News Items of Interest

Officials: Water flow restored to Lake Pflugerville via temporary bypass line - CBS Austin

3/12/26 11:42 am

Water flow has been restored to Lake Pflugerville, officials confirmed Wednesday, though water restrictions continue while lake levels recover.

Congress Urged to Block Border Wall Construction Through Texas's Big Bend Parks

3/12/26 11:04 am

Center for Biological Diversity: TERLINGUA, Texas— More than 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses urged Congress today ...

A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone - KSAT

3/12/26 10:21 am

Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast ...

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center shares its 2026 flower forecast for Texas - CBS Austin

3/12/26 10:17 am

Spring in Central Texas is getting ready to put on its annual color show, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has released its official ...

A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone

3/12/26 10:03 am

ODESSA — If Texas wants to continue to be a leader in oil, the Permian Basin needs more energy. That's the warning influential trade groups ...

Austin Water urges year-round conservation despite recent rain, lingering drought concerns

3/12/26 10:02 am

After a much-needed round of rain this week, Austin Water leaders are urging residents not to let their guard down when it comes to conservation.

Arlington Water Utilities Year-End Report for 2025 Out Now

3/12/26 09:43 am

Water Department Director Alex Whiteway presented the report to the Arlington City Council at their afternoon meeting on March 10th. It is available ...

The Next Step for the Tongass | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

3/12/26 08:13 am

While it does not authorize specific projects, it guides future decisions about fish and wildlife habitat conservation, timber harvest and forest ...

Group to give away 100 desert willow saplings on Friday - Plainview Herald

3/12/26 07:57 am

The Hale County 4-H , Keep Plainview Beautiful, Hale County Soil and Water Conservation District and Gebo's will partner to share desert willow ...

What the SALT Cap Could Mean For Long-Term Growth in Texas

3/12/26 07:32 am

Changes to the state and local tax deduction make Texas more attractive compared to other high-tax states.

Huge turnout for Ocelot Conservation Day in Laguna Vista - Rio Grande Guardian

3/12/26 05:53 am

Now in its 29th year, the event was held at the South Texas Ecotourism Center.

Long-vacant Buda landfill could get new life with H-E-B | Community Impact

3/12/26 04:47 am

Multiple city of Buda and Hays County entities have finalized a partnership with H-E-B to develop a new store and redevelop the current location.

Texas Musicians Against Plastic Pollution - Environment America

3/12/26 01:54 am

Kacey Musgraves, Robert Earl Keen and 11 other Texas musicians have partnered with Environment Texas to put a stop to plastic pellet pollution.

Officials encourage residents to remain water conservation-minded amid high heat

3/12/26 01:47 am

It's not uncommon for some people to only have one speed. They go out, and they turn it on. And there are people in the community that are ...

City of Corpus Christi Provides Update on Regional Water Supply

3/11/26 02:01 pm

The City made important improvements to the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant to ensure the infrastructure could support the Mary Rhodes Pipeline at ...

11 Liveliest Texas Towns For Active Seniors - World Atlas

3/11/26 12:33 pm

In Texas small towns, active seniors have plenty of ways to stay busy. In places like Granbury and Lakeway, that can mean afternoons on golf ...

Texas Energy Efficiency Programs Gain Momentum as Electricity Costs Continue to Rise

3/11/26 11:59 am

At a recent Public Utility Commission of Texas meeting, officials, utilities, and advocates discussed expanded access to programs, new policy ...

Public Gem Mines In Texas: 7 Public Gem Mining Tips - Farmonaut

3/11/26 10:02 am

Explore public gem mines in Texas—discover geology, agriculture, and forestry insights on sustainable management, resource access, ...

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