Historic drought declaration imminent
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After nearly four years of drought, the aquifer that feeds Barton Springs and supplies drinking water to thousands is nearing historic lows.

MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate

Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.

Austin-area recycling company picked to help address tungsten steel trade imbalance

An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.

Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest

A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.

San Antonio river cleanup
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The City of San Antonio is cleaning out the river. They do this once every two years and part of the river is drained while they do this.

City of San Antonio cleans out river

The City of San Antonio is cleaning out the river. They do this once every two years and part of the river is drained while they do this.

Environmental experts say Texas data centers come with uncertainty

Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.

Nick Reiner's arraignment postponed
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Accused murderer Nick Reiner returned to court. He was expected to be formally charged in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were killed in mid-December.

Georgetown wastewater line break
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The City of Georgetown is making emergency repairs to a broken wastewater line in the San Gabriel River.

Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land

The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.

Construction to cut through South Austin family's yard because of 1958 $1 easement

A South Austin family is speaking out after the City of Austin started construction in their yard, with no compensation. This is because of a $1 easement from 1958.

Williamson County to create county-wide water group study

Williamson County Commissioners took steps to make sure there's enough water to meet a growing population.

Possible water study in WilCo
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Williamson County Commissioners took steps to make sure there's enough water to meet a growing population.

New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock

The U.S  Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal  agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.

Unrepaired Travis County landfill threatens housing project, sparks lawsuit

A developer cannot build an affordable housing project right now because the county has been a polluter for decades. The state has gotten involved, but there is no concrete timeline to fix the old county landfill in South Austin.