Temporary waterline issued at Lake Pflugerville
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Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months

Pflugerville water emergency: Bypass pipe being installed

Water levels are continuing to drop in Lake Pflugerville as crews attempt to install a bypass pipe. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke at the lake.

Pflugerville water emergency
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The water crisis in Pflugerville continued Monday. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke, which cut the flow into their supply site- Lake Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more.

Pflugerville lake levels low after pipeline break
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Historically low levels at Lake Pflugerville has prompted the city to issue Stage 3 emergency water restrictions.

Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why

Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.

Continues water conservation concerns in Hays County
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Hays County Commissioners are holding off, for now, on a proposal that would temporarily pause permits for large water usage developments.

San Marcos decides against data center proposal
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San Marcos leaders have rejected plans to build a new data center in the city after a lengthy city council meeting.

Water crisis in Hays County is severe, judge says

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 worse with aquifer levels dropping to historic lows.

Hays County judge speaks on water crisis
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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 worse with aquifer levels dropping to historic lows.

Water shortage becoming crisis in Hays County
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The Hays County Judge is expected to address Commissioners Court regarding the water shortage impacting the county. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports.

Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change

The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know

The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.

Hays County leaders concerned over growing water emergency

Hays County leaders are sounding the alarm over what they call a growing water emergency. A proposed data center in San Marcos is adding fuel to the debate.