PHOENIX (AP) — The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River missed a deadline for the second time Saturday to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
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Contested case hearings coming on Evangeline Aquifer permits | San Patricio County | southtexasnews.com
As the Coastal Bend continues to seek ways to address the ongoing water crisis, a recently launched project hit a snag and now faces contested case hearings.
San Jacinto River Authority reduces water rates for Groundwater Reduction Plan customers | Community Impact
Wholesale customers participating in The San Jacinto River Authority Groundwater Reduction Plan can expect lower groundwater and surface water rates after the SJRA board of directors approved a rate order amendment on Jan 22.
Round Rock City Council approves Skybox AI data center ordinance after hours of comments
The Round Rock City Council adopted the ordinance approving the Skybox Data Center Thursday night after hours of public comment.The proposal, which would rezone
Data center protested in Round Rock
Residents in Round Rock have concerns from power bills to water usage as a proposal is considered for a data center.
Hays County judge seeks temporary pause on industrial water permits amid severe drought | kvue.com
Judge Becerra said a moratorium is needed to conserve water in the county, which is currently in Stage 4 water restrictions.
Source: Hays County judge seeks temporary pause on industrial water permits amid severe drought | kvue.com
‘The new normal?’ In Central Texas, the drought just won’t let up
Even with huge rain events, 2025 was still a below-average year for the San Antonio area. As the drought passes five years, the forecast isn’t getting better.
Georgetown calls election to stop managing water for nearby areas | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
Rapid population growth in parts of the Georgetown water system has put a strain on future water needs. To help, the city has called an election to sell off some of the water service areas outside city limits.
Source: Georgetown calls election to stop managing water for nearby areas | KUT Radio
Concerns over groundwater rights, well impacts dominate Robstown town hall meeting | kiiitv.com
The meeting followed Tuesday’s vote by the Corpus Christi City Council to move forward with purchasing groundwater rights in Nueces County for $28 million dollars.
Source: Concerns over groundwater rights, well impacts dominate Robstown town hall meeting | kiiitv.com
Texas’ MOST INFAMOUS groundwater lawsuits
Have you ever wondered why groundwater is legally considered private property in Texas but state property in other states in the United States?
Source: Texas’ MOST INFAMOUS groundwater lawsuits | North Texas e-News