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Audio: For Texas Rice Farmers, Livelihoods At Stake in Water Talks

Rice farmers in Southeast Texas are braced to receive less water in the future, amid growing demand from cities.

By Erika Aguilar, KUT NewsJune 23, 2011, 5:00 a.m. CentralUpdated June 23, 2011, 5:00 a.m. Central

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Audio: For Texas Rice Farmers, Livelihoods At Stake in Water Talks

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June 23, 2011

<h1>Audio: For Texas Rice Farmers, Livelihoods At Stake in Water Talks</h1>
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