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Natalie Weber

Journalist · 12 articles indexed on Spring

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Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise

Beef prices are continuing to rise due to drought, low herd sizes and concerns about the new world screwworm in the United States, but business owners in Texas say that raising prices could drive away

Houston Public Media · Jul 14, 2026 · business

Texas oil firms increase production amidst elevated prices during U.S.-Iran War

Oil production increased "modestly" during the second quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. However, energy executives remained divided over whether prices would hold.

Houston Public Media · Jul 13, 2026 · local

Baker Hughes to lay off 174 workers in northwest Houston plant closure

The layoffs come amidst ongoing uncertainty in the industry caused by the United States and Israel's war with Iran.

Houston Public Media · Jul 9, 2026 · traffic

TCEQ fines Freeport LNG for alleged air pollution, record keeping violations

Environmental advocates expressed frustration with what they view as a minor penalty for one of the country’s largest liquefied natural gas exporters

Houston Public Media · Jul 1, 2026 · local

Companies involved in Channelview sulfuric acid spill face more than $3.5 million in proposed fines

OSHA has issued citations against the company it said was responsible for the December spill and is also proposing fines against a contractor and subcontractor that were hired to provide cleanup.

Houston Public Media · Jun 30, 2026 · local

Ashland Specialty Chemicals union workers go on strike at Texas City facility

The employees say they want to preserve their current benefits, including more sick time for senior employees.

Houston Public Media · Jun 29, 2026 · local

Air Alliance Houston records spike in pollution following tire fire

Air Alliance’s community air monitoring program manager, Anthony D’Souza, said readings across the organization’s community air monitors suggest that the spike in pollution was created by the fire.

Houston Public Media · Jun 25, 2026 · safety

Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards

The state's grid operators are trying to sort through a backlog of data centers and other large energy consumers looking to connect to the grid.

Houston Public Media · Jun 18, 2026 · local

NRG Energy opens first new power plant in more than 10 years

The Houston-based company received a $216 million loan from the state's Texas Energy Fund.

Houston Public Media · Jun 17, 2026 · local

Despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, gas prices could remain elevated

Texas energy experts say it could take time for fuel costs to come down

Houston Public Media · Jun 15, 2026 · business

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for Texas energy regulators to rein in data centers

The governor said the PUCT and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.

Houston Public Media · Jun 10, 2026 · events

Houstonians report difficulties paying energy bills, UH Hobby School survey finds

About one in eight survey respondents spend more than 10% of their annual income on energy costs.

Houston Public Media · Jun 8, 2026 · local

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