Rising demand, municipal dysfunction and drought have pushed Corpus Christi to the edge of a water emergency, offering a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.

Source: Corpus Christi Faces Water Crisis as Drought and Industrial Growth Strain Supply | The New York Times

One of Houston’s fastest-growing suburbs faces an unsettling shift-literally.

Source: Report: Houston-area suburb is sinking faster than the rest | Chron

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — When storms roll across Shield Ranch in western Travis County, rainwater rushing off rooftops does not go to waste. Instead, it is collected, filtered, disinfected and distributed back out across the property as drinking water through a public water system designed around rainwater harvesting and conservation.

Source: Central Texas ranch pioneers one of state’s first public rainwater systems | Spectrum News

Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather.

Source: Forecasters say strong El Nino could boost heat, drought and rain | AP News

State Sen. Charles Perry quipped about the high “cost of new water in Texas.”

Source: Worms and Water: State Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing Hits Major South Texas Issues | Trade | The Texan

Georgetown voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot proposition authorizing the sale of most of the city’s water service territory outside city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, including portions serving Liberty Hill.

Source: Georgetown voters approve water territory sale affecting Liberty Hill-area service | News | lhindependent.com

Rockport is now under a water shortage emergency declaration as drought conditions persist. Officials warn supplies could be strained by late 2026. Here’s what it means for residents.

Source: Water emergency declared in Rockport as supply concerns grow | Local News | crossroadstoday.com

The latest forecasts come after water managers announced emergency action to prop up the reservoir’s dwindling levels.

Source: Lake Powell gets another grim prediction | Newsweek

As lakes, reservoirs and groundwater wither away, some Gulf Coast residents see costly desalination plants as the last hope.

Source: Inside the Texas Water Crisis Pitting Residents Against Industry | Capital and Main

Could Texas be facing a water crisis? A new state analysis found that Texas may need at least $174 billion over the next 50 years to avoid a severe water crisis, which is more than double previous estimates, as population growth, drought, and aging infrastructure strain supplies. In some locations, that future may already be here. Corpus Christi’s water crisis has made headlines in recent months, with local reservoirs at critically low levels. Sarah Kirkle, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director for the Texas Water Association, discusses what Texas is facing in regards to its water supply and what state leaders can do to avoid a severe shortage.

Source: Why Texas Is Running Out Of Water & How To Fix It | Houston Public Media