Texas firm's plan to restart California oil rigs gets federal support, legal pushback

Idled oil rigs off the California coast could be back up and running soon if the federal government has its way.

• Jan 14

Trump says Venezuela stole American oil. Here's what really happened.

President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.

• Jan 9

Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020

U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.

• Jan 6

Venezuela's vast oil reserves draw interest, but benefits remain unclear

Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.

• Jan 5

Will Texas immediately benefit from rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure?

Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.

• Jan 4

Here's what the military conflict in Iran could mean for oil and gas prices

Global crude prices jumped on Sunday but have since retreated. Here's what experts say about the outlook for oil and gas.

• Jun 24, 2025

What to know about Iran's control over Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil trade route

As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to block oil trade via the Strait of Hormuz.

• Jun 23, 2025

Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend could be cheapest since 2021

Americans preparing to hit the road for Memorial Day are likely to find lowest fuel prices in years, according to Gas Buddy.

• May 22, 2025

Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice

Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

• Nov 17, 2024

Texas oil and gas industry could get a boost from additional exports to EU

The European Union Ambassador to the United States said the Lone Star State could get a boost from increased exports of liquified natural gas to Europe.

• Nov 13, 2024

7 takeaways from the Democratic Party platform on climate

Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't yet rolled out her climate policy, but the Democratic Party platform released this week devotes seven pages to the topic.

• Aug 24, 2024

Oil is rising amid the Israel-Hamas war. Here's impact on gas prices.

Fighting has broken out between Israel and Hamas, pushing up global oil prices amid fears the conflict could escalate.

• Oct 10, 2023

July is set to be the hottest month ever recorded, U.N. says

"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

• Jul 27, 2023

Is your university profiting from climate change?

Climate change initiatives by universities sometimes mask their financial ties to Big Oil. Students are demanding change.

• May 16, 2023

Gas prices across Texas break new records overnight

Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.

• Jun 2, 2022