Whitney Lauderdale has loved the beauty of the Texas Hill Country for as long as she can remember. It was the place that captured the heart of her grandfather, who purchased the 28-acre Comal County property Lauderdale lives on, and one that she hopes to pass to her two children. “This is where we plan on spending our forever,” Lauderdale said. It’s idyllic. But Lauderdale worries it may not be in years to come. In the past year, Comal County residents were shocked to learn a new permit for a wastewater treatment facility had been proposed for a development in Fischer in the northern part of the county.
Author: Alan Day
TWDB dashboards are a gateway to essential statewide water data – North Texas e-News
In addition to water itself, the water industry is powered by data. The Texas Water Development Board offers a wide range of data that is publicly accessible.
Source: TWDB dashboards are a gateway to essential statewide water data | North Texas e-News
Orange Grove residents protest Corpus Christi groundwater expansion to protect local water resources
ORANGE GROVE — A small South Texas city is taking a stand over its water supply as the City of Corpus Christi prepares to expand groundwater operations nearby.
Groundwater moves to stage 3 restrictions
Members of the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District of Board of Directors expressed disappointment related to the amount of local rainfall last week.
Source: Groundwater moves to stage 3 restrictions | The Highlander
Is the western U.S. experiencing a “water bankruptcy?” – On the Water Front
Because March 22 was designated World Water Day by the United Nations, I thought it made sense to revisit the U.N.’s recent report, “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era,” which I read during a trip to Dakar for planning meetings for the U.N. Water Con
Source: Is the western U.S. experiencing a “water bankruptcy?” – On the Water Front | EDF
City of Corpus Christi weekly water brief, March 20, 2026
City Manager Peter Zanoni provides live updates on water briefing supply, Friday, March 20.
Source: City of Corpus Christi weekly water brief, March 20, 2026 | City of Corpus Christi
Looming water crisis in Corpus Christi already scaring off businesses
Officials say the drought is costing the city billions of dollars.
Source: Looming water crisis in Corpus Christi already scaring off businesses | WFAA
Governor Abbott’s office invokes disaster authority to fast-track Corpus Christi water permits | kiiitv.com
Governor Abbott’s office is suspending key water permit rules for Corpus Christi as reservoirs fall and curtailment approaches.
Corpus Christi says new developments should delay water crisis
The city manager said the city received permits to pump more groundwater and will avoid water reductions from a shrinking reservoir for now, pushing a potential water crisis to July.
Source: Corpus Christi says new developments should delay water crisis | The Texas Tribune