Local, state and federal leaders debate who should lead as Corpus Christi faces mounting water challenges and pushes major projects.

Source: As water crisis deepens, questions grow over who should lead Corpus Christi’s response | KIII 3

South Texas farmers swap drought worries for flood concerns after heavy rains

Source: South Texas farmers face new concerns after heavy rains follow prolonged drought | KIII TV

RCM Hill, LLC, a Texas developer, has filed suit in federal court against Hill County, alleging its one-year moratorium on data centers is “illegal” under state law.

Source: Data center developer files lawsuit over ‘illegal’ moratorium in Hill County, Texas | KWTX

A company is suing Hill County and three members of the Commissioners Court over a temporary ban on data center development.

Source: Hill County being sued over data center moratorium | kcentv.com

Source: City of Georgetown signs definitive term sheet with Recharge Water LP—a key step to securing long-term water supply | City of Georgetown

Georgetown City Council approved the terms of a Water Supply Agreement with Recharge Water LP for 34,800 acre-feet of water per year for up to 30 years, with two additional 30-year extension option

Source: City of Georgetown pursues 30-year water agreement to meet future demand | Williamson County Sun

The AI data center near Hamby uses Abilene water through a closed-loop cooling system, but some residents still have questions about local impacts.

Source: ‘It’s a lot of unanswered questions’: Residents seek clarity on AI center water use | KTXS

A new Gallup poll shows about 7 in 10 Americans oppose building data centers in their local area. That opposition gained momentum at a public forum hosted at the Waco Bridge, where residents and experts discussed concerns over water use, power demand and quality-of-life impacts tied to a proposed data center in the area.

Source: “Texas is already strained”: Data center opposition builds in Waco over water, electricity concerns | KWTX

Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Mitchell Sodek with the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District to discuss the current studies being done to understand the geology and environment t…

Source: Researchers studying aquifer to gauge future of popular swimming hole | KXAN

With one main reservoir almost at capacity, the city may be on pace to delay an emergency declaration from December to early 2027.

Source: Recent rain gives two Corpus Christi reservoirs a much-needed boost | KSAT