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A celebration of traditional boats and their history, Lugger Fest is an opportunity for connections between groups, alongside light-hearted racing.

This is the first of a two part series on the Groundwater Symposium that occurred at Texas State University on April 2 bringing together the area's groundwater conservation district leaders.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Some areas are starting the year with low water reserves, and forecasters don’t expect substantial relief from the weather.

Some areas are starting the year with low water reserves, and forecasters don’t expect substantial relief from the weather.

Some areas are starting the year with low water reserves. Forecasters don’t expect substantial relief from the weather.

Some areas are starting the year with low water reserves, and forecasters don’t expect substantial relief from the weather.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

With rain forecasted for Central Texas next week, the district will continue to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.

Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer declared Stage IV Exceptional Drought on Thursday, Dec. 14, after Lovelady dropped below the district's threshold for Stage IV for a 10-day span.