Corpus Christi is relaxing water restrictions, but the city continues to pump millions of gallons of water each day from a project that was only supposed to be used in an emergency — and those who rely on groundwater are calling for accountability.

Source: Corpus Christi relaxes water restrictions but keeps pumping millions of gallons from ’emergency’ project | KRIS 6

Source: Sharlene Leurig to Speak at Texas Groundwater Summit | WestWater Research

New Mexico sued the federal government and three construction companies accusing them of drilling wells and pumping groundwater border wall construction without state permits.

Source: New Mexico sues CBP and contractors for pumping water without permits | Border Report

Officials asking for diligence now to avoid actual restrictions

Source: Bryan-College Station issues joint call for water conservation | KBTX

Reservoirs have rebounded from critical levels, but an emergency order absolves the city of requirements to resume releasing water for the Nueces River Delta.

Source: Corpus Christi Withholds Water to Wetlands While Lifting Restrictions on Lawns | Inside Climate News

The order allows the lake to retain water instead of releasing it downstream, buying time for long-term water supply planning for the region.

Source: Texas regulators halt water release from Lake Corpus Christi in emergency order | KRIS 6

News, analysis and reports on the international water sector.

Source: What 40 years of data reveal about America’s rivers and aquifers | Smart Water Magazine

PAWNEE – Rural residents gathered at the Bee County Courthouse on Aug. 24 to voice intense opposition to a proposed artificial intelligence data center planned near Pawnee, expressing deep concerns

Source: Proposed AI data center draws heavy pushback from Pawnee residents | Beeville Bee-Picayune | southtexasnews.com

Presidio County Two new faces will join the Presidio Underground Water Conservation District in September. Tina Neufeld, a graduate student at Sul Ross University, has been hired to replace outgoing general manager Trey Gerfers. Austin Thomas, a hydrogeologist and business owner, will take the seat vacated by board member Brenda Witty. Thomas and Neufeld were […]

Source: Fresh perspectives on Presidio water conservation board | Big Bend Sentinel

Producers say more reliable water deliveries would help make irrigation planning more predictable.

Source: South Texas Citrus Growers Push for Mexico Water Payments | RFD