State Sen. Charles Perry gets my nod for the best reincarnation of Bob Bullock. The now-deceased Bullock was lieutenant governor under both Ann Richards and George W. Bush in the 1990s. Along with his ever-present proclamation of “God Bless Texas,” the bigger-than-life and, let’s just say, colorful leader was known to bark during policy debates, “What’s best for Texas?”
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Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago. Here’s where costs have risen the most.
Americans aren’t only paying more for food amid stubbornly high inflation — the cost of washing it down has also surged.
Trump administration says it’s waiving New Mexico water law to keep using disputed wells for border wall | Searchlight New Mexico
The Office of the State Engineer intends to fight the federal government’s purported waiver of New Mexico water laws.
Austin Water weighs new rules for biggest water users as data centers draw scrutiny
Austin Water’s proposal to regulate its largest water users drew what are becoming familiar questions this week as residents pressed city officials about the impact of data centers.
45 Texas lawmakers back limits on data center water use
ENOUGH asked all 181 Texas lawmakers about data center regulation, including water use, power, emissions and local control. Here’s who responded and what they said.
Source: 45 Texas lawmakers back limits on data center water use | click 2 Houston
Fighting Drought in Texas Cotton Country – NASA Science
Drought and an ailing aquifer were major topics of conversation when NASA scientists visited with farmers in the Texas High Plains.
Source: Fighting Drought in Texas Cotton Country | NASA Science
East Texas groundwater board delays decision on pumping plans
District 11 leaders will consult their counties before choosing a plan to manage water use across 28 counties.
Source: East Texas groundwater board delays decision on pumping plans | KLTV
Texas clears Tolk coal plant to close, as wind, solar, and batteries for 375,000 homes move ahead
In 2015, its water use reached 3.3 billion gallons for the year.
Texas Panhandle ‘exceptional’ drought continues despite September, October rainfall
Despite rainfall during late September, drought conditions across Texas expanded for the 10th week in a row, impacting more than 90% of the state’s surface area for the first time since Augus…
Source: Texas Panhandle ‘exceptional’ drought continues despite September, October rainfall | My High Plains
Super El Niño is here. What’s so super about it? | TPR
This year, federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record. Here’s what you need to know.
Source: Super El Niño is here. What’s so super about it? | TPR