*A judge in North Dakota issued a preliminary injunction preventing the new Waters of the U.S. rule from being enforced in 24 states.
*Cotton planting is Texas is right on schedule, but other states are getting a slow start.
*Watch soil temperatures closely before planting spring crops.
*Weather conditions in the Texas Panhandle have been exceptionally dry and windy. Severe weather season is here.
*State legislators are considering new regulations on wind and solar projects in Texas.
*Performance horses can develop heat related issues.
*Two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease have been confirmed in Texas.