drought

Residents can use sprinklers on the lawns only one day a week now that Stage 2 of Denton’s drought contingency plan has gone into effect. Tuesday’s new stage comes after the city utility department exceeded daily water treatment capacity for three days in a row while two filters are being repaired.

State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some locals are fighting the project.

El Niño weather conditions are expected to increase precipitation chances during Texas' dormant wildfire season this year.

Rain chances increase this month ahead of a wetter-than-normal winter forecast thanks to El Niño.

Missy Bonds is banking on a wet fall and spring for her family’s ranch near Saginaw. Business depends on it.

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 Dallas Federal Reserve’s most recent snapshot of the state’s economy also shows lingering vacancies in the job market.

Nearly 180 counties have issued burn bans as dry conditions and record heat persist across most of the state.

Local and state heat warnings warn North Texas of heat index values of up to 112 degrees, intense drought conditions and the risk of wildfires across the region.

Texas loses billions of gallons of water a year to broken pipes and leaks. The problem is worse in rural areas.

Food banks across Texas are now struggling to keep up with growing demand even more than they were during the pandemic.

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.