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Drought intensifies across the Lone Star State – Texas Farm Bureau

By Shelby ShankField EditorDrought conditions across the Lone Star State persist, posing significant challenges for farmers and ranchers.“It’s very hot. It’s been very hot for close to a month now without much relief,” Russell Boening, Texas Farm Bureau president, told RFD-TV. “It’s dangerous for people and for livestock, and we have to take precautions.”The prolonged

Source: Drought intensifies across the Lone Star State – Texas Farm Bureau

Hays groundwater district says water company overused 89M gallons in 2022, impacting Jacob’s Well zone

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A groundwater district in Hays County said one Central Texas water provider overpumped nearly 90 million gallons of water in 2022, leading to “by far” the largest penalties for overuse in the district, which manages the Jacob’s Well zone.

Source: Hays groundwater district says water company overused 89M gallons in 2022, impacting Jacob’s Well zone