- Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
- Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
- Wildfire in McDowell County, NC is 20% contained, officials say
- California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
- North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene
Today on Texas Standard: Unregulated power lines for oil and gas drilling could be sparking wildfires
When new oil and gas drilling sites pop up in Texas, they need electricity. Often times that means the companies drilling the wells are putting up their own power lines and electric infrastructure. Now, an investigation from The Texas Tribune finds those power lines are largely unregulated.