A geyser erupted in an oilfield Wednesday, sending water contaminated with oil 100 feet into the air. Responders attributed it to groundwater injections from fracking sites.

Source: Massive 100-foot geyser erupts in US state’s oilfield

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (Border Report) — Not even a month after retiring from his position as McAllen city manager, Roel “Roy” Rodriguez has taken on a new role heading a powerful group of leaders and lawmakers to come up with solutions to dwindling water supplies in the Rio Grande Valley.

Source: New South Texas Water Working Group looking for sustainable water solution (FOX 5)

COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS – As drought conditions continue, available water in our ground is drying up fast.

Source: As groundwater dries up, rainwater harvesting growing in popularity (Fox SA)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A significant share of Texas’ water is pumped up from underground; in 2020, nearly 2.94 trillion gallons, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Roughly 75% of that water was used for irrigation.

Source: How does Texas law govern our groundwater? (KXAN)

If approved, the Oxy carbon capture plant will be the largest in Texas. Critics worry the technology is not enough to beat back climate change.

Source: Public testimony opens for Texas carbon capture project | The Texas Tribune

Innovations are helping El Paso lessen its reliance on the Rio Grande as a water source.

Source: Opinion: El Paso is a leader on water innovation – El Paso Matters

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin District granted the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association’s Motion to Intervene in ongoing case Aqua Texas Inc. vs. Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District on Sept. 23.

Source: Court grants nonprofit’s motion in lawsuit with utility company for overpumping in Hays County | Community Impact

Generations of northeast Texas residents who say their lives would be negatively impacted by the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir spoke loud and clear at a regional water board meeting Monday afternoon in Arlington. Their message? Don’t build it.

Source: Texas water group has wanted Marvin Nichols Reservoir for decades; Opposition holds firm (DMN)

On the record: A conversation with Sheila Olmstead

Source: No need for Texas to come up dry in pursuit of adequate water supplies (dallasfed.org)

TEXARKANA, Texas — A delegation of opponents of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir will travel Monday to voice their concerns at a regional water planning meeting.

Source: Opponents of Marvin Nichols Reservoir to voice concerns at regional water planning meeting | Texarkana Gazette