Author: Alan Day

California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China

LOST HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a sprawling plant in the heart of California’s farmland, millions of shells rush down a metallic chute and onto a conveyor belt where they are inspected, roasted, packaged and shipped off to groceries around the world.

Source: California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China (Houston Chronicle)

TESPA’s complaint against Aqua Texas moves to State Office of Administrative Hearings

AUSTIN — The Public Utility Commission issued a Preliminary Order for a formal complaint filed against Aqua Texas by the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA), which refers the matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a full evidentiary hearing.

Source: TESPA’s complaint against Aqua Texas moves to State Office of Administrative Hearings