Inflows at Lake Texana — and hope for a strong El Niño — are extending water supply timelines for the hard-hit coastal city amid ongoing Texas drought.
Author: Alan Day
These Texas lakes are still drying up despite recent rains
More than Medina Lake are suffering.
Source: These Texas lakes are still drying up despite recent rains | mySA
Could recent rains, incoming El Niño help San Antonio’s drought?
April and May have brought above-average rainfall, easing extreme drought conditions. That doesn’t mean we’re in the clear.
Source: Could recent rains, incoming El Niño help San Antonio’s drought? San Antonio Report
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Barton Springs: Recent rain has helped water flow, but it’s not enough to alleviate drought – KXAN Austin
April and the beginning of May brought much-needed rainfall to Central Texas, helping improve water levels at Barton Springs, but the drought still continues.
Commentary: Growth, water: Striking a balance
Water may be the most important issue facing Texas throughout the next decade and beyond. As our state continues to grow, so will the demand for water — from expanding cities, new industries and water-intensive data centers. At the same time, we must ensure rural landscapes remain productive, supplying food and fiber to sustain our economy.
Source: Commentary: Growth, water: Striking a balance | my RGV
Opinion: Texas needs to get serious about avoiding water crisis
Corpus Christi’s shortages are not an isolated failure but a glimpse of what more of state could face without faster, larger and smarter planning
Source: Texas needs to get serious about avoiding water crisis | Houston Chronicle
Musk considers College Station for Terafab facility | KXAN
Elon Musk appears to have identified a site for his massive Terafab chipmaking facility – and it’s right outside of Aggieland. The Grimes County Commissioners Court posted a public notice that states it will consider Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. on June 3 for a potential tax abatement. Grimes County is roughly 20 miles east of Bryan-College Station.
Source: Musk considers College Station for Terafab facility | KXAN
Corpus Christi water officials say recent rain helps but drought is far from over
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Recent rainfall has brought some relief to Corpus Christi’s ongoing water crisis, but city water officials say a few storms are not enough to end a five-year drought.
Source: Corpus Christi water officials say recent rain helps but drought is far from over | KRIS 6
Lower Colorado River Authority to invest billions in power, water, broadband to support growth | Community Impact
The Lower Colorado River Authority is set to invest billions in infrastructure across its service area to address the needs of Central Texas’ growing population.