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Hill Country’s Power Line Battle | Texas News
A massive new transmission line project is set to transform the Texas Hill Country, stretching 300 miles from San Antonio to Fort Stockton to power the booming Permian Basin. Standing up to 160 feet tall, these high-voltage lines will require clearing vast swaths of land, sparking fierce local opposition over environmental damage, wildlife disruption, and the loss of natural beauty. While utilities AEP Texas and CPS Energy claim they’re consulting communities, many residents feel their land and livelihoods are being sacrificed for distant energy needs—with no substations along the route. The…
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