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Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
By Texas Tribune, Brandon Mulder at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 12 min read
Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything from giraffes to ...
Key takeaway In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The recent jury verdict in favor of the Eggemeyers highlights the challenges faced by landowners in Alamo Heights and surrounding areas as pipeline projects push through Texas properties. With several new gas pipeline projects expected to be completed by 2029, local residents can expect to see increased activity in the region. The use of eminent domain by pipeline companies like Matterhorn Express will likely continue to be a point of contention, pitting the need for energy infrastructure against the rights of property owners. As the energy industry continues to grow in Texas, it will be important for Alamo Heights residents to stay informed about proposed pipeline projects and their potential impact on local properties and ecosystems. The significant disparity between the initial offer and the final judgment in the Eggemeyers' case also raises questions about the fairness of compensation for landowners, an issue that will likely be watched closely in future pipeline disputes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 12 min
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What is this story about? Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything from giraffes to ...
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