The city of Graham completed another repair to their 24-inch water line into the city Wednesday and updated the city council with some improvements made to water lines in the city Thursday. The city released a press release Tuesday afternoon stating they would be performing another repair to their main 24-inch water line into the city Wednesday, May 13 which was anticipated to take six to nine hours.
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Tomball City Council members unanimously approved awarding bids to two construction companies for a road project on Medical Complex Drive and improvements to the south wastewater treatment plant. 
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Officials from The Woodlands Water Agency and the 11 different municipal utility districts in the township have informed the San Jacinto River Authority that the entities do not want to agree to a Groundwater Reduction Plan rate hike because it is viewed as unfair to the entities in The Woodlands.
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Families looking for adventure may soon find it again at Texas State Parks, which are resuming overnight camping effective today. But don't expect to just rush out there. The park says the overnight reservations will be limited to varying degrees depending on park occupancy so that safe business practices can be maintained.
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Do your part in protecting the lakes you love by slowing the spread of zebra mussels. National Invasive Species Week aims to raise awareness about the actions we can all take to protect our environment from #invasivespecies. Zebra mussels are present in many Texas lakes, causing damage to boats, disrupting water supplies and destroying habitats. The most effective way to ensure you don't carry zebra mussels from one body to another is to clean, drain and dry you boat every time you exit the water. #NISAW Find the latest information regarding zebra mussels in Texas here: https://texasinvasives.org/zebramussels/
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The transition to a new water billing system in Copperas Cove is largely completed, the city said Friday.
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Zebra mussels, giant African snails, feral hogs, feral cats causing big problems in Texas.
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According to a report presented Tuesday to the Anna City Council, residents can probably expect higher water bills in the near future. The only question may be how much that increase will be. Higher demand, increasing wholesale costs and capital improvement projects have left the city facing tough options for how to fund and maintain its water and sewage systems.
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The city of Marble Falls announced May 12 that it was awarded a $2.3 million grant to repair bank erosion stemming from the October 2018 flood. The funding, which is the largest single grant of its kind that the city has received, is an Emergency Watershed Protection Program Grant given on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $100,000 in federal funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC). These funds, awarded by the Bureau of Reclamation through their Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP), will be used to form local solutions, among diverse stakeholders, in developing a Watershed Restoration Plan along the Rio Grande River.
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The City of Lockney issued a warning to its residence to limit their water usage before the city’s Drought Contingency Plan kicks into effect. This warning, which was posted on the city’s Facebook page on Monday, is due to higher water usage by residents that is draining the city’s supply.
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The city of Midland has agreed to a new water deal with Fort Stockton Holdings that includes the cities of San Angelo and Abilene. The deal has been in the making for 10 years and will last several generations.
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The city of Graham released a press release Tuesday afternoon stating they will perform another repair to their main 24-inch water line into the city Wednesday, May 13. According to the release by City Manager Brandon Anderson, the repair is anticipated to take six to nine hours.
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A project to replace a waterline and resurface the roadway on Sam Houston Avenue and Avenue J is expected to begin in over the summer, following the Huntsville City Council’s approval of a contract with Underground Construction Solutions.
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Texas Regional Water Planning Groups have drafted 50 year water supply plans. You and every other Texan has a chance to make your voice heard – comment on the draft water supply plan for your region.
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Nearly 200,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into a Haltom City creek Saturday afternoon, likely due to tree that fell during storms that moved across North Texas, the city says.
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Years of ongoing litigation are costing local entities millions of dollars, directly affecting the cost of water that is being passed onto consumers across the county.
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For at least the second straight year, Fitch Ratings gave the City of Lubbock a AA+/Stable bond rating. The city's Water & Wastewater System received a AA- bond rating.
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Thursday will mark the start date for $17.5-million in water system and street work backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, City Administrator Kevin Schaffer said. Officials will meet with each of the four contractors throughout the day and give them the official green light to start their portion of the project.
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Pflugerville City Council unanimously approved a $537,000 purchase for the replacement of water treatment membranes during council's May 12 meeting. The purchase from ZENON Environmental Corp., known as SUEZ, will replace Train No. 3 of the city's water treatment plant.
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Sundt Construction has started work on a new segment of San Pedro Creek in San Antonio, Texas. The transformation of the creek into a linear park began in 2017. The project for the San Antonio River Authority is spread over multiple phases.
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Officials say San Angelo's long-term water woes might become a thing of the past after city council members approved an agreement designed to bring in billions of more gallons of water to the city.
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The Midland City Council heard during its briefing session Tuesday morning that city staff has proposed changes in its water rates that are less conservation friendly and changes in restrictions that allow for watering more than two times a week.
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The Abilene City Council approved an agreement for access to a water supply that is "capable of withstanding substantial droughts.
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