Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didnāt make the cut ā including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
More rain has fallen in the past few days than the rest of 2026 combined, boosting the Edwards Aquifer more than seven feet since Friday.
Like their larger neighbor, small South Texas cities are drilling new water wells amid a stubborn drought. But experts say that could deplete local aquifers.
The cityās water supply has been nearly depleted by a prolonged drought and a recent boon of oil refineries in the area. Locals have been limiting outdoor watering, shower time and car washes.
The unique climate of South Texas presents challenges for maintaining fresh Christmas trees. Despite these challenges, with proper care, trees can remain festive throughout the holiday season.
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Medina County is slated to become a hot spot for data centers, with a handful of nearly billion-dollar projects in development, county officials told KSAT.
Despite recent heavy rainfall and storm activity, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released on Thursday, shows only modest improvements for San Antonio and surrounding South Central Texas counties.
As Canyon Lakeās water level continues to drop, at least one business owner says thereās an upside.
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the stateās population booms.
March was relatively mild in terms of weather extremes, but the month still had its share of notable events, particularly with wildfire activity and some storms later in the month.
Even with rain in the forecast, experts say it's "going to take months of rainfall and runoff to turn this thing around."
Itās been more than 45 days since measurable rainfall was officially recorded in San Antonio, a concerning fact in a time period where we typically see rain
The Lakehills Community Center is hard at work to prepare for its biggest fundraiser yet. The team is just weeks out from the Medina Lake Cajun Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year, getting the community together means a whole lot more.
Residents at the sprawling Terlingua Ranch near Big Bend National Park will limit residents to 1,000 gallons of nondrinking water per month.
People complained of water outages, low water pressure, and traffic problems after an underground water main on SE Military broke. It also caused part of a sidewalk to crumble.
No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom.
With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.
Thursdayās rain wasnāt drought-busting, but it was a welcomed sight for many backyard rain gauges
After two years of brutal heat and below-average rainfall, the grass in your yard might be looking more brown and crunchy than lush and green. KSAT reached out to David Rodriguez, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent who specializes in horticulture, to ask what peopleās options are when it comes to their grass.
San Antonio has been under stage 2 watering restrictions since April of 2022 but the number of citations issued to customers found to be in violation of the watering rules has quadrupled in recent months.
With record-breaking heat and ongoing drought, business owners across Comal County were concerned about what tourism would look like in Summer 2023. But the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce said they still saw business.
The drought and triple-digit heat have hit many ranchers hard this summer. The cost of hay bales continues to soar, and the lack of production is leaving suppliers and livestock owners scrambling for options.
The swimming area at Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley will be closed for the remainder of the year because the depth of the water is no longer safe, according to the cityās parks officials.
Floating the river has been a favorite pastime for people looking to celebrate the end of summer on Labor Day weekend but the Comal, Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers arenāt flowing quite so fast this year.
San Antonio Water System officials are attributing the hundreds of water main breaks the utility has seen this summer to record pumping amid high demand for water.
Rural communities have seen a tremendous propulation growth. The extreme heat, and dry conditions have them worried that new residents are not fully aware of just how close they are to a dangerous wildfire.
The lack of rain and extreme heat is helping bacteria thrive in area lakes and rivers, and river authority officials are asking families to be cautious of posted swimming warnings.
The farm at Mission San Juan at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park produces fresh produce for the San Antonio Food Bank using acequias.
Arborist warn homeowners to have their trees inspected at least once a year by a professional, not only to keep the tree healthy but to protect people from accidents.
Boerne Utilities notified its water customers that Stage 2 water restrictions would take effect as drought and continuous triple-digit temperatures affect the region. The restrictions will begin Aug. 7, 2023.
As San Antonio reels from the heat and lack of rainfall, SAWS is considering new ideas around drought management and the violation of watering rules.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that parts of South Central Texas have seen continuous drought for more than 680 days.
Following one of the hottest summers on record, lawmakers have set an ambitious target: By 2033, they want to bump up the stateās water supply by an amount equal to three of the largest reservoirs in the state.
According to a strawberry specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Poteet-worthy strawberries need a sandier soil and cool temperatures to grow. Those cooler conditions get harder and harder to find, though, as the spring season in South Central Texas carries on.
Farmers in Gillespie County are dealing with a slow rain start to the year and seeing less than half the average rainfall they usually get.
A video posted on TikTok by a San Antonio business owner showing the effects of the drought at Medina Lake has millions of views and counting.
A new Texas Department of Agriculture report also points to other factors that are making it harder for Texans to access and afford food, including wages falling behind rising costs of living.
āA year like this, where everything is disaster, is just, Iād say, devastating,ā cotton farmer Steven Walker said.