of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.
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Brackish Groundwater To Get More Attention in 2016
Brackish groundwater will take center stage in 2016 with a new Department of the Interior survey in September and with San Antonio opening the first phase of the world’s largest inland desalination facility in October.
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Opinion: A Call for Early Forecasting and Warning Systems
The many recent weather related disasters in Texas demonstrate the need for early forecasting and warning systems, which will require effective policies at the state and federal level, as well as citizen involvement.
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In Global Trends of 2015, Water Worries At the Top
With droughts, rising seas and record flooding happening around the world during 2015, concerns about water rose to the top as a multifaceted global issue.
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Opinion: PUC Should Consider Easements in Line Case
A new transmission line could lead to further fragmentation of the state’s rural lands, writes Blair Calvert Fitzsimons of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust.
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Event: Screening of “Written on Water”
The movie, an examination of the conflicts that have shaped the policy debate over the Ogallala Aquifer, anchors the inaugural Water + Film Symposium in Lubbock.
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How LBJ and the LCRA Transformed the Hill Country
The dams that harnessed the Colorado River in its flow through the Hill Country brought power to the region, and the lakes they created transformed the landscape as well as the economy.
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The Bookshelf: Jan. 13, 2016
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Green and the Black.
