*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.