Under a new agreement, Mexico will release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. beginning this week.

Source: Mexico agrees to meet obligations to US, Texas under 1944 water treaty | TPR

By Julie TomascikEditorThe United States and Mexico reached an agreement last week to resolve a long-running water dispute, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.Under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico is required to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years, about 350,000 acre-feet annually, from six tributaries feeding the Rio

Source: Mexico agrees to deliver the water it owes to the U.S. – Texas Farm Bureau

Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening provides a statement

Source: Water Agreement Important Step Forward for Rio Grande Valley Agriculture | Morning Ag Clips

Corpus Christi officials are considering 20 new groundwater wells in Northwest Nueces County, drawing concern from residents over water quality and supply.

Source: City seeks approval to tap into 20 expanded groundwater wells in Northwest Nueces County amid Stage 3 drought | Kiiitv

“We’ll we’ve already heard it, one person got up talking about their wells going dry,” said Scott Barraza and Kelly Harlan.

Source: Nueces county residents raise concerns over city groundwater wells | Kiiitv

Leading scientists from around the Colorado River Basin release climate warnings about the future water supply for 40 million people.

Source: Climate change is stealing rain and snow from the Colorado River | The Colorado Sun

Between stories of disaster and historic policy progress, 2025 was extraordinary year for the water sector; here are the top 10 water stories.

Source: The Top 10 Texas Water Stories of 2025 – Texas 2036

West Texas sits atop some of the most geologically complex groundwater systems in the United States. Thick Permian sediments, uranium- and thorium-bearing formations, and vast evaporite deposits create a natural environment where trace elements can migrate into aquifers at elevated levels.

Source: West Texas geology creates unique water challenges | Sweetwater Reporter

Both governments agreed that Mexico will deliver an additional 202,000 acre-feet of water beginning the week of Dec. 15 and finalize a broader distribution plan by the end of January.

Source: U.S., Mexico strike deal to settle Rio Grande water dispute | Fortune

Everything is bigger in Texas. That’s also true for data center demand in the Lone Star State, where project developers are rushing to cash in on the artificial intelligence boom. Cheap land …

Source: Red-hot Texas is getting so many data center requests that experts see a bubble – Prometheus Institute