PAIGE, Texas (KXAN) — At a time when wells are running dry and much of Central Texas is under water restrictions, in Bastrop County a company is trying to expand its water supply by drilling for more wells.
Source: Turfgrass company wants more wells, neighbors concerned with water supply
TEXAS, USA — With rain in the forecast, the question now is whether it will actually help fill up our lakes from record low levels. Experts across Central Texas say it could take above-average rainfall for several weeks and potentially months to see higher lake levels, or it could even take flooding.
Researcher say Israel’s approach to desalination offers insights that Arizona should consider.
Have you ever taken a plunge in Jacob’s Well? If so, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Taking a splash in the waters of this natural area in Wimberley is at risk of becoming a thing of the past. Flowing from the bed of Cypress Creek, this crystal clear water stream with its trademark 10-foot-wide hole is one of the beauties of Hill Country, but it is also a microcosm of the effects of drought, water depletion and climate change in the state.
Source: Saving Jacob’s Well in Texas Hill Country is a wake-up call for state
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every Thursday morning, the U.S. Drought Monitor map gets updated to show any improvement or deterioration of the drought nationwide. Lately, most of Central Texas was downgraded to the worst level of drought “Exceptional.” Meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with Brian Fuchs from the National Drought Mitigation Center about the factors that go into the drought map and what it would take to get us out of drought.
Coping with drought in Central Texas
By Julie TomascikEditorU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John Boozman toured parts of the Lone Star State last week, hearing from farmers and ranchers on issues and challenges impacting agriculture, including the need for a modernized farm bill.“High input costs, inflation, market uncertainty and drought are
Source: A ‘Cruz’ through Texas agriculture to hear from farmers – Texas Farm Bureau
BELTON, Texas — Across Central Texas, ranchers and agriculture businesses are all trying to make the best use of their water after weeks of triple-digit temperatures and hardly any rain.
Source: ‘95% of the water is returned’ | Local farms and ranchers conserving amid strict water restrictions
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities must fix thousands of water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warm…
Source: Record summer heat causes costly damage to Texas water systems | The Texas Tribune