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Texas Lawmakers Take Up Water Measure

Texas lawmakers are expected to begin public hearings on a proposed $2 billion fund to finance water projects across the state.

2013/02/19

The dry banks of a river are pictured on July 14, 2010. (credit: ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Lawmakers To Hear Testimony On Drought, Water Plan

The state climatologist says Texas continues to experience a serious shortage of rainfall and is on track to experience the second-worst drought on record.

2013/02/05

Texas Getting Serious About Water Issues

After decades of dire warnings about Texas’ growing demand for water, the state’s leaders are getting serious about funding the State Water Plan.

2013/01/13

Opponents Attempt To Keep Lake From Filling Up

If it fills up, Lake Ralph Hall is supposed to fill Denton County’s water needs.

2013/01/12

Heavy rain drops fall and create bubbles in a puddle. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Did Two Day Rain Event Help Lake Levels?

This last rain helped our low water supplies, but it left many wanting more.

CBS 11–2013/01/10

A woman takes a photo of the Texas Senate chamber during the 82nd Legislative session. (credit: Ben Sklar/Getty Images)

Texas Legislature Opens 2013 Session

The 83rd Texas Legislature has convened for its 140-day regular session where it will tackle the state budget, students testing, water issues, health care and hundreds of proposed new laws.

2013/01/08

Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst testifies on Capitol Hill about the Gulf Coast's recovery from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike on September 23, 2008 in Washington, D.C. (credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Dewhurst Ready To Tap Rainy Day Fund

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said, with the state’s population set to double in the next 40 or 50 years, it is time to tap the Rainy Day Fund, which could be nearly $12 billion by 2015.

2013/01/08

Arlington May Soon Start Drought Measures

City leaders in Arlington will talk Tuesday about the possibility of starting an emergency water management plan in the near future.

2013/01/08

Water drops out of a tap. (credit: Lars Baron/Getty Images)

US Supreme Court To Hear Oklahoma Water Rights Case

The nation’s highest court decided Friday to hear the lawsuit filed by the Tarrant Regional Water District. Among other things, the lawsuit sought authorization to transfer Oklahoma stream and surface water to Fort Worth, Arlington and surrounding communities.

2013/01/04