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U.S. states struggle with water woes amid drought

U.S. states struggle with water woes amid drought | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
KANSAS CITY (Reuters) - The worst drought in more than half a century baked more than two thirds of the continental United States this summer and its harsh effects continue to plague the parched cities...
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Welcome to exTRA – an aggregation of both TRA-related and industry-specific news clips. TRA’s communications division provides these clips as an educational service to TRA’s valued staff, directors and consultants. The articles selected are determined to be of interest to our readership, but in no way reflect TRA’s official position(s) or view(s).
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Breckenridge faces ongoing water outage, boil notice remains in effect

Breckenridge faces ongoing water outage, boil notice remains in effect | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Breckenridge is grappling with a city-wide water outage after a critical repair on a damaged line failed on Wednesday night, requiring further assessment by crews. According to city officials, once the line is fixed, the entire system will need to be brought back up to pressure, a process that could take several hours.

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December 11, 11:25 AM
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Pflugerville moves ahead with final funding for major water projects

Pflugerville moves ahead with final funding for major water projects | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Pflugerville approved notices to issue nearly $80M in Certificates of Obligation to complete major water system projects scheduled through 2026.

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December 11, 11:20 AM
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Beeville announces breakthrough water partnership amid ongoing drought

The partnership includes Mathis, Alice and Corpus Christi. Beeville entered Stage 4 water restrictions after declaring a water emergency in October.

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December 11, 11:10 AM
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Restoration continues at dated east Houston water treatment plant

Restoration continues at dated east Houston water treatment plant | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Houston City Council on Dec. 10 authorized a $17.9 million contract for sediment removal and restoration at one of three existing plant facilities.

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December 11, 10:58 AM
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Boerne City Council approves GBRA water line design ammendement

Boerne City Council approves GBRA water line design ammendement | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Boerne is expanding water capacity with the construction of a new line off Ammann Road, which is in need of a redesign due to an upcoming road project.

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December 10, 10:51 AM
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Rio Grande City providing wastewater service to hundreds of homes

Rio Grande City providing wastewater service to hundreds of homes | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The project will cost about $8 million, and the Texas Water Development Board is providing some of the funding.

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December 10, 9:20 AM
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These 2 Central Texas rivers are among the most 'snake-infested' in the state

Texas is home to four types of venomous snakes — copperheads, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and coral snakes — according to TPWD.

READ: These 2 Central Texas rivers are among the most 'snake-infested' in the state

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December 9, 8:58 AM
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Kleberg County seeks $1M grant to upgrade wastewater in colonias

With many homes still on septic systems, Kleberg County is seeking colonia funding to extend modern wastewater infrastructure into Ricardo.

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December 8, 9:11 AM
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Water bills going up in 2026: What Corpus Christi residents can expect

City leaders approved new water and wastewater rate hikes starting Jan. 1. Residents shared mixed reactions as the average household faces about $9 more per month.

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December 5, 9:56 AM
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Four South Texas cities unite to share water as drought worsens

Alice, Corpus Christi, Beeville and Mathis are forming a regional water alliance to pool resources and share supply as drought conditions worsen across South Texas.

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December 4, 10:27 AM
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City of Victoria taking preventative measures to avoid another boil water notice

City of Victoria taking preventative measures to avoid another boil water notice | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

After back-to-back boil water notices in July and August, the city of Victoria established a subcommittee to diagnose the problem and take preventative measures.

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December 4, 9:33 AM
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Belton city council approves agreement with Brazos River Authority for $2.4 million pipeline deal

A mile long stretch in Belton will soon be part of a major pipeline project. This, after the city council and Brazos River Authority agreed to the more than two million dollar deal.

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December 3, 10:03 AM
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Austin Water celebrates replacement of 110-year-old reservoir

Austin Water celebrates replacement of 110-year-old reservoir | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Austin Water celebrated the completion of the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting, as the 110-year-old reservoir was replaced.

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Toxic water from Texas oil production is set to be treated and pumped into rivers 

Toxic water from Texas oil production is set to be treated and pumped into rivers  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Texas is about to deploy a potential solution to the oil industry's toxic wastewater problem -- but it's a move that carries environmental risks of its own.

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December 11, 11:23 AM
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City of Breckenridge remains without water tonight as valve repair fails

City of Breckenridge remains without water tonight as valve repair fails | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The repair to a water line valve that crews worked on all day isn't holding, and water service will not be restored to the community tonight, according to Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northrop.

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December 11, 11:15 AM
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Port Arthur set to receive $16.6 million grant to fix water infrastructure issues

Port Arthur set to receive $16.6 million grant to fix water infrastructure issues | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Port Arthur is on the brink of securing a $16.6 million grant to address its long-standing water infrastructure problems. The city has faced persistent water ma

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December 11, 11:03 AM
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Refugio County hears plan to update floodplain maps, modeling

Refugio County commissioners on Tuesday heard a proposal from the Nueces River Authority to join a multi-county effort to modernize floodplain maps and improve regional flood modeling, but the court voted to table the item until January. 

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December 11, 10:36 AM
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Help on the way for Nueces County colonias

County leaders are seeking new colonia construction funds that could bring wastewater, water and drainage upgrades to communities across Nueces County.

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December 10, 10:50 AM
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Pipeline project nears completion in Horseshoe Bay 

Pipeline project nears completion in Horseshoe Bay  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Horseshoe Bay residents dealing with months of construction, noise, and traffic delays will see relief soon with completion of a major water project. Read more about the soon-to-be-completed pipeline upgrade in the story.

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December 9, 9:44 AM
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League City Rain Garden Installation For Water Drainage Issues Announced

League City Rain Garden Installation For Water Drainage Issues Announced | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Homeowners throughout the region face recurring issues with standing water, oversaturated soil, and runoff that threatens foundations and structures. Heavy rainfall events have increased significantly in recent years, overwhelming traditional drainage systems and exposing properties to water damage, erosion, and costly structural repairs.

READ: League City Rain Garden Installation For Water Drainage Issues Announced | User | sweetwaterreporter.com

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December 8, 9:13 AM
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Denton OKs amended strategic partnership agreement with Meadows Municipal Utility District

Denton OKs amended strategic partnership agreement with Meadows Municipal Utility District | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Denton City Council unanimously approved an amended strategic partnership agreement with Municipal Utility District No. 16, also known as Meadows MUD, at a Dec. 2 meeting.

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December 5, 10:19 AM
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Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project

Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.

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December 5, 9:23 AM
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Carrollton City Council Adopts Water Rate Increase For 2026

Carrollton City Council Adopts Water Rate Increase For 2026 | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Carrollton approves water rate increase for 2026 due to rising treatment costs and infrastructure needs affecting monthly bills for all users.

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December 4, 9:54 AM
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Running water will finally reach West Odessa thanks to $17 million from state lawmakers 

Running water will finally reach West Odessa thanks to $17 million from state lawmakers  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

When Paula Graham’s family moved here to chase the oil boom in the 1980s, this unincorporated portion of Ector County was scarcely populated. Roads were barely paved. There was no running water. In the decades since, the lonely stretch of roads is now full of other trailer homes. Despite the boom, there is still no access to clean and reliable drinking water.

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December 4, 8:59 AM
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Watering guidelines in Dallas set to change

Watering guidelines in Dallas set to change | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Dallas may see extended watering restrictions next year as region plans to meet rising water demand.

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