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By NICOLE LOPEZ and JAMES HARTLEY | KERA News, ARLINGTON REPORT

Feb. 21, 2025

For the first time in 12 years, a new highly opposed natural gas drilling site is slated to break ground in east Arlington. 

Following almost two hours of comments and feedback at a Jan. 28 City Council meeting, City Council members voted unanimously in favor of the drill site. District 4 council member Andrew Piel was absent. 

The nonprofit Third Act relies on volunteers ages 60 and up to tackle environmental causes.

It was the first time in 12 years that Arlington opened new land for fracking.

2025 Green Valentine Gift Guide

Andrea Ridout has gathered a list of earth-friendly ideas for treating your Valentine.

Students learn sustainable building design along with ancient building techniques at the School of Construction Arts.

The registration deadline for the contest is Feb. 1. Prizes go up to $40,000.

The dunes sagebrush lizard requires a rare habitat, which is being threatened by oil drilling, fracking and sandmining.

With new investors, Austin-based Richard's Rainwater is hoping to expand its reach.

Handsome Hank kicks off the year with a tour of his wooded back yard.

Public comment is open until Dec. 31 for a federal climate rule requiring oil and gas operators to reduce how much methane is released in many oil fields, including those in Texas.

2024 Last Minute Green Gifts

Andrea Ridout dishes on where to find local eco-friendly treasures.

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