Portions of eastern Williamson and Travis counties have dropped a drought category.
Source: Central Texas drought monitor: Conditions worsen east of I-35 | kvue.com
Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas’ Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk
ALABAMA – Although Texas has greatly benefitted from the influx of new residents moving to the ‘Lone Star State’ in recent years, the increase in population could also exacerbate some issues in the long term. In August, we saw a small glimpse of this as water levels in reservoirs were low. But the real problem could be much worse.
Source: Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas’ Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk
Addressing Challenges to Ensuring Justice and Sustainability in Policy and Infrastructure for Texas Water Resources in the 21st Century | Texas Water Journal
Massive 100-foot geyser erupts in US state’s oilfield
A geyser erupted in an oilfield Wednesday, sending water contaminated with oil 100 feet into the air. Responders attributed it to groundwater injections from fracking sites.
Source: Massive 100-foot geyser erupts in US state’s oilfield
New South Texas Water Working Group looking for sustainable water solution
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (Border Report) — Not even a month after retiring from his position as McAllen city manager, Roel “Roy” Rodriguez has taken on a new role heading a powerful group of leaders and lawmakers to come up with solutions to dwindling water supplies in the Rio Grande Valley.
Source: New South Texas Water Working Group looking for sustainable water solution (FOX 5)
As groundwater dries up, rainwater harvesting growing in popularity
COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS – As drought conditions continue, available water in our ground is drying up fast.
Source: As groundwater dries up, rainwater harvesting growing in popularity (Fox SA)
How does Texas law govern our groundwater?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A significant share of Texas’ water is pumped up from underground; in 2020, nearly 2.94 trillion gallons, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Roughly 75% of that water was used for irrigation.
Public testimony opens for Texas carbon capture project | The Texas Tribune
If approved, the Oxy carbon capture plant will be the largest in Texas. Critics worry the technology is not enough to beat back climate change.
Source: Public testimony opens for Texas carbon capture project | The Texas Tribune
Opinion: El Paso is a leader on water innovation – El Paso Matters
Innovations are helping El Paso lessen its reliance on the Rio Grande as a water source.
Source: Opinion: El Paso is a leader on water innovation – El Paso Matters
Court grants nonprofit’s motion in lawsuit with utility company for overpumping in Hays County | Community Impact
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin District granted the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association’s Motion to Intervene in ongoing case Aqua Texas Inc. vs. Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District on Sept. 23.