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How new EPA rules may impact one controversial Central Texas power plant
AUSTIN, Texas — Stricter new regulations announced by the Environmental Protection Agency aim to limit pollution from coal-fired power plants. The regulations include strict controls on carbon dioxide emissions at existing and newly built natural gas plants. There were also reductions of mercury and other toxic metals and coal plants, plus reductions to toxic wastewater pollutants.
MS150 ride passing through Burton
The annual Texas MS150 ride is taking place over two days this weekend and will affect roads in and around Washington County as participants bike the multiple legs from Austin or Houston to College Station. The ride is expected to travel through the Burton area starting as early as 6...
County Roundup: Respectable track efforts lead to unified state berth; several regional finalists
The size of Brenham and Burton’s regional track representation may have been completely different. However, both schools showed they were more than capable of their respective big stages. Washington County’s track and field programs saw seven running events qualify out of preliminary races and into regional finals on Saturday....
Is This The Most Beautiful Small Concert Venue in Texas?
Have you ever heard of Round Top, Texas? Most people have not, but back in February my nephew, Will Lynde, hosted and performed at a venue there I can only describe as magical. It's called the Round Top Festival Institute, and lucky you, I took pictures. First, a quick explanation...
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