ExxonMobil’s carbon storage project in Texas faces scrutiny as Commissioner Wayne Christian questions its safety and taxpayer costs despite approval.

Source: Texas Railroad Commission approves ExxonMobil’s Rose carbon capture permit | 12newsnow.com

For 27 years, the Southwest has been gripped by a historic drought. Scientists think it might be here to stay.

Source: Will the U.S. megadrought ever end? | Science News

Understanding complex groundwater regulations is essential for protecting farm operations and sustainability.

Source: What to know about navigating complex world of groundwater law | Farm Progress

A prolonged drought has dried up the body of water.

Source: This New Mexico lake that waters West Texas is almost empty | mySA

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Texas State Senator Charles Perry is seeking another term in the Texas Senate, saying water, power and the growth of artificial intelligence data centers are among the …

Source: Senator Charles Perry weighs data center growth, water use & housing concerns | KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.com

Hydrology experts said this week that although a Super El Niño is beginning, it won’t bring enough moisture to dent the water crisis.

Source: Start of ‘Super El Niño’ offers relief; won’t solve New Mexico’s water crisis | Local News | santafenewmexican.com

Natura Resources founder Doug Robison says advanced nuclear technology being developed in Texas could help meet growing demand for reliable electricity, desalinated water and medical isotopes used in cancer treatment.

Source: Texas advanced nuclear reactor moves closer to reality — technology could address power, water and cancer treatment | Covering Katy News

The Friends of the Pecos River and Texas Produced Water Consortium will host an educational forum, a “town hall” conversation about the beneficial reuse of treated produced water, on Friday, October 2, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Iraan Civic Center. This event will give landowners and community members the chance to hear directly […]

Source: Pecos River town hall set to discuss benefits of reused, treated water | Big Bend Sentinel

Pacifico Energy, the company developing a massive natural gas power plant and data center owned by Amazon in Pecos County, met with officials in neighboring Brewster County this week about the possibility of a similar project northwest of Alpine.

Source: Developer behind Amazon’s Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officials | TPR