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Wind Energy Expands Across U.S., Led by Texas and Oklahoma

Wind Energy Expands Across U.S., Led by Texas and Oklahoma

Wind energy continues to grow in the United States, with Texas leading as the state with the most operational wind turbines. In 2025, wind power accounted for 10.5% of the nation's total net electricity generation. Oklahoma has also made significant strides, with the Traverse Wind Energy Center, featuring 356 turbines and a capacity of 999 MW, becoming the state's largest wind farm. California, while historically a leader in wind energy, now lags behind Great Plains states like Iowa and Oklahoma due to their stronger winds and open landscapes. Analysts predict steady growth in both onshore and offshore wind energy, contributing to the decline of coal and reducing reliance on natural gas.

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Here's how Corpus Christi looked in the 1950s

Here's how Corpus Christi looked in the 1950s

Do you remember how Corpus Christi looked back in the 1950s? Take a stroll back in time to see.

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These two new stores set to open at La Palmera by end of 2026

These two new stores set to open at La Palmera by end of 2026

The mall announced Aug. 14 two new stores coming by the end of 2026. Here's what they are.

Governor Abbott Secures Data Center Compliance with New Texas Standards

Governor Abbott Secures Data Center Compliance with New Texas Standards

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that major technology companies, including Amazon, Lancium, and Cipher Digital, have committed to adhering to the new data center standards he established for the state of Texas. These comprehensive guidelines were put in place to ensure that the rapid development and expansion of data centers do not negatively impact Texas residents or the state's critical infrastructure. The core tenets of these standards mandate that data centers must assume full financial responsibility for their electric infrastructure, thereby preventing cost burdens from being passed on to Texas families and small businesses. Furthermore, they are required to implement water reuse procedures to conserve water resources, actively work to reduce the overall cost of electricity for Texans, and operate in a manner that does not disrupt residential neighborhoods, preserving the quality of life. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) are task...

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Red tide detected near Kingsley Plantation in Duval County

Red tide detected near Kingsley Plantation in Duval County

Duval County authorities advise against swimming in or harvesting shellfish from the areas affected by red tide. See our updated map.

Why Trump is tearing up a beloved national park

Why Trump is tearing up a beloved national park

Big Bend National Park is the latest casualty of Trump’s border wall obsession.

Can Bill Gates save this dying coal town with nuclear energy? | The Excerpt

Can Bill Gates save this dying coal town with nuclear energy? | The Excerpt

A Wyoming coal town is becoming the testing ground for Bill Gates' high-stakes nuclear reactor, but critics question if it's safe.

North Dakota Expands Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory to 10 Water Bodies

North Dakota Expands Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory to 10 Water Bodies

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued harmful algal bloom advisories for Lake Ashtabula in Barnes County and Sykeston Dam in Wells County, bringing the total number of affected water bodies in the state to ten. Harmful algal blooms, also known as blue-green algae, can produce cyanotoxins that pose health risks to humans, pets, and livestock. The advisories indicate the presence of blooms in portions of the water bodies, while warnings are issued when blooms cover significant areas and toxin levels exceed safe thresholds.

Discovery of 'Dark Oxygen' in Deep Sea Challenges Understanding of Ocean Ecosystems

Discovery of 'Dark Oxygen' in Deep Sea Challenges Understanding of Ocean Ecosystems

Scientists have discovered 'dark oxygen' being produced by polymetallic nodules 4,000 meters below sea level in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean. These nodules, rich in metals like nickel and cobalt, are crucial for green energy technologies. The discovery challenges existing theories about oxygen production, traditionally attributed to photosynthesis, and raises questions about the origins of aerobic life on Earth. The findings complicate ongoing debates about deep-sea mining, as the nodules' ecological role is not fully understood.

Environmental DNA Studies Confirm Effective Sewage Treatment in Flanders

Environmental DNA Studies Confirm Effective Sewage Treatment in Flanders

A study conducted by Flemish researchers has demonstrated that environmental DNA (eDNA) can be effectively removed from water through proper sewage treatment processes. eDNA, which consists of genetic material left by organisms, can be used to identify species in an environment without direct observation. The study involved blending various fish and amphibian species and introducing their DNA into sewage water at four treatment plants. Results showed that while eDNA was detectable before treatment, it was no longer present after the water was processed and released into rivers. This finding underscores the effectiveness of well-maintained sewage systems in preventing false-positive readings in eDNA studies.

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City councilman to run against Guajardo for Corpus Christi mayor

City councilman to run against Guajardo for Corpus Christi mayor

Four-term City Councilman Gil Hernandez plans to join the race for Corpus Christi mayor in the November election.

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A-F school ratings released. See how Coastal Bend schools scored

A-F school ratings released. See how Coastal Bend schools scored

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings on Aug. 14 for the 2025-26 school year.