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 Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking. Full Story
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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
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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
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After seven years of waiting, Corpus Christi pollution victims finally learned what restitution they’ll be receiving from Citgo Petroleum Corp.: nothing. Full Story
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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 Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking. Full Story
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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
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Last year was the deadliest on record for Texas firefighters. Can dampening a culture of heroism keep them safer? Full Story
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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
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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
