The movement is slow — sinking on the scale of millimeters per year in the United States — but the effects accumulate over years.

Source: Land under the country’s largest cities is sinking. Here’s where — and why. | Washington Post

Source: Houston is sinking faster than any other big city in the U.S. | Houston Chronicle

At least 65 percent of urban areas in 25 major cities are sinking, with some local spots dropping by about two inches a year, new research has shown.

Source: Map Reveals All Major US Cities Are Sinking – Newsweek

The lakes were last reported at full capacity in July 2019.

Source: Lake Travis, Buchanan levels strained by Texas drought | mySA

Central Texas is still experiencing a water shortage in area lakes and aquifers brought on by drought and demands on our water supply fueled by population growth.

Source: Central Texas drought tests farmers’ resilience | Running Dry | kvue.com

As the Hill Country continues to be developed, Annalisa Peace, executive director of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, said the groundwater entering the Edwards Aquifer is at greater risk of becoming contaminated.

Source: Hill Country growth endangers vital water supply | Community Impact

The state’s water crisis is expected to get worse without more funding from the Legislature. Jed Murray with the Texas International Produce Association said that a burst pipe can lose over 9 million gallons of water in one month and even more if it isn’t patched quickly.

Source: Legislature debates how to fix Texas’ water problems | Spectrum News

The United States resumed water deliveries to Mexico after initially denying the request for the emergency transfer from the Colorado River, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Source: Water deliveries to Mexico resume | ABC4

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Earlier this year, it was announced that $280 million in emergency funding had been approved by Congress to help farmers in the Rio Grande Valley. One Valley farm…

Source: Valley farmer awaits Mexico water repayment | KVEO-TV

The state faces a critical challenge in ensuring a sustainable water supply.

Source: Opinion: Texas must make a historic investment in water supply | SAEN