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Texas
Amid Texas drought, this rain man bottles water
Feb 5, 2014
For one Texas tinkerer, collecting the rain that falls on his roof turned into a business.
No watering your lawn ... except for those who can afford their own private well
Jan 16, 2014
Austin has banned watering lawns and raised rates for city water. So affluent residents are drilling private wells.
Has the natural gas boom been too big for producers?
by
Adriene Hill
Sep 30, 2013
Fracking has produced a glut of natural gas and prices have subsequently plummeted.
How Texas' deadly fertilizer fire hasn't changed Washington
by
Gigi Douban
Jul 25, 2013
Following the blast of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, the push for new regulations appears to have stalled out.
Ending the boom-and-bust cycle of military towns
by
Luke Quinton
Jul 16, 2013
The Army plans to cut combat brigades at 12 military bases. In cities like Kileen, Texas, it's a another chance to diversify the local economy.
How will immigration reform feel on the border?
by
Noel King
Jun 27, 2013
The high-profile immigration bill includes new spending for more fencing and enforcement along the Mexican border.
For public good, not for profit.
Terrorism concerns hinder public's access to toxic plant info
May 30, 2013
Associated Press reporter Jack Gillum discusses his investigation of ammonium nitrate facilities around the country and why authorities are hesitant to release location information.
Craft beer might get a Texas-sized boost in Lone Star State
by
Gigi Douban
May 17, 2013
Texas lawmakers decide whether to allow craft beer sales at grocery stores and brewery tours. It could mean a big boost for craft breweries.
Can other states learn from the "economic genius" of Texas?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 18, 2013
Erica Grieder, author of "Big Hot, Cheap and Right," on what the rest of the country can learn from the economic genius of Texas.