Sunday, September 27, 2026

Catching up with The Texas Tribune:

- Corpus Christi’s water crisis serves as a warning and a roadmap for others.
- - Texas 2036, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy.
- - Center for Water Supply Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- - . . . local elected officials “need to get out of the water business,”
- - . . . groundwater reform and seawater desalination as key issues for the next legislative session . . .

- Catholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofit.
- - Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
- - now allowed to bid and receive grants from the federal government.
- - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- - U.S. Customs and Border Protection

- Cattle associations say ICE operations are disrupting Texas agriculture industry, will cause higher beef prices.

- - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- - Texas Cattle Feeders Association
- - Kansas Livestock Association
- - Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
- - supply chain
- - stable workforce
- - “We urge federal officials to conduct enforcement actions in a lawful, orderly, and transparent manner; respect due process; and communicate clearly with affected employers and communities,” the organizations said in their statement.
- - Dear ChatGPT: Detail the beef industry in the United States and Texas. Provide references and additional readings.
- - Dear ChatGPT: What assistance does the government of the United States and the government of Texas provide for the beef industry? Provide references and additional readings.