Source: Texas’ Water Future and the State’s 2027 Water Plan | Morning Ag Clips

“It is expected to become unusually strong.”

Source: Texas on alert as ‘super’ El Niño threat grows more powerful | Chron

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

Source: Greg Abbott recommends data center industry crack down | The Texas Tribune

Having the Rio Grande run dry, whether it’s in El Paso or Big Bend, seems like a failure.

Source: State of Rio Grande changes community, reflects water crisis | El Paso Times

Commissioners remain divided over whether the county has the authority to pause high water-use projects.

Source: Hays County commissioners delay vote on pause for high water-use project for 2nd time amid legal concerns | kvue.com

Another rural Texas county was forced to rescind its data center moratorium after a developer sued the county for more than $100 million in damages.

Source: Hays County backs off data center pause amid water, legal concerns | AAS

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is asking county commissioners to approve a resolution this month that would seek to put a six month emergency review period on

Source: Hays Co. judge seeks emergency pause on water-demanding projects, including data centers | CBS Austin

As drought concerns persist, residents are keeping a close eye on local water supplies. The 3NEWS weather team continues monitoring lake levels.

Source: Water supply remains top concern across South Texas | kiiitv.com

A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable. But industry representatives say they promise huge economic gains.

Source: A data center boom is coming to Texas. See where they’re going. | The Texas Tribune

The Rio Grande Valley typically grows up to 80 million acres of fresh produce annually, but that has declined over the years due to drought.

Source: Drought expected to further hit South Texas producers | The Texas Tribune