Feds: EPA Fails To Protect Water From Oilfield Contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is failing in its mandate to protect underground drinking water reserves from oilfield contamination, according to a federal review.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is failing in its mandate to protect underground drinking water reserves from oilfield contamination, according to a federal review.
For many, Earth Day is simply a day that comes and goes, but the meaning behind the day means much more just planting a few trees.
It may be quiet now at Frisco's Exide Technologies battery recycling plant, but Friday night, the silence will give way to celebration.
An explosion and subsequent massive fire at a chemical plant in Garland sent workers scrambling and businesses nearby into a panic.
Two Frisco mothers entered the U.S. Post Office this morning with a warning to executives of Exide Technologies. They plan to file a lawsuit.
The price to stay cool just went through the roof. But it's not the energy bill, it's the coolant used in air conditioning units: The cost of freon has tripled in the past six months.
The Frisco City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a deal that will shut down the controversial Exide Technologies battery recycling plant.
Days after a 2010 video surfaced in which EPA official Al Armendariz described a push to "crucify" major violators in the oil and gas business, he has resigned, causing regret among environmentalists and relief in the oil and gas industry.
A new study suggested lead contamination from a battery recycling plant in Frisco could be much more widespread than previously thought.
Signs bearing a skull and crossbones dot the banks of a reservoir and canal near this town on the U.S.-Mexico border, but the fishermen standing in the reeds nearby ignore them, casually reeling in fish that are contaminated with toxic chemicals and banned for human consumption.
As debates over hydraulic fracturing wage on, a Canadian company has developed a way to frack without using millions of gallons of water. GasFrac uses a propane gel instead of the treasured natural substance. Now the obstacle is getting the industry on board.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday for the first time that fracking -- a controversial method of improving the productivity of oil and gas wells -- may be to blame for causing groundwater pollution.
Residents who arrived to protest battery-recycling plant Exide Technologies Monday don't just want clean air; they want the reported root of the problem to go away.
The CEO of a company that owns a Waxahachie chemical plant that caught fire Monday says the chemicals being mixed at the plant Monday should have not caught fire.
For years, some Frisco residents have been concerned about the Exide battery recycling plant in town. Now, a citizens group is ready for the city to close the plant.
The cause of a major chemical fire in Waxahachie is still under investigation Tuesday and smoke can still be seen rising from the burned-out buildings.
Gov. Rick Perry on Monday asked President Barack Obama to use his executive authority to prevent or delay implementation of stricter pollution standards, saying they will have an "immediate and devastating" effect on the state.
Texas lawmakers have slammed the EPA over a new pollution rule they say will cause electricity shortages and cost hundreds of jobs. But it appears they are ignoring the agency's attempts to work closely with energy providers to prevent problems.
The Texas panel in charge of enforcing state environmental regulations cheered President Barack Obama's decision Friday to scrap a tougher clean-air regulation aimed at reducing health-threatening smog that had drawn consistent fire from Gov. Rick Perry.
The Attorney General says Congress may hold the key to getting Texas and the EPA out of court.
A Washington DC federal court rules against an emergency order stopping the EPA from taking over part of the air pollution permitting program in Texas.
The EPA ordered a Fort Worth natural gas company Tuesday to supply homeowners near a Parker County drilling site with gas monitors and drinking water after an investigation found high levels of methane in the residents' tap water.
When you go to the grocery store, you expect that the food you buy is safe for you, but a new study done right here in North Texas is showing that some of the foods that we consume may contain a chemical linked to a number of health problems.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
The preliminary investigation determined that the driver and the victim were traveling eastbound on Northwest Highway when they lost control of their vehicle.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
North Texas will enjoy mild weather on Sunday and Monday, but a First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Christmas Eve.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
The preliminary investigation determined that the driver and the victim were traveling eastbound on Northwest Highway when they lost control of their vehicle.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
North Texas will enjoy mild weather on Sunday and Monday, but a First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Christmas Eve.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
Ken Molestina fills in for Jack Fink this week as Texas outlines another strategy to handle security on the southern border. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet recently announced he's retiring and reflects on his time in the role in a conversation with Jack. Jack also spoke to Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney about the city's growth and new developments. (Original air date: December 22, 2024.)
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
