drought /tags/drought drought en-US Copyright Fri, 02 May 2025 10:13:00 GMT 'Perfect rainless storm': North Texas water planning faces climate, growth challenges /news/2025-05-02/north-texas-water-plans-climate-change-growth-reservoir As regions work on new 50-year water plans, experts say North Texas faces dual crises to meet increased water demands: growth and climate. Fri, 02 May 2025 10:13:00 GMT /news/2025-05-02/north-texas-water-plans-climate-change-growth-reservoir Pablo Arauz Peña Denton moves to enforce once-a-week watering and fines for violations /environment-nature/2024-08-21/denton-moves-to-enforce-once-a-week-watering-and-fines-for-violations 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. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:44:36 GMT /environment-nature/2024-08-21/denton-moves-to-enforce-once-a-week-watering-and-fines-for-violations Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle North Texas landowners trying to stop a reservoir that Wichita Falls calls crucial /texas-news/2024-05-09/north-texas-landowners-trying-to-stop-a-reservoir-that-wichita-falls-calls-crucial 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. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:57:21 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-09/north-texas-landowners-trying-to-stop-a-reservoir-that-wichita-falls-calls-crucial Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune After nearly 7,000 wildfires in Texas last year, a wet winter could reduce the risk in 2024 /environment-nature/2024-01-05/texas-wildfires-in-texas-last-year-lower-drought-reduces-dormant-wildfire-risk El Niño weather conditions are expected to increase precipitation chances during Texas' dormant wildfire season this year. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:40:32 GMT /environment-nature/2024-01-05/texas-wildfires-in-texas-last-year-lower-drought-reduces-dormant-wildfire-risk Megan Cardona Drought conditions persist across much of Texas, but fall should bring some relief /environment-nature/2023-10-04/drought-conditions-persist-across-much-of-texas-but-fall-should-bring-some-relief Rain chances increase this month ahead of a wetter-than-normal winter forecast thanks to El Niño. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:50:55 GMT /environment-nature/2023-10-04/drought-conditions-persist-across-much-of-texas-but-fall-should-bring-some-relief Rhonda Fanning, David Brown Drought causes North Texas ranchers to reduce herds, driving meat prices up /business-economy/2023-10-02/drought-causes-north-texas-ranchers-to-reduce-herds-driving-meat-prices-up Missy Bonds is banking on a wet fall and spring for her family’s ranch near Saginaw. Business depends on it. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2023-10-02/drought-causes-north-texas-ranchers-to-reduce-herds-driving-meat-prices-up Seth Bodine | Fort Worth Report The drought could influence where monarch butterflies hang out on their migration though Texas /texas-news/2023-09-29/the-drought-could-influence-where-monarch-butterflies-hang-out-on-their-migration-though-texas 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. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:43:10 GMT /texas-news/2023-09-29/the-drought-could-influence-where-monarch-butterflies-hang-out-on-their-migration-though-texas Talisa Treviño Input costs, drought impacts among the top line Texas takeaways in latest Beige Book /environment-nature/2023-09-21/input-costs-drought-impacts-among-the-top-line-texas-takeaways-in-latest-beige-book The Dallas Federal Reserve’s most recent snapshot of the state’s economy also shows lingering vacancies in the job market. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:45:00 GMT /environment-nature/2023-09-21/input-costs-drought-impacts-among-the-top-line-texas-takeaways-in-latest-beige-book Sean Saldana | Texas Standard High wildfire danger persists in Texas amid ongoing, scorching temperatures /texas-news/2023-08-10/high-wildfire-danger-persists-in-texas-amid-ongoing-scorching-temperatures Nearly 180 counties have issued burn bans as dry conditions and record heat persist across most of the state. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:43:07 GMT /texas-news/2023-08-10/high-wildfire-danger-persists-in-texas-amid-ongoing-scorching-temperatures Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom Drought conditions, wildfire risks worsen as extreme heat continues across North Texas /environment-nature/2023-08-02/drought-conditions-wildfire-risks-extreme-heat 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. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment-nature/2023-08-02/drought-conditions-wildfire-risks-extreme-heat Toluwani Osibamowo