West Texas
Coverage of West Texas in the Nexus archive.
- Texas lawmakers want to halt plan to build high-voltage transmission lines across the state
Texas lawmakers aim to halt and revise a plan for high-voltage transmission lines in West Texas due to resident concerns across the state. The proposed energy infrastructure project has sparked opposition, prompting legislative action to reassess the plan.
- Man charged with capital murder after hot car death of 2-year-old daughter
A West Texas man, Lorenzo Elias Rodriguez, was charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive in a locked vehicle and later died. Authorities said Rodriguez had been sleeping after a night of drinking when the child was left in the car, which reached extreme temperatures in Midland, Texas.
- Opinion: Gutting EPA Rules on Toxic Chemicals Puts Millions of Schoolkids at Risk
The EPA is proposing to weaken the Risk Management Program (RMP), established after the 1984 Bhopal disaster to prevent chemical accidents. The RMP currently regulates only 140 chemicals in large quantities, excluding hazardous substances like MMA and ammonium nitrate, which have caused recent disasters near schools, putting millions of children at risk.
- Erin Brockovich's crusade against data centers is going crowd-sourced
Erin Brockovich launched a registry for people living near data centers to report environmental concerns, highlighting issues like water supply worries and lack of transparency. Over 8,200 people have reported data centers near them, with 41% concerned about water supply impacts, and local governments often keeping residents uninformed due to non-disclosure agreements.
- Hello Houston (July 20, 2026)
The article discusses plans to build border walls in the Big Bend region of West Texas, provides an update on cyclosporiasis cases in Houston, and highlights the mission of the Conscious Consumer Collective.
- Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal
Galaxy Digital has secured a 15-year naming rights agreement for Texas Tech's football stadium, expanding its presence in West Texas as the state sees increasing crypto investment.
- Galaxy Puts Its Name on Texas Tech's Stadium in a 15-Year, Crypto-Native Deal
Galaxy, a Nasdaq-listed digital-asset firm, has rebranded Texas Tech's stadium as 'Galaxy Stadium' through a 15-year, crypto-native deal. The agreement emphasizes the advantages of West Texas's low-cost energy and available land.
- Inside ICE’s Largest Detention Center
The article describes ICE's largest detention center, located on a military base in West Texas, where a sprawling tent complex holds thousands of immigrants under conditions of deprivation and hardship that are intentionally designed.
- Green-card holder caught smuggling guns, ammo into Mexico, CBP says
A green-card holder was caught smuggling guns and ammunition into Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted the contraband at a remote port of entry in West Texas.
- Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials confirmed 27 New World screwworm cases in the U.S., leading Texas to impose emergency quarantine orders to halt the parasite's spread in West Texas. A transport ban was issued to prevent further expansion.
- Texas regulators put massive transmission line project decision on hold
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has paused consideration of a major 765-kV transmission line project in West Texas. Opponents argue that regulators should first reassess the broader need for the state's grid expansion before proceeding.
- Midland active shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured in West Texas town
An active shooting in Midland, West Texas, has left one person dead and up to 10 others injured. Officials report the incident has escalated into a standoff.
- See if there's a data center near you with our new interactive tracker
Business Insider's interactive map tracks 1,416 data centers built or approved in 45 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., by 2025, highlighting Virginia as a historical hub and emerging locations like West Texas and rural Wisconsin. The analysis uses air permits to estimate electricity use, revealing Meta's disputed count of 38 U.S. data centers and undercounted facilities with dedicated power sources.
- Oil Holds Three-Day Gain as Iran-US Clashes Lower Deal Prospects
Oil prices have held a three-day gain as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States reduce the likelihood of a deal. The article mentions Midland, Texas, highlighting West Texas as a major oil-drilling region.
- ICE sued over “inhumane” conditions at Camp East Montana in West Texas
A lawsuit has been filed against ICE alleging 'inhumane' conditions at the Camp East Montana detention facility located in West Texas. The facility, situated at Fort Bliss, is under scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.
- In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall
A coalition of politically diverse individuals in West Texas is opposing the extension of the border wall in the Big Bend region. The group includes people across the political spectrum uniting against the construction.
- Trump-branded datacenter project fails to make itself great, again
Fermi America's Trump-branded datacenter project in West Texas faces ongoing struggles as it aims to expand to 17 gigawatts of behind-the-meter generation capacity. The company has experienced recent boardroom changes amid its ambitious but troubled development plans.