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Austin officials declare historic 'exceptional drought' - Spectrum News

9/16/25 09:52 am

Officials declare historic 'exceptional drought,' Austin-area residents encouraged to conserve water. BY Christine Sanchez Texas. PUBLISHED 9:23 AM CT ...

Wildfire threat increases in Central Texas amid dry September - Austin American-Statesman

9/16/25 08:25 am

... Texas Gulf Coast and out in West Texas. ... As of early September, the city of Austin reinstated Conservation Stage water use restrictions.

Hot and sunny through Wednesday, rain chances return to North Texas late week - Yahoo

9/16/25 05:52 am

Hot and sunny through Wednesday, rain chances return to North Texas late week ... Officials are urging residents to conserve water. Austin American ...

Water conservation encouraged as dry weather continues - Yahoo

9/16/25 05:45 am

Spaghetti models, Texas impacts. Is there a hurricane coming? It's too early to tell whether Invest 92L will strengthen into Tropical Storm or ...

Alamo Area MPO report envisions more walkable, bikeable Beacon Hill, Alta Vista neighborhoods

9/16/25 03:20 am

The San Antonio City Council approved the department's grant application, which now sits at the behest of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ...

Leonard and Tom Bean photos: part 3 - North Texas e-News

9/16/25 02:21 am

... Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors. This event will gather hundreds of SWCD directors, employees, and conservation partners from ...

Barton Springs aquifer declares historic 'exceptional drought' - YouTube

9/16/25 12:12 am

... Conservation District is making history, declaring a Stage 3 Exceptional Drought on Sept. 12, 2025. Stay informed about Austin and Central Texas ...

Barton Springs-Edward Aquifer Conservation District declares 'exceptional drought'

9/15/25 11:38 pm

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Faculty, advocacy groups fear Texas A&M firing threatens academic freedom - Click2Houston

9/15/25 10:21 pm

“We are in uncharted water at this point,” said Leonard Bright, a full professor in the Bush School of Government and Public Service. He added ...

Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declares 'exceptional drought' | FOX 7 Austin

9/15/25 09:41 pm

AUSTIN, Texas - The aquifer that feeds Barton Springs has declared an ... Officials are urging residents to actively conserve water resources.

McDonald's plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

9/15/25 08:55 pm

Regenerative techniques aim to conserve water, enhance soil health and reduce the need for synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. Other big ...

5 Endangered Animals Fighting For Survival In Texas - WorldAtlas

9/15/25 08:12 pm

Conservation programs here focus on habitat protection, predator management, and reintroduction of captive-bred birds to bolster populations. Despite ...

Tropical depression likely this week. Will Invest 92L impact Texas? See path - Yahoo

9/15/25 07:01 pm

Officials are urging residents to conserve water. Austin American-Statesman. US. Young activists won a landmark state climate trial. Now they're ...

Bullhead City Council to consider agreement for grass removal at Arroyo Vista Park | News

9/15/25 06:26 pm

... water conservation project. DK McDonald/Mohave Valley Daily News ... Texas State · Stocks. EquitiesEquities CommoditiesCommodities BondsBonds

Young activists won a landmark state climate trial. Now they're challenging Trump's orders

9/15/25 05:49 pm

Young climate activists and their attorneys who won a landmark global warming trial against the state of Montana are challenging President Donald ...

National Preparedness Month Highlights Importance of Emergency Planning

9/15/25 05:48 pm

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — From unexpected snowstorms ... Water Conservation Status. Standard Conservation. San Angelo is in ...

Barton Springs declares 'exceptional drought' amid looming water crisis - Chron

9/15/25 05:32 pm

Central Texas' Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a stage three exceptional drought in parts of Central Texas – marking ...

McDonald's investment to promote regenerative practices on U.S. cattle ranches - NBC DFW

9/15/25 05:01 pm

McDonald's plans to invest $200M to US cattle ranch regenerative practices, aiming to conserve water, enhance soil health and reduce chemicals.

Vermonters Asked to Report Dry Wells, Water Shortages, and Other Impacts of Drought

9/15/25 04:40 pm

Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin ... Vermonters should also consider voluntary water conservation efforts at ...

Algae advisory issued for Skaneateles Lake - Spectrum News

9/15/25 04:35 pm

This comes after the state Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed a harmful algal bloom there late last week. ... water. There is no ...

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