Water issues dominate Texas needs and plans
A regional water series introduces Texas water concerns from drought 2011 to projected 2060 demands, stressing groundwater overuse, subsidence risks, estuary health, and the political debate over water ownership. It highlights sustainability, master plans, and regional implementation as key strategies, with authors Chris O'Shea Roper and Tom Linton outlining forthcoming coverage.
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Today in history and notable facts for May 7
On this day in 1915 a German U boat sank the Lusitania off Ireland, killing 1198. In 1945 Germany surrendered in WWII. In 2000 Vladimir Putin became Russia’s president. Also noted are birthdays of Brahms Tchaikovsky Cooper Peron Unitas Russert Meyer. The 7 symphonies by Tchaikovsky and the moon phase between May 2 and May 9 are included.
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Fast track to citizenship under new immigration plan
Senate’s Gang of Eight proposes a blue card fast track for agricultural workers, allowing five years to permanent residency and citizenship with spouses and children. Dreamers face five-year residency after meeting education or military service standards, with a hardship exception possible. The plan could shorten paths for many illegal immigrants while preserving longer routes for others, Byron York reports.
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