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Former ranch will become Texas' second-largest state park

5/27/26 07:56 pm

Several creeks and natural water features can be found throughout ... Conservation Fund. It was previously owned by the Moody Foundation and ...

Perryman: Thirsty Texas - Rio Grande Guardian

5/27/26 07:38 pm

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) ... Conservation and reuse are key aspects of increased water supplies in 2080, with conservation ...

Hill Country ranch west of San Antonio to become giant state park

5/27/26 07:06 pm

The property will become Texas' second-largest state park, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said. ... There are also other creeks and water ...

More than 1,400 acres added to Alabama national forest - al.com

5/27/26 06:07 pm

The land in Clay County will help preserve habitat on the southern border of the forest, improving public access and recreation.

Can Produced Water from Energy Production Offset Water Scarcity in the Southwest? (Part 1)

5/27/26 04:16 pm

Across the American Southwest, water scarcity and oil and gas development increasingly overlap in the same geography. Texas and New Mexico sit ...

Texas acquires landmark 54,000-acre Hill Country ranch for future state park

5/27/26 04:13 pm

AUSTIN, TexasTexas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials announced Wednesday that the state has acquired the 54,000-acre Silver Lake ...

Weed Man expands lawn care services to Lubbock, Texas - Landscape Management

5/27/26 02:35 pm

The firm is expanding after experiencing success operating in the Amarillo, Texas, area ... Water · Irrigation · Drip Irrigation · Water Conservation ...

Horny toads make a comeback in Texas wilds, San Antonio Zoo celebrates milestone

5/27/26 02:16 pm

... Conservation & Research. “It was incredible. We always hope to find ... water rescues as Flash Flood Warning issued. SAN ANTONIO &mdash ...

Election outcomes differ for Texan candidates known for anti-Islamic rhetoric | Texas

5/27/26 02:04 pm

Neither were endorsed by President Donald Trump. One lost and one won. In the race for state attorney general, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas lost his ...

Texas Water Development Board Outlines Strategic Plan to Secure Future Water Supply

5/27/26 01:51 pm

Texas Border Business. - Advertisement -. Dr. M. Ray Perryman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Perryman Group. Courtesy Image.

Hill Country ranch with caves, cliffs and lake will become Texas' second-largest state park

5/27/26 01:03 pm

The 54000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn't been determined.

Pflugerville begins river pump station shutdown - Community Impact

5/27/26 12:57 pm

In the next phase of water infrastructure improvements, Pflugerville will have a two-week river pump shutdown to allow for full repairs on the ...

US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande - Denver7

5/27/26 12:49 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a settlement package designed to rein in groundwater pumping along one of North America's longest rivers.

Perryman: Thirsty Texas - Rio Grande Guardian

5/27/26 12:38 pm

The goal is to have a large enough water supply based on expected population and economic growth and a recurrence of the worst droughts in history, ...

Water restrictions loosened in Alpine after service restored to previous well | newswest9.com

5/27/26 12:25 pm

ALPINE, Texas —. Water restrictions have been loosened for residents in Alpine after the city officials announced that service was successfully ...

Data Center Growth Brings Water Use into Sharper Focus in Texas | Pillsbury - JD Supra

5/27/26 12:21 pm

As data center development continues to expand—driven by demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital infrastructure—the ...

US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande

5/27/26 12:10 pm

The settlement calls for reducing groundwater pumping along the dwindling river and retiring water rights from irrigated farmland in southern New ...

TPWD: March 25-26, 2026 TPW Commission Work Session Transcript - Texas.gov

5/27/26 12:08 pm

Good morning, Commissioners. For the record, my name is David Yoskowitz, Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. I would like to ...

TPWD: March 25-26, 2026 TPW Commission Meeting Transcript

5/27/26 12:08 pm

Ward Jansky has been married for 13 years, and has two children. He attended Texas A&M Kingsville, where he received a Bachelor's of Wildlife ...

US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande - KTEN

5/27/26 12:03 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a settlement designed to end a long-running feud over management of one of North America's longest rivers.

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