Rio Grande Valley Faces Water Reckoning as Leaders Warn of Hard Choices Ahead
· Texas Border Business
The RGV Connect Water Forum, held on April 15, 2026, at Texas Southmost College, focused on water security and regional growth in the Rio Grande Valley. Moderated by Colin McDonald from the Texas Water Foundation, the forum featured discussions among public officials, utility leaders, and agricultural representatives about the Valley's water challenges. While the region is not running out of water, the reliability of this resource is changing. Panelists emphasized the need for regional cooperation and local solutions to address water shortages affecting agriculture, including the closure of the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Mill, which resulted in a loss of 500 jobs and $100 million annually.
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