Colleen DeGuzman | The Texas Tribune

Twenty students and five teachers accused DPS and Uvalde County of negligence in the delayed response to the deadly 2022 shooting.

Emergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.

Balcones Canyonlands wildlife refuge, home to endangered songbird, adds more than 600 acres

The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.

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

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.