City of Corpus Christi: City Council Approves Agreements Supporting Proposed Gas Storage Facility
May 12 — The action will authorize the execution of two real estate contracts associated with the proposed project, including approximately 3,021 acres of property over an underground pore space designated for natural gas storage. The acquisition will satisfy a key requirement for pursuing permitting of the facility through the Texas Railroad Commission.
https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/news/posts/city-council-approves-agreements-supporting-proposed-gas-storage-facility/
WFAA: Lake Dallas businesses say ongoing construction, utility work are driving customers away
May 12 — Small business owners in Lake Dallas say months of road closures, utility work and infrastructure repairs are making it difficult for customers to reach their stores and restaurants, leaving some worried about whether they can stay open.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-county/lake-dallas-businesses-ongoing-construction-utility-work-driving-customers-away/287-521ab720-eee0-4365-8459-fa07d4d2a387
Austin American-Statesman: Once-in-a-generation’ Texas Gas deal weighed City rates have doubled since 2019; critics demand safeguards
May 8 — As gas bills climb across Austin, the City Council approved on first reading Thursday what advisers are calling a “once-in-a-generation” franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service, the utility that serves roughly 95% of Austin’s natural gas customers. But members of the city’s Resource Management Commission have said the proposed 10-year deal does not go far enough to shield customers like Williams from escalating costs.
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/austin-american-statesman/20260508/284704803474496
KVUE: Austin council considering deal with Texas Gas Service
May 8 — Austin council members are considering a 10-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service despite concerns about increasing bills.
https://www.kvue.com/video/news/local/austin-city-council-deal-texas-gas-services-bill-concerns/269-8c539846-988b-4d3a-b4bd-e36a194efc30
News4SA: Gas leaks top 1,500 across San Antonio area late 2025, experts cite aging infrastructure
May 6 — Two weeks after two homes were destroyed in an explosion on the Northeast Side that sent multiple people to the hospital, new data is raising questions about how often gas leaks are being reported across the region.
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/gas-leaks-top-1500-across-san-antonio-area-late-2025-experts-cite-aging-infrastructure-texas-investigation-explosions-injuries-homes-preston-hollow-neighborhood-records-railroad-commission
KUT News: Despite anger over bills, Austin considers new contract with Texas Gas Service
May 7 — The Austin City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on a plan to continue partnering with Texas Gas Service for another 10 years. That’s even though the council and residents have had plenty of complaints about the cost of the service being provided.
https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-05-07/austin-tx-city-council-new-contract-texas-gas-service
Austin American-Statesman: Austin weighs ‘once-in-a-generation’ Texas Gas deal as customers face rising bills
May 7 — The city’s gas rates have doubled since 2019. Some critics say leaders could do more to curb ballooning bills.
https://www.statesman.com/news/local/article/austin-texas-gas-deal-rising-bills-22243150.php
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Anti-Muslim Railroad Commission candidate could tank Texas’ economy | Opinion
May 3 — Consider that the largest refinery in Texas is owned by Saudi Aramco, also known as the Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Rather than sell, the company could simply shut down the refinery, leading to a huge overnight increase in gasoline prices. Other businesses closing could lead to layoffs.
https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article315581676.html
KSAT: Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff: Who is running and what to know
April 28 — In the GOP runoff, incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright is pitching himself as a “proven advocate for Texas energy” who also values “high environmental and safety standards.” Meanwhile, challenger Bo French has cast himself as a “MAGA conservative” who wants “to give Trump the backing he needs” in the energy industry.
https://www.ksat.com/news/texas/2026/04/28/texas-railroad-commission-gop-runoff-who-is-running-and-what-to-know/
The Cool Down: Home explosion linked to decades-old plastic gas pipes that utility company was supposed to replace
April 25 — A doorbell camera captured a head-turning video of a gas explosion in North Texas, and the early investigation shows the blast may be linked to aging and faulty underground pipes.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/video-gas-explosion-north-texas/
Crossroads Today: Pipeline explosion in Edna kills one, injures two in Wednesday afternoon incident
April 23 — Jackson County Sheriff Rick Boone said the Railroad Commission of Texas and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the explosion.
https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/local-news/pipeline-explosion-in-edna-kills-one-injures-two-in-wednesday-afternoon-incident/article_8ad00a23-1a9e-4117-9e2e-aa3b14f8b8db.html
NBC DFW: Lake Dallas home explosion investigation continues one month later
April 23— A newly released video shows the moment a home exploded in Lake Dallas, trapping a woman inside before neighbors rescued her.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/lake-dallas-home-explosion-video/4014725/
KDFW: East Texas gas well fire near Etoile expected to burn for days After explosion
April 23 — A natural gas well fire sparked by an explosion in East Texas earlier this week could continue burning for several days as specialized crews work to bring it under control, local officials said.
https://www.fox4news.com/news/east-texas-gas-well-fire-etoile-expected-burn-days-after-explosion