The Nueces River Authority is working on a project that could expand the Corpus Christi region’s water supply. But the Texas governor has done little to address the agency’s financial problems, despite appointing every member of its board.

Source: Greg Abbott Blasted Corpus Christi for Its Water Crisis. A River Authority He Has Power Over Is Falling Apart. | ProPublica

On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to audit all data centers wanting to connect to the state’s power grid.

Source: New Texas data center projects frozen until state audits them | The Texas Tribune

New data centers won’t be able to join the Texas power grid until state regulators complete a review of their energy and water usage, under a new directive from the governor.

Source: Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until energy, water usage audit is completed | TPR

Topography is a key factor exacerbating compound flooding, while coastal wetlands help protect cities.

Source: How Water Flows Toward Cities During Hurricanes | Eos

PHOENIX (AP) — Three western U.S. states would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal released Friday to stave off a crisis in the beleaguered waterway.

Source: Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River | AP

From “toilet-to-tap” stigma to trusted solution — reshaping how the U.S. approaches water reuse.

Source: Can direct potable water reuse overcome its image problem in the US? | Smart Cities Dive

The Trump Administration’s Colorado River Water Supply plan gains pushback from surrounding states as the plan would reduce states’ reliance on the river.

Source: Colorado River water plan gains pushback from states | kcentv.com

Every oil well has a secret companion.

Source: Beneath a Howard County oil site in Texas, 1,000 tons of “waste” brine are running through a machine that could reshape where America gets the metal inside every electric car battery | Energies Media

Historic July rainfall has transformed one of Texas’ most drought-stricken reservoirs.

Source: One of Texas’ hardest-hit lakes is making a comeback. | mySA

Under the proposal, California, Nevada and Arizona would divide half the cuts based on a plan they already developed.

Source: Three states would share cuts under a federal proposal to manage the Colorado River | kvue.com