The Rio Grande Valley typically grows between 60 to 80 million acres of fresh produce annually, but that has declined over the years due to drought.
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Balcones Canyonlands wildlife refuge, home to endangered songbird, adds more than 600 acres
Conservation groups purchased nearly 300 acres in Burnet County after adding a similar-sized tract last year, giving the golden-cheeked warbler more protected habitat.
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Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure, putting Rio Grande Valley farmworkers at risk
RGV researchers have been struck by how many people had Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that has been linked to pesticides and other environmental toxins.
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Corpus Christi delays decision on nearly billion-dollar water plant despite impending crisis
The City Council rejected the treatment plant last year over cost and environmental concerns, but plans resurfaced as the city’s water woes continued.
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Sid Miller to join Democratic nominee for agriculture commissioner at data center forum
The Republican said he agreed to speak at the event prior to Clayton Tucker’s involvement because it was “the right thing to do.” Both are critics of data center construction in Texas.
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Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims
On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.
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Corpus Christi reconsiders building a desalination plant leaders rejected last year
The almost billion-dollar plant, praised as a drought-resistant option, wouldn’t provide water until 2029. Opponents cite cost and environmental concerns.
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Recent rain gives two Corpus Christi reservoirs a much-needed boost
With one main reservoir almost at capacity, the city may be on pace to delay an emergency declaration from December to early 2027.
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With limited options, Corpus Christi focuses on delaying – not avoiding – its looming water crisis
The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.
