Drought

The City of San Marcos removed three dying trees in City Park this week. Officials say urban trees are struggling with year after year of drought.

Central Texas cities are asking residents to decrease water use during a historic drought. But are these efforts effective?

Monarchs need lots of nectar and water to help them survive their journey south but because it's been so dry, they’re having trouble finding food.

The water district, which covers Steiner Ranch and surrounding neighborhoods near Lake Austin, says customers who lost water should get in compliance with the rules as soon as possible.

The dry, hot summer has forced some farmers and ranchers to make tough decisions.

Jacob's Well has had low flow all summer. A local groundwater conservation district believes it may be tied to a utility company pumping twice the amount of water permitted last year.

Continuing drought means Texas rice farmers will not receive water from the Lower Colorado River Authority in 2023.

The rain was another unusual twist in what has shaped up to be a weird year in local weather.

City officials are deciding where to store about three Lake Austin’s worth of water underground. They'll meet with residents in Lee, Bastrop and Travis counties this week to discuss the proposed aquifer storage and recovery project.

The drought has meant a smaller than usual pumpkin crop in Texas this year. Farmers say that drop in supply will mean higher prices for pumpkins popular for fall display and Halloween carving.