PHOENIX (AP) — The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River missed a deadline for the second time Saturday to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.

As the Coastal Bend continues to seek ways to address the ongoing water crisis, a recently launched project hit a snag and now faces contested case hearings.

Source: Contested case hearings coming on Evangeline Aquifer permits | San Patricio County | southtexasnews.com

Wholesale customers participating in The San Jacinto River Authority Groundwater Reduction Plan can expect lower groundwater and surface water rates after the SJRA board of directors approved a rate order amendment on Jan 22.

Source: San Jacinto River Authority reduces water rates for Groundwater Reduction Plan customers | Community Impact

The Round Rock City Council adopted the ordinance approving the Skybox Data Center Thursday night after hours of public comment.The proposal, which would rezone

Source: Round Rock City Council approves Skybox AI data center ordinance after hours of comments | CBS Austin

Residents in Round Rock have concerns from power bills to water usage as a proposal is considered for a data center.

Source: Data center protested in Round Rock | KXAN

Judge Becerra said a moratorium is needed to conserve water in the county, which is currently in Stage 4 water restrictions.

Source: Hays County judge seeks temporary pause on industrial water permits amid severe drought | kvue.com

Even with huge rain events, 2025 was still a below-average year for the San Antonio area. As the drought passes five years, the forecast isn’t getting better.

Rapid population growth in parts of the Georgetown water system has put a strain on future water needs. To help, the city has called an election to sell off some of the water service areas outside city limits.

Source: Georgetown calls election to stop managing water for nearby areas | KUT Radio