The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District (LSGCD) invites the public and water focused stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Lone Star GCD Symposium Celebrating the District’s 25 Anniversary, taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 8
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Permian producers drive surging West Texas power demand
Permian electricity demand is soaring as producers electrify drilling and completions, with Diamondback Energy expecting its own power needs to double over the next decade even if production remains flat.
Source: Permian producers drive surging West Texas power demand | World Oil
Austin weighs AI date center regulations
Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.
Source: Austin weighs AI date center regulations | Austin Current
Ag groups weigh impacts of data center development – Texas Farm Bureau
By Julie TomascikEditorData center development is expanding across the state, and Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is urging lawmakers to consider how those projects affect water, electricity and agricultural land.Stephen Bauer, TFB District 10 state director and Kerr County rancher, submitted written testimony Aug. 19 to the House Committee on State Affairs as lawmakers studied data
Source: Ag groups weigh impacts of data center development | Texas Farm Bureau
Texas lawmakers examine how to prevent another critical Coastal Bend water shortage | kiiitv.com
State Rep. Denise Villalobos says the Coastal Bend reached a “worst case scenario” as Texas leaders consider changes to future water planning.
Source: Texas lawmakers examine how to prevent another critical Coastal Bend water shortage | kiiitv.com
Texas Lacks Statewide Record of Water Use, Local Tax Breaks for Data Centers | Energy | The Texan
The Legislature must rely on developers for information, testifiers told the House State Affairs Committee.
Source: Texas Lacks Statewide Record of Water Use, Local Tax Breaks for Data Centers | Energy | The Texan
AI-fueled attacks pose ‘active threat’ to water, other sectors, U.S. agencies warn | CyberScoop
Federal agencies warn hackers are using AI-generated scripts to target Siemens PLCs, threatening critical infrastructure like water, food, and energy grids.
Source: AI-fueled attacks pose ‘active threat’ to water, other sectors, U.S. agencies warn | CyberScoop
Super El Niño could flip US winter temperatures upside down
One thing we’ve seen in past strong El Niño winters is a weird north-south temperature contrast. Here’s what could happen during one of the strongest El Niños.
Source: Super El Niño could flip US winter temperatures upside down | Weather
Lithium production emerges as a lucrative industry for Texas
As the U.S. pushes to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, Texas companies prepare to capitalize on the state’s emerging lithium industry.
Source: Lithium production emerges as a lucrative industry for Texas | The Texas Tribune
Why recent rains haven’t helped this drought-parched region of Texas
Heavy rains revived reservoirs across Texas. These two barely moved.
Source: Why recent rains haven’t helped this drought-parched region of Texas | mySA