Texas oil spill worsens as it travels down coast
Strong winds have worsened matters, causing the oil to spread across a wider distance. This spill not only threatens birds and other large animals in the bay, but also seafood species like shrimp, blue crab and oysters.
Texas towns run dry as private water trumps public need
Texas law allows landowners to pump as much water from their wells as they choose - with few restrictions - even if part of that water is siphoned from other landowners or neighboring towns.
Monsanto protest reaches Central Texas
Thousands of demonstrations will call out Monsanto for its seed monopoly, genetic modification of organisms, and court-sanctioned silencing of dissent.
Texas farmers face off against Keystone pipeline
But there is an outcry among Texans who do not want pipelines snaking along their property - and who fear the environmental risks of potential spills.
