Neglected oil and gas wells are coming back to life in Texas, harming the environment and challenging Texas regulators.

Source: What are ‘zombie wells’? 5 things to know about Texas oil wells threatening Texas groundwater | Houston Chronicle

The data centers needed to power artificial intelligence are notoriously thirsty for electricity and water to keep them from overheating. But data centers’ direct water usage pales in comparison to that of most legacy power plants.

Source: How to make data centers less thirsty: Build them near wind and solar energy | WKNO FM

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Blockades by farmers in Mexico have entered a third day, disrupting commercial trade as major highways and international bridges remain shut down amid protests over p…

Source: Mexican farmers’ water law protests enter third day, disrupt border trade | KVEO-TV

The Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday received an update regarding the ongoing legal battle between the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District and the Wayne-Sanderson Farms over large-scale groundwater withdrawals from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer in East Texas. Thomas Wilson, Smith County assistant district attorney, gave a short recap of recent updates regarding Redtown […]

Source: Smith County receives update on East Texas water well lawsuit | Tyler Morning Telegraph

Source: Commentary: Meeting Texas’ water needs | MyRGV.com

With Texas facing a water crisis in the next few years, Victoria will remain stable in its resources, wanting to support growth,

Source: Amid Texas future water concerns, Victoria remains in good shape | The Victoria Advocate

There’s a way to reduce both the climate and water harms of data centers: Build them in places with lots of wind and solar energy.

Source: How to make data centers less thirsty | Grist

Commentary by Todd J. Broadman

Source: OPINION: Thirsty Texans are conveniently tired of private property rights | Moscow-Pullman Daily News 

“Everyone is concerned about the future of water in Williamson County,” said Steven Snell, who is the Williamson County Judge.

Source: Williamson County forms regional coalition to tackle water needs | KXAN Austin

Williamson County Commissioners took steps to make sure there’s enough water to meet a growing population.

Source: Williamson County to create county-wide water group study | FOX 7 Austin