KXAN: Gas leak led to some evacuations in Cedar Park
July 29 — Crews have completed the work to address a gas leak in Cedar Park that happened Wednesday morning.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/cedar-park/evacuations-underway-after-gas-leak-discovered-in-cedar-park/
CBS News: North Texas lawmaker presses state for action after Dallas apartment explosion that killed three
July 29 — In a letter sent Wednesday to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, state Rep. Jessica Gonzalez said more can be done to save lives and reduce harm when gas lines leak or are struck near housing.
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/oak-cliff-lawmaker-urges-state-review-apartment-explosion-policy-response/
Texas Tech Now: Petroleum Engineering, Railroad Commission Team Up to Train Inspectors
July 28 — The collaboration between the Texas Tech Department of Petroleum Engineering and the Railroad Commission provides hands-on experience for state inspectors.
https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2026/07/petroleum-engineering-railroad-commission-team-up-to-train-inspectors.php
Odessa American: RRC, Texas Tech build partnership to strengthen oil and gas inspector training
July 28 — As part of its ongoing effort to further strengthen staff expertise, the RRC has partnered with Texas Tech University’s Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering to launch the RRC Field Inspector Training program, a new initiative designed to enhance the professional development of the commission’s oil and gas inspectors.
https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/rrc-texas-tech-build-partnership-to-strengthen-oil-and-gas-inspector-training/
KTAB: Can Democratic Representative Jon Rosenthal flip the Texas Railroad Commission?
July 26 — Democratic State Representative Jon Rosenthal (HD-135) is seeking to become Texas’ next Railroad Commissioner, saying it’s time for someone with firsthand oil and gas experience to lead the agency and bring meaningful change.
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/big-country-politics/big-country-politics-can-democratic-representative-jon-rosenthal-flip-the-texas-railroad-commission/
NBC DFW: Oak Cliff apartment complex suing Atmos over deadly Dallas gas explosion
July 24 — The lawsuit alleges “the explosion was caused when Atmos failed to properly mark its gas pipeline, which Atmos has known since at least 2004 was susceptible to brittle cracking and catastrophic failure.”
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/oak-cliff-apartment-complex-suing-atmos-over-deadly-dallas-gas-explosion/4053773/
KVIA: Simple ways to save money, energy this summer: Texas Gas Service
July 24 — The Texas Gas Service offered tips for people to save money and energy this summer. It encouraged people to manage household energy costs and focus on simple steps to keep those numbers down.
https://kvia.com/money/2026/07/24/simple-ways-to-save-money-energy-this-summer-texas-gas-service/
KERA News: Oak Cliff apartment owners sue Atmos over deadly Dallas explosion
July 24 — The owners of an Oak Cliff apartment complex destroyed in a deadly natural gas explosion have filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy, alleging the utility’s negligence led to the blast that killed three people and leveled the property.
https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-07-24/oak-cliff-apartment-owners-sue-atmos-over-deadly-dallas-explosion
El Paso Times: Hinojosa calls on Abbott to halt new data centers in Texas
July 24 — Democratic Texas governor candidate Gina Hinojosa took aim at data centers in the state by calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a moratorium on any further development.
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/07/24/hinojosa-calls-for-data-center-moratorium-in-texas-gina-hinojosa-greg-abbott/91024223007/
KDFW: Gas leak in Arlington prompts police warning to avoid area
July 23 — “Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to avoid the area,” Arlington police said in a post on X.
https://www.fox4news.com/news/gas-leak-arlington-texas
WFAA: Gas leak in Arlington prompts evacuation of nearby homes
July 23 — Arlington residents are asked to avoid West Park Row as crews work a gas leak in the area, according to the Arlington Police department. Atmos Energy told WFAA in a statement the natural gas leak prompted officials to evacuation nearby homes as a precaution.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/public-advised-avoid-w-park-203418850.html