Rural Communities
Farmers and ranchers in East Texas rallied against a billionaire's bid to extract billions of gallons of groundwater for export to drought-stricken cities. The uproar at a local conservation district meeting highlighted tensions over water rights and rural livelihoods. Kyle Bass's companies seek permits to pump 15 billion gallons annually from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer.
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Severe floods in May 2024 devastated unincorporated communities in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 27 people and destroying hundreds of homes. These rural areas face unique barriers to federal disaster aid due to the lack of local governments. Residents and officials highlight policy gaps that leave them vulnerable in the face of worsening extreme weather.