News Items of Interest

What's happening to SNAP in Texas, what it means for families in the Brazos Valley - KBTX

5/20/26 09:22 pm

The countdown to Memorial Day is officially on, and with National SAFE Boating Week underway, officials are reminding boaters that a fun day on the ...

Hardeman County residents worry over AI center's water use - Yahoo

5/20/26 09:01 pm

Emotions ran high inside the Greenbelt Water Authority meeting Tuesday as residents demanded answers about a proposed water sale tied to a massive ...

Our Water Matters: The Meadows Foundation: Prioritizing water as a critical need - Big Bend Sentinel

5/20/26 07:19 pm

Established in 1948 by Algur and Virginia Meadows, The Meadows Foundation was intended as “a wellspring of resources to benefit and serve the ...

This year's most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all

5/20/26 06:49 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Stonewall National Monument, the President's House Site and the Women's Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on ...

Trump Texas AG endorsement fallout, Abbott endorses key oil and gas candidate - Yahoo

5/20/26 05:49 pm

(The Center Square) – With early voting underway for 38 runoff elections in Texas, fallout continues after major endorsements have been made in ...

Is it illegal to collect rainwater in Texas? What the law says - MySA

5/20/26 05:43 pm

Rainwater collection is legal in Texas — and some cities even pay homeowners to harvest it through rebates, tax breaks and conservation programs.

Cost to prevent a Texas water crisis has more than doubled to $174B, state says

5/20/26 05:32 pm

Texans have through May 29 to weigh in on the first draft of the 2027 State Water Plan, and the Texas Water Development Board is expected to adopt ...

Daytripper host highlights Texas conservation in PBS series - CultureMap Dallas

5/20/26 04:18 pm

Thanks to a new PBS docuseries, you don't need to go to all of Texas' protected lands and waters to appreciate their breadth.

Department of the Interior oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas generates over $4 billion

5/20/26 02:09 pm

The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33530 acres during the quarterly lease sale.

Life in the county has its highs and lows - East Texas News

5/20/26 12:45 pm

Please send prayers to Walterine Carr and her family and friends on the death of her husband Clenten Carr. Walterine is VP of the Shepherd Chamber of ...

Wayne Anderson LePori Obituary (2026) - Gonzales, TX - Seydler-Hill Funeral Home - Legacy

5/20/26 11:22 am

Wayne LePori Obituary Wayne Anderson LePori was born at home in Harwood, Texas, on October 27, 1937, to Firmin "Judge" LePori and Lela Minear ...

Texas Native Takes Lead of USDA Conservation Agency - RFD-TV

5/20/26 10:45 am

NRCS leadership affects how conservation dollars, technical assistance and working-lands priorities reach farmers and ranchers.

Texas storms prompt canceled flights as north-east heatwave comes to a close | US weather

5/20/26 10:28 am

Flash flood warnings and school closures in Texas as the US north-east breaks heat records before a dramatic cooldown.

Official Media Statement: Missing Elderly Woman at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - TPWD

5/20/26 09:52 am

May 20, 1:30 P.M. — The missing woman was located around 9:30 a.m. and pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace. Our thoughts are with the ...

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for June 2 in Weslaco - AgriLife Today

5/20/26 08:28 am

AgriLife Extension and partners will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program on June 2 in Weslaco.

Texas water plan ignores data center surge - E&E News by POLITICO

5/20/26 06:28 am

Lone Star State officials are scrambling to get ready for projects that serve artificial intelligence, but a draft water outlook skips the subject ...

Official Media Statement: Missing Kayaker Recovered from West Bay, May 18 - TPWD

5/20/26 03:33 am

Texas Game Wardens, along with local, state and federal partners, searched for the missing man on Monday, eventually locating and recovering him. The ...

Rio Grande in Albuquerque sees surge of water for silvery minnow conservation efforts

5/20/26 01:07 am

See Full Story: https://www.krqe.com/home/rio-grande-in-albuquerque-sees-surge-of-water-for-silvery-minnow-conservation-efforts/

Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects ...

5/19/26 11:32 pm

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced $44.79 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding has been approved ...

New PBS docuseries spotlights conservation efforts across Texas - CultureMap Houston

5/19/26 10:38 pm

Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas follows The Daytripper host Chet Garner from West Texas to the coast, discussing ...

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