Texas drought eases, but it’s too late for some. Climate Central
In Texas, ConocoPhillips and other plants strive to conserve water but look into groundwater just in case. Texas Tribune
Texas Supreme Court rules for landowners in water case. Texas Tribune
Texas becomes a battleground in Keystone XL pipeline controversy. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas agency likely to cut water to rice farms. Associated Press
UT ‘fracking’ study dispels one drilling worry, raises others. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
After rains, lakes see biggest rise since drought began. Austin American-Statesman
Drought still haunts Texas’ water supply. Texas Observer
Texas drought sparks water well drilling frenzy. Texas Tribune
Study: Fracturing no threat to groundwater. Houston Chronicle
Most of Big Country at ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ risk of water shortages by 2050, study says. Abilene Reporter-News
Solar industry pushes Austin Energy to put major emphasis on solar power. Austin American-Statesman
Planning for billion-dollar Austin-Houston rail line under way. KUT
Waiting for the next Spicewood Beach. KUT
In Texas, ambivalence over wind tax credit extension. Texas Tribune
Is a $22 flat fee, part of Austin Energy’s rate increase plan, the best way to pay for conservation? Austin American Statesman
Hunting: Dangerous drought / Effect of 2011 dry spell produces struggle for deer season. San Angelo Standard-Times
Tenaska official: Greenhouse gas fight won’t affect proposed Sweetwater project. Abilene Reporter-News
In Texas border town, drawing a line on coal for Mexico. Texas Tribune
Austin could skip year of fees, start bag ban in March 2013. Austin American-Statesman
Texas water district acts to slow depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer. National Geographic NewsWatch
Risk and stealth paid off in Eagle Ford shale. San Antonio Express-News
College Station reins in green projects. Bryan/College Station Eagle
Despite fundraising success, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department still digging out of deep budget. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Crane count murky as birds search for food. San Antonio Express-News
Climate science experts predict intensified drought in Texas. Houston Chronicle
Amarillo aims to make wastewater drinkable. Amarillo Globe-News
A Texas developer attempts to upend the American subdivision. New York Times
The great northern migration – of US cattle. Reuters
Texas drought: Landscaping reconsidered among homeowners. Associated Press
Texas heat wave caused by global warming, NASA’s Hansen says. InsideClimate News
Drillers must now disclose fracking chemicals. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
North Texas water restrictions unlikely to be lifted right away. Fort Worth Star-Telegram