Texas must manage its most essential resource carefully.

Water officials urged Bell County residents to plan now for future water demands during a presentation to a group of retired medical professionals in Temple.

Source: Water officials warn Bell County must plan for future demand | News | kdhnews.com

The average Corpus Christi residential water bill is expected to increase by $2.48 per month as the city works to secure the region’s water supply for the future.

Source: Corpus Christi water rates rising amid drought projects | KRIS 6

Could cloud seeding help solve the Coastal Bend water crisis? A neighbor asked — and the answer might surprise you. Chief Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber explains the science.

Source: Could cloud seeding solve the Coastal Bend water crisis? | KRIS 6

A Dallas-area company, which is attempting to install dozens of high capacity water wells in East Texas, is suing a groundwater conservation district for their “deliberate scheme” to allegedly stop the company from drilling.

Source: Dallas-based company sues East Texas water district to develop high-capacity water wells | KETK

Victoria County Groundwater District considers protecting near-surface groundwater

Source: Victoria County Groundwater District considers protecting near-surface groundwater | Local News | crossroadstoday.com

Kyle Bass’ high-capacity water wells in East Texas have been blocked by a moratorium. He says his rights as a landowner are being violated.

Source: Dallas millionaire files lawsuit against groundwater district | The Texas Tribune

As droughts in the United States become more frequent and longer-lasting, new assessment tools are needed. A new National Academies report examines how the field of drought assessment can better account for shifting drought conditions and proposes a framework to support drought monitoring, planning, and decision-making to meet future challenges.

Source: U.S. Needs New Drought Assessment Framework as Droughts Become More Severe and Unpredictable | National Academies

Kyle Bass-linked landowners sued an East Texas groundwater district over a moratorium they say blocks their private water rights.

Source: Kyle Bass-Linked Companies File Federal Lawsuit In Texas Water War | Dallas Express

The city is formally challenging a state groundwater planning decision it says is incorrect and could limit future growth.

Source: Laredo pushes for water allocation change, seeks second water source | KGNS