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Carlos Nogueras Ramos is a regional reporter based in Odessa. Carlos joined The Texas Tribune in 2023 as a corps member with Report for America. Carlos tells the stories of Texas from the vast energy-rich Permian Basin region. Before the Tribune, Carlos spent time in Philadelphia writing about local politics, including the city’s 100th mayoral election. A Spanish speaker, Carlos was one of the few Latino reporters on the campaign trail, covering the most expensive primary election to date in Philly. He is a proud Puerto Rico native, born and raised in Cayey. He studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and the University of Puerto Rico.
The proposal comes after the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency said it needs more money to plug wells that are in some instances erupting. Full Story
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The president-elect has pledged to weaken air pollution regulations, reverse efforts to slow climate change and continue to boost oil and gas production. Full Story
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Odessa City Council critics have worried Joven and his allies have focused too much on social issues and not enough on infrastructure. Full Story
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Abandoned wells in the Permian Basin are increasingly erupting with briney, polluted water. The Texas Railroad Commission says it needs emergency money to respond. Full Story
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It’s unclear how much water resides underneath this booming West Texas tourist haven. That makes conservation critical. Full Story
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A yearslong dispute over exporting water to growing Texas cities offers a hint at the battles to come as the state’s population booms and water supply dwindles. Full Story
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LGBTQ advocates called the ban one of the most extreme measures enacted by a local government. Full Story
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While residents smelled rotten eggs, the state’s environmental agency said it has not detected any air pollution. Full Story
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Experts warn that more blowouts should be expected unless oil and gas companies change their methods. Full Story
Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs. Full Story
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