Pablo Arauz Peña

2 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

Leadership at Dallas Area Rapid Transit could soon shift based on changing population numbers in the agency’s service area. On Tuesday, a board committee was briefed on its upcoming reapportionment of board members – which happens every five years. Currently, the 13-member board is made up of seven Dallas representatives and six representatives for surrounding member cities.

2 weeks ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is asking Texas residents for input on a new rule change that environmental advocates say would use money paid by motorists to offset pollution caused by industry. Under the new rule, industries facing fees for the region’s poor air quality would be able to use funds from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, or TERP, to offset costs.

2 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is asking Texas residents for input on a new rule change that environmental advocates say would use money paid by motorists to offset pollution caused by industry. Under the new rule, industries facing fees for the region’s poor air quality would be able to use funds from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, or TERP, to offset costs.

2 weeks ago | dentonrc.com | Pablo Arauz Peña

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is asking Texas residents for input on a new rule change that environmental advocates say would use money paid by motorists to offset pollution caused by industry.

3 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The ongoing saga over funding cuts at Dallas Area Rapid Transit is at a turning point as local leaders and transportation officials regroup in the aftermath of a lengthy legislative fight. House Bill 3187, which would have cut funding for DART by 25%, failed to pass a state committee deadline in May. The bill’s author, state Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano), did not respond to KERA’s requests for comment. An identical bill in the Senate never made it out of committee.