Priscila Mosqueda
Priscila Mosqueda is a contributing writer at the Observer, where she previously interned. She grew up in San Antonio and graduated with a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012. Her work has appeared in InsideClimate News, The Center for Public Integrity, The Daily Beast, and various Central Texas outlets.
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On the Fracking Ban-Wagon in Denton
On Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking. Full Story -
Report: Frackers Illegally Injected Diesel Into Wells
According to a new report based on industry data, oil and gas companies have injected thousands of gallons of diesel underground without permits. Full Story -
Denton City Council Leaves Fracking Ban Decision to Voters
The Denton City Council will consider a proposed ban on fracking tonight, after a group of citizens gathered enough signatures to force a vote. Full Story -
Citgo’s Corpus Christi Environmental Crimes: Too Big to Punish
After seven years of waiting, Corpus Christi pollution victims finally learned what restitution they’ll be receiving from Citgo Petroleum Corp.: nothing. Full Story -
Immigrants Launch Hunger Strike in Texas Detention Center
Immigrants in a for-profit detention center in Conroe are refusing to eat in protest of conditions at the facility and the record number of deportations. Full Story
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On the Fracking Ban-Wagon in Denton
On Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking. Full Story -
Report: Firefighter Deaths at West Fertilizer Plant Disaster Could Have Been Prevented
The State Fire Marhsal's Office reports that the deaths of 10 volunteer firefighters who perished in the West fertilizer plant disaster in April 2013 were preventable. Full Story -
Hero Complex
Last year was the deadliest on record for Texas firefighters. Can dampening a culture of heroism keep them safer? Full Story -
Texas Segment of Keystone XL Pipeline Starts Flowing
Despite Texas landowners' attempts to stop it, the southern segment of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline starts delivering oil to Texas refiners today. Full Story -
Another Victory for Fracking Opponents in Dallas
The Dallas City Council capped off years of debate by passing one of the most restrictive natural gas drilling ordinances in North Texas. Full Story
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