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Texas House approves bill that would limit water exports from East Texas — for now

A Dallas businessman has proposed studying the aquifer to see if he can pump millions of gallons out of East Texas, a plan that residents distrust.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025

East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal

Dallas businessman Kyle Bass has proposed exporting millions of gallons of water from East Texas to other parts of the state.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 22, 2025

East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year

Texas law largely allows landowners to do what they want with the groundwater beneath them, potentially protecting the latest plan to ship water out of East Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2025

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Netflix just added a twist-filled mystery thriller series made for binge-watching — and it might be your next guilty pleasure

Now streaming on Netflix, “The Hunting Wives” tells the story of a suburban woman who moves to East Texas and quickly finds herself wrapped up in the scandalous lives of a powerful friend group.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 21, 2025

Federal DEI funding cuts threaten the work of the few remaining Black farmers in East Texas

Trump’s rollback is another example of the federal government’s lackluster efforts at giving Black farmers a boost in recent years.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 17, 2025

How a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens

As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15, 2025

Robert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection

After Nichols announced his retirement, Rep. Trent Ashby said he would run for the open seat.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025

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Sergei Pokrovsky Sheds Light on Why East Texas Is Emerging as the Next Lithium Hotspot

East Texas is emerging as a lithium hotspot. Sergei Pokrovsky of ETNR explains why geology, policy, and smarter royalties are key to unlocking its full value.

International Business Times · May 29, 2025

An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift

The schools were closed last week after years of declining enrollment. The school communities said increased choices were to blame.

The Texas Tribune · May 27, 2025

Financial hardships shutter East Texas hospital 14 months after reopening

Residents in Trinity County will now have to travel 30 miles to access the closest hospital.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 23, 2025

East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now

After a deal to pipe water from Lake O’ the Pines to North Texas came to light, residents voiced opposition everywhere they could to block it.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 17, 2025

“We’re in competition”: An East Texas school district faces hard choices as education options grow

The Lufkin school district says it must do a better job of promoting itself amid growing competition from charter schools and homeschooling.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 25, 2025

An East Texas town debates where to place EV charging stations as Trump threatens subsidies

Some residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 30, 2025

Texas names new higher education chief

Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2024

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2024

How a boom in East Texas high schoolers taking college classes is transforming Kilgore College

High school students that are getting a jump on college through dual credit now make up the majority of students at one East Texas community college.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15, 2024

Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom

More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 12, 2024

What’s the value of planting trees? Conservation groups say a new formula can tell them.

Donors are increasingly asking conservation groups to produce data on the value of their environmental work. A group’s new method helps them show their impact.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2024

An East Texas town wants to revolutionize how the state cares for people living with memory loss

The ambitious project has won a federal grant. But the Texas Legislature has not yet given its blessing, a crucial step to move the facility forward.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2024

Keiser brothers, founders of Sand Valley, to create new Wild Springs Dunes resort in East Texas

The Keiser family plans two new courses in Texas to be designed by some of the biggest names in golf architecture.

The Texas Tribune · May 22, 2024

Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problem

TxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.

The Texas Tribune · May 7, 2024

See the scope of flooding in East Texas

These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2024

Storms in Southeast Texas ease but risks remain

Forecasters expect storms to begin tapering off but some roads remain closed due to flooding.

The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2024

Recovery a faraway thought for East Texas flood evacuees as more rain is expected

East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon.

The Texas Tribune · May 4, 2024

“We lost everything”: East Texas residents confront their future after flooding

Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday.

The Texas Tribune · May 3, 2024

Rain eases in Southeast Texas but flooding will take time to recede

Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders.

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