A terminal owned by an oil company consortium which goes by LOOP, released an estimated 31,500 gallons of oil when a cargo transfer hose sprang a leak on Feb. 26.
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Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park in Texas in 25-plus years, opened in March 2026, offering excellent hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing.