Two stormwater detention basins in the Cypress Creek watershed—funded by Harris County Flood Control District’s $2.5 billion bond, which was approved by voters in 2018—have made strides toward completion, according to the district.

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough has said the project will move forward.

Kyle marks a major step in securing a long-term water supply with help from an Alliance Water pipeline.

In a city defined by its river, drought and a bursting population are threatening the local water supply of San Marcos, Texas. This is part 3 of KVUE's Running Dry series.

Legislation calling for fast-growing Wise County to have a regional water district is at an impasse as elected officials and developers are in a disagreement over how to allocate seats on the board of directors. Leaders in Alvord, Aurora, Boyd, Bridgeport, Decatur, Newark, New Fairview, Paradise and Rhome have worked together with county leaders for a over a year to develop a regional approach to address the water demand, as studies indicate there isn’t enough ground water to sustain the growth.

Read: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article306029486.html#storylink=cpy

An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported. The team that developed the program, which includes researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the School of Public Health at University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston, the Houston Health Department and Rice University, published their findings in the American Journal of Public Health.

Friendswood city officials have formerly endorsed the second phase of a regional flood mitigation initiative to address persistent flooding within the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watersheds.

Nacogdoches City Council in June will consider issuing $30 million in utility revenue bonds to tackle some of the city’s most pressing water and wastewater needs, including aging sewer mains along Lanana and Banita creeks.

Texas lawmakers are pushing for urgent action on water supply issues, emphasizing the need for new funding to address the state's growing water crisis. During a recent Senate Committee on Finance meeting, key stakeholders voiced their support for House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7), which aims to secure dedicated funding for new water supply projects.

Prolonged drought and significant population growth in Central Texas are straining water resources, prompting state lawmakers to propose new legislation for water management and conservation.

Golden shovels ceremoniously broke ground May 5 on the largest project ever undertaken by the city of Marble Falls: the $86 million One Water Reclamation Facility. The wastewater treatment plant, a first of its kind in Texas, has been years in the making. 

Sewer improvements are coming to West Plano Parkway after City Council unanimously approved roughly $16 million to improve 7,000 feet of wastewater sewer line at a May 12 meeting.

Emergency repairs are currently underway at the Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Lower Valley following a significant rupture last month.

Leaders hope that these wells will add 10MGD to the current supply.

Supporters say the bill would protect farmland in Texas. Opponents say limiting PFAS chemicals in biosolids will force water utilities to look at other disposal methods, which will lead to higher utility bills.

These fees help reduce the cost of growth-related capital expenditures on existing customers, thus minimizing rate increases.

Oil and gas companies have used billions of gallons of Rio Grande and Pecos River water for drilling in the past four years, according to an exclusive Inside Climate News analysis.

The city is looking for a total of up to $120 million to go toward replacing failing lines that connect water lines to customer meters.

Kyle City Council has approved its first Water Master Plan, setting a 50-year strategy for water supply, infrastructure upgrades, and growth management amid rising demand and drought concerns.

Bastrop officials are working to expand its third wastewater treatment plant, citing the city is “growing exponentially," and will need the additional capacity within 18-24 months, according to agenda documents.

Heavy rains pushed lakes across North Texas above capacity, threatening homes near waterlines but offering summer drought relief, experts say.