After October brought the Brazos Valley over 3.5 inches of rain, the drought monitor is showing great improvement!
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At an hourlong meeting with engineers Corlett Probst & Boyd on Nov. 1, the Council discussed ways to shoehorn the lowest of four bids by Texas-based general contractors into the City’s budget using $13.5 million in revenue bonds, about $1 million in interest and $2 million in an unspent grant for a stalled water reuse line. The lowest bid, by Horton Excavating of Pollock, Texas, was $14.59 million if the City opted to go with cheaper steel tank clearwells instead of more expensive but lower-maintenance concrete clearwells. 
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The air quality in surrounding Shepherd, Texas, is being monitored after an explosion at a chemical plant sent billowing black smoke into the air.
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The Texas Water Fund was officially created with voter approval for Proposition 6, allocating $1 billion to projects that address a range of issues from water loss and quality to acquiring new water sources, and Texas’ deteriorating pipes. It’s the largest investment in water infrastructure by state lawmakers since 2013.
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The City of Tyler is moving forward to improve their decades old water and sewer system through capital projects. The city will issue $65 million in revenue bonds to pay for a portion of these projects.
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Reclaimed water is treated city wastewater used for non-drinking and drinking purposes. It's not a new idea, but some cities are considering it more.
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The 5.2 magnitude earthquake is tied for the fourth strongest in Texas history. It occurred in an area where oilfield companies have long been injecting wastewater from fracking underground.
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Ballots have been tallied from election day and voters have made it clear— state parks matter to the people of Texas. Proposition 14, which creates the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, passed with overwhelming support from Texas voters. The fund is made from a portion of state budget surplus and creates a dedicated funding stream for acquiring and developing state parks.
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Amarillo City Council unanimously approved a $71 million award to start on the Amarillo Northeast Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project. Phase one will consist of the installation of approximately 13 miles of proposed sanitary sewer pipe and the abandonment of an imhoff tank and lift station.
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The 2-million gallon tank replaces two other tanks in Southmost that were more than 50 years old. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) and Brownsville city officials say this upgrade will give southmost residents a more reliable water source.
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Texans voted to invest in projects to improve the water supply in the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election. The Associated Press projected Proposition 6, which stems from S.J.R 75, would pass. The proposition will create a “Texas Water Fund” dedicated to assisting in financing water projects in Texas.
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A significant leak at the Florence Water Tower located on the city’s west side resulted in the emergency, according to a Nov. 4 news release. The boil-water notice went into effect and only applied to those in the affected area.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineer lakes provide a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping throughout the State of Texas. However, the constant need for water supply, coupled with the recent drought conditions have drastically impacted many of the lake operations throughout the state.
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City leaders have invested in studies geared toward West University Place’s existing water infrastructure and water supply capacities.
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The City says the average water or wastewater customer will see a more than $45 increase to their total monthly bill. City leaders say this will support water services and critical infrastructure projects.
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Due to a loss of pressure at the Plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Denning Rural Water System PWS # 2030004 to notify all. customers to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/ face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
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An impact fee is a one-time charge collected from new development to pay for a portion of the costs related to specific capital improvements, according to a Oct. 16 presentation by Freese and Nichols, an engineering, planning and consulting firm.
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Becoming more vigilant for water use rises to new levels for ag producers and farmers each year there is a drought. As the region copes with persistent drought, producers of food and fiber need every tactical advantage to conserve water and lower expenses.
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Funding to design improvements at a Grapevine water and wastewater treatment plant administration facilities was approved by Grapevine City Council. More than $2.1 million in the city’s utility enterprise fund will be made available for the design phase of the project after an appropriation ordinance was approved during council’s Nov. 7 meeting.
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Here's what we've found so far about Sound Resource Solutions background as a fire at its facility raged for hours Wednesday, injuring one employee.
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The City of Whitehouse is under a boil water notice after a company working to install fiber hit a water main. According to a release from the City of Whitehouse, before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, a company installing fiber along Highway 110 hit an 8-inch water main, triggering a boil water notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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The Wildcatters Trail is a biking, running, and walking corridor which will eventually connect the cities of Midland and Odessa. The City of Midland’s grant award is $3,697,495 while UT Permian Basin’s grant award is $6,377,697. UTPB President Dr. Sandra Woodley and City of Midland Mayor Lori Blong worked together on these grants to improve the quality of our spaces with safe and enjoyable multi-modal trails in the Permian Basin.
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On Nov. 1, the first pair of whooping cranes of the year were spotted flying toward the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the southwest side of San Antonio Bay. Their arrival is about 10 days later than last year, but well within the typical arrival window, according to Kevin McAbee, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Whooping Crane Coordinator.
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City leaders in Bastrop hope changes to their development code and infrastructure can help with the area's exponential growth.
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Chad Holton, manager of the Trinity River Authority’s Lake Livingston Project, was the guest speaker for the quarterly membership luncheon of the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at Cho-Yeh Camp & Conference Center.
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