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A new UT Austin report estimates data centers could account for up to 9% of Texas water use by 2040.

Residents are under strict water restrictions as city officials scramble to drill a replacement well, which could take four to six weeks to complete.

That new amount is more than double the amount predicted four years ago. The new forecast comes as supply is already drying up.

Pacifico Energy and other energy companies are rushing to build private power plants across the Lone Star State.

Freezing temperatures and increased demand strained the city’s well system, causing low pressure and outages for some residents.

At grassland sites worldwide, including the Midwest and Great Plains, scientists simulated extreme drought conditions. The study provides a far-reaching and systematic look at the effects of drought severity.

Under a new agreement, Mexico will release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. beginning this week.

The proposed project that would install 43 high-capacity wells drew the ire of East Texans, worried their wells would run dry.

Texas voters approved billions to help the state address water supply needs, but Tarrant County-area leaders concede more resources are needed to keep up with growth.

While most proposed amendments on this year's ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas' network of technical colleges and dementia and Alzheimer's research.

There are 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. Business leaders from Dallas and Richardson say they're closely watching two that would have impacts on local businesses.

How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S.