Rio Grande

Floodwaters along the Rio Grande in San Ygnacio, Texas, have inundated areas previously cleared for border wall construction. The fast-moving, debris-laden waters include loose federal border buoys, indicating the severity of the flooding.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's plan to build a border wall through a levee system, arguing it could increase flood risks and citing legal violations. The administration claims authority to bypass regulations to complete the wall, despite opposition from landowners, environmental groups, and others.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plan, arguing it could compromise a levee system protecting against flooding. The administration faces opposition from landowners, environmental groups, and others over concerns the wall endangers historical sites and local communities. The lawsuit claims the government bypassed regulations requiring Army Corps of Engineers approval for construction near levees.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's plan to build a border wall through a levee system, arguing it could cause flooding and violate legal requirements. The administration claims authority to waive regulations for the wall, while opponents cite environmental and community risks.

A small Texas town, Presidio, is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plan, arguing it could compromise a levee system protecting the community from flooding and violates legal requirements for federal construction on such infrastructure. The administration claims authority to bypass regulations to build the wall, despite concerns from residents and environmental groups.

U.S. Border Patrol in El Paso confirms cartels exploit an underground storm drain system to smuggle illegal migrants, with 32 known entry points from the Rio Grande and hundreds of exit points across the city. The El Paso Sector’s Confined Space Entry Team navigates the dangerous network, which has led to 161 migrant apprehensions this fiscal year despite historically low border crossings.

New Mexico is relying on voluntary water use reductions by vegetable and pecan farmers to address Rio Grande water usage, but these measures may be insufficient. The state faces pressure to implement effective conservation strategies.

At least 120 giant border buoys, each weighing about one ton, were dislodged and floating uncontrolled down the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, Texas, toward Laredo due to regional flooding.

Puerto Rico announced emergency water rationing in the northeast region as a worsening drought exacerbates chronic shortages. The water and sewer authority cited insufficient rainfall and decades of underinvestment in infrastructure, prompting protests and legal action. A state of emergency was declared, with 14% of the island under severe drought and 59% under moderate drought.

Cartels continue using storm drain tunnels in El Paso to smuggle humans and narcotics despite increased border security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) faces challenges patrolling the tunnels due to their complexity and hazardous conditions, though migrant numbers have dropped significantly under President Trump. Smugglers now charge $20,000–$30,000 per person and use social media to recruit guides.

Cartels continue using storm drain tunnels in El Paso to smuggle humans and narcotics despite increased border security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Confined Space Entry Team faces challenges like heat and low oxygen while patrolling the tunnels, which now see smaller groups of migrants due to stricter enforcement. Smugglers charge $20,000 to $30,000 per person and use social media to recruit guides for the hazardous routes.

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Texas, leading to at least two deaths, hundreds of rescues, and significant infrastructure damage. Over 50 people were rescued in Ozona, a bridge collapsed in Uvalde County, and nearly a trillion gallons of water fell on three counties. A resident described the danger of floodwaters, emphasizing the risk of being swept away.

Dozens of giant orange border buoys have been placed near the Roma International Bridge in South Texas, ready to be deployed in the Rio Grande.

A study by Stanford University and others found that climate change could nearly double household water costs in cities like Santa Cruz, California, due to infrastructure upgrades needed for water systems. Low-income residents, who use less water, will face disproportionate financial strain as bills rise faster than inflation.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds that climate change could nearly double household water costs in some American cities, particularly in Santa Cruz, California, due to stressed water systems requiring costly infrastructure upgrades. Low-income residents may be disproportionately affected as water rates rise faster than inflation.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds climate change could nearly double household water costs in some U.S. cities, particularly stressing systems in Santa Cruz, California. Rising costs from infrastructure upgrades and water scarcity disproportionately impact low-income residents, who already spend a larger share of resources on utilities.

The Eagle Pass City Council denied the federal government's request to stage hundreds of buoys in the Rio Grande at its city park. The buoys were part of a federal plan for the river border.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds climate change could nearly double household water costs in some U.S. cities, particularly in Santa Cruz, California, as municipal systems require costly upgrades. Low-income residents may be disproportionately affected, as water rates have already risen three times faster than inflation over two decades.

A border wall through Big Bend Ranch State Park is in planning stages, with an updated map showing a 2-mile barrier. The Rio Grande flows alongside FM 170 in the park.

A new steel-bollard border wall project in Big Bend National Park, Texas, approved by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has sparked local concern. The $2.45 billion project includes contracts for Barnard Construction Co. and Fisher Sand and Gravel, with potential impacts on Presidio's flood control levee system.

Fifteen miles of buoy barriers have been installed along the Rio Grande in South Texas as part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's 'Smart Wall' system, which the agency claims effectively prevents illegal immigration from Mexico. Border Report recently identified sections of these buoys in the region.

OpenAI and Oracle are constructing a massive data center in New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, despite the state experiencing a 200% increase in tree mortality due to drought and insect infestations. The project, Project Jupiter, will span 1,400 acres and use 11 million gallons of non-potable water daily through closed-loop systems, as Oracle shifts from water-intensive turbines to fuel cells to address environmental concerns.

Water is flowing in the Rio Grande and irrigation canals along it in El Paso, prompting border officials to warn people to stay away due to rising danger levels.

A proposed ban on the Big Bend border wall failed in the U.S. House funding panel. The Rio Grande flows through the desert between the U.S. and Mexico near Big Bend National Park.

Officials in the Big Bend region are requesting U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Joint Task Force Southern Border to remove concertina wire placed along the Rio Grande in a floodplain in Presidio, Texas. The request is based on public safety concerns.

Officials in the Big Bend region are requesting U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Joint Task Force Southern Border to remove concertina wire installed along the Rio Grande in a floodplain in Presidio, Texas, due to public safety concerns during flooding.

Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell confirms that border wall crews are clearing federal floodplains in San Ygnacio, which are designated for flood management of the Rio Grande. He believes little can be done to halt the construction.

Colorado State University tests drought-tolerant crops like black-eyed peas to address water shortages, as agriculture consumes up to 90% of the state's water. The article explores potential shifts from water-intensive crops (e.g., alfalfa) to less-thirsty alternatives (e.g., rye grass, camelina) to conserve water and ease conflicts over river supplies, but highlights challenges like market demand for traditional crops.

San Ygnacio residents are angry that the federal government has started bulldozing and clearing lands along the Rio Grande to build a border wall without any notice.

The U.S. Supreme Court has resolved a long-running water dispute between Texas and New Mexico over the Rio Grande. The case involved conflicting claims about water rights and usage along the river, which flows through both states.

A $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for border wall construction in Big Bend, Texas, though public confusion remains regarding the specific construction plans and implementation details. The project involves the disputed Rio Grande area separating the United States and Mexico at Big Bend National Park.

A CBS report highlights a significant decline in illegal border crossings at Eagle Pass, Texas, under President Trump's administration, with apprehensions dropping to a 55-year low. The report attributes the decrease to Trump's crackdown on the asylum system, which has deterred migrants from entering the U.S. illegally.