News Items of Interest

Drought conditions worsen in San Marcos - The University Star

2/17/26 12:05 pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra called for Stage 4 restrictions and a moratorium, or pause, on permits for industrial developments that request more ...

Agency continues push for flood control dams on Guadalupe River - San Antonio Express-News

2/17/26 08:20 am

Local officials are working with the feds to study building the dams, which might be able to lower the risks of another deadly flood on the river.

Kansas farmers face water cuts to save Ogallala Aquifer

2/17/26 04:13 am

Southwest Kansas farmers face significant water cuts to save the Ogallala Aquifer. A new plan proposes a 27.7% reduction over 20 years.

Feds will finalize operating guidelines for #ColoradoRiver reservoirs: The seven ... - Coyote Gulch

2/16/26 11:03 pm

The Colorado River passes through the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Credit: USGS Click the link to read the article on the Alamosa Citizen website: ...

Water crisis in Hays County is severe, judge says | FOX 7 Austin

2/16/26 09:42 pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is calling for a moratorium on high-volume industrial water usage. He says the water crisis is severe and getting ...

City Statement: Regarding the Northside Aquatic Center - Corpus Christi

2/16/26 07:12 pm

A construction contract for the Northside Aquatic Center is scheduled for consideration by the City Council on February 17, 2026.

Hays County judge proposes pause on high-volume industrial water users as aquifer hits record lows

2/16/26 06:28 pm

On Monday, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra outlined a proposal for a moratorium – a temporary stop on new industrial developments that use large ...

How one Corpus Christi neighbor keeps his lawn green during drought restrictions - KRIS 6 News

2/16/26 05:19 pm

Corpus Christi resident Joe Elizondo uses rain barrels to collect 220+ gallons of water, keeping his lawn green during drought restrictions.

Cedar Park wins grant for reclaimed water system improvements - Community Impact

2/16/26 03:43 pm

LCRA water conservation coordinator Stacy Pandey presented a check to City Council at its Feb. 12 meeting. The project. Eric Rauschuber, the city's ...

Convert lawn space into water-saving flower beds with the help of SAWS - TPR

2/16/26 03:23 pm

A relentless drought continues for a seventh straight spring in the San Antonio area.

Convert lawn space into water-saving flower beds with the help of SAWS - TPR

2/16/26 03:23 pm

... Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. If you replace thirsty patches of your lawn with water-saving ...

Spoonbill Bay promises luxury homes and unique waterpark amid water restrictions - KIII

2/16/26 02:54 pm

PORT ARANSAS, Texas — With the closure of Hurricane Harbor, the waterpark at Spoonbill Bay is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated ...

Hays Co. official seeks temporary limit on permits for business with high water usage

2/16/26 02:43 pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announced he would seek a moratorium on permits for new industrial developments with high water demands.

2021 freeze: A fish kill, wake-up call and modern benchmark for Texas speckled trout anglers

2/16/26 02:37 pm

Five years after the 2021 freeze impacted Texas' speckled trout fishery, the angling community reflects on the fish kill that reshaped coastal ...

Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental Seminar – Key Takeaways from Breakout Session #1 -

2/16/26 02:35 pm

Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental Seminar featured two breakout sessions covering the latest environmental, safety and incident response...

Special Purpose District Public Information Database (SPDPID) - Texas.gov

2/16/26 02:35 pm

Taxpayer ID: 17417188640. Entity Name: Kendall Soil and Water Conservation District #216. Type: Other Other SDP Type Description: Soil and water ...

Hays County judge says moratorium needed amid continued drought - YouTube

2/16/26 01:54 pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra says a moratorium is needed for water conservation as the county is under Stage 4 water restrictions.

Pool Remodel Austin: 7 Critical Mistakes That Turn a $40K Renovation Into a $90K Nightmare

2/16/26 01:38 pm

Pool remodel projects in Austin have surged over the past three years as homeowners look to modernize aging backyard designs and align them with ...

February 16, 2026 – Coyote Gulch

2/16/26 11:03 am

The study of the most probable forecast for the Colorado River under current conditions was released on Friday, just as the seven compact states ...

Arlington Public Library Awarded Grant for 1000 Books Before Kinder

2/16/26 10:07 am

The Arlington Public Library is proud to announce that it has received a $7000 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

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