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Amherst uses emergency pump as drought drags on, with no end in sight - WDBJ7

10/8/26 09:43 pm

Amherst has been under its higher level of water conservation since the end of August. Before that, the town was under voluntary conservation, ...

Why you might see smoke rising in Hays County - Austin - KXAN

10/8/26 06:59 pm

... water to recharge the aquifer,” Austin Water said. “Wildland Conservation staff have seen wildflowers and native grass communities experience ...

Water conservation effort could impact northwest Kansas farmer water rights - Yahoo

10/8/26 05:46 pm

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Conservation efforts meant to keep Kansas' aquifers from running dry could soon cut down on some farmers' water rights.

National conservation honor recognizes Texas leader racing to conserve land as ... - Katy Times

10/8/26 05:46 pm

Preserved lands play an important role in flood control, cleaner air and water, outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat. To learn more about the ...

Day: October 8, 2026 - Coyote Gulch

10/8/26 04:37 pm

... Texas through the middle Red River (South) Valley. This brought an ... Therefore new water conservation and transfer initiatives are more ...

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Nov. 10 in Schertz

10/8/26 04:12 pm

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Water ... Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

New Braunfels approves updates to city's drought plan - Community Impact Newspaper

10/8/26 03:04 pm

In Conservation Stage 3, water use above a 6,000-gallon threshold is ... Hyperlocal news for Texas communities since 2005. AboutContactBecome ...

Marble Falls scales back wastewater plant to offset rising costs - DailyTrib.com

10/8/26 12:35 pm

CTG Conservation District · KMUD · KWSC · LCRA · Llano County · PEC · Texas ... The Texas Water Development Board approved its removal, and project ...

Corbin resident appointed to Land and Water Conservation Fund advisory committee | News

10/8/26 12:30 pm

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced the appointment of Marlon Sams to the State Advisory Committee for the Land and Water ...

2026 election: What are soil and water district commissioners? - The Gazette

10/8/26 12:03 pm

Soil and Water District Commissioners are elected officials that serve four-year terms helping their communities implement conservation projects.

#Drought news October 8, 2026: Widespread heavy precipitation abetted robust ... - Coyote Gulch

10/8/26 11:54 am

... Texas through the middle Red River (South) Valley. This brought an ... Colorado River Water Conservation District · Colorado Springs Utilities ...

Texas museum adds two high-priced vintage televisions - KLTV.com

10/8/26 11:47 am

The District 11 Groundwater Conservation ... We're not going to have any water for our people,” Anderson County Judge Carey McKinney said.

KLST 5:00pm Forecast: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

10/8/26 09:31 am

... Texas DPS expands “One Pill Kills” campaign · KLST+ ORIGINALS: Robert Lee ... Water Conservation Status. Standard Conservation. San Angelo is in ...

Superintendent speaks after video display board falls on 5-year-old student, killing him

10/8/26 01:08 am

East Texas groundwater board delays decision on pumping plans. Updated: 10 hours ago. The District 11 Groundwater Conservation District, which ...

Delivery of the Texas Well Owner Network Program 5 (TWON5)

10/7/26 02:52 pm

Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Headquarters. Address: 1497 Country View Lane, Temple, TX 76504; Phone: 254-773-2250; 800-792-3485. Fax ...

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