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exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas
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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November 5, 2019 10:18 AM
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Sherman repays Modular Power Solutions for sewer extension

Sherman will repay Modular Power Solutions for completing sewer system improvements needed for the company’s new facility on Fallon Drive.

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November 5, 2019 10:06 AM
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East Texas, urban water planners in stalemate, but agree to meet again

If Northeast Texas water planners agreed with their counterparts from Dallas-Fort Worth on anything Monday, it was that they should meet again.

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November 4, 2019 10:26 AM
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Austin’s aging water pipes leaked 6 billion gallons in a year

Kristine Poland says she woke up one morning in late-September to find her street flooded. A 12-inch water line blew along Woodrow Avenue, drenching the Brentwood neighborhood.

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November 4, 2019 10:24 AM
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Utility Work to Affect Traffic on Flour Bluff Drive

Utility Work to Affect Traffic on Flour Bluff Drive | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

City contractors continue to do utility work along Flour Bluff Drive. A cured in place pipe (CIPP) is being installed in a stretch of the wastewater line, a new manhole cover, and ring will be replaced along with asphalt work i

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November 1, 2019 10:28 AM
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City addresses sewer line concerns with residents

City addresses sewer line concerns with residents | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The Cameron City Council heard from two citizens concerned with sewer line issues among other things during a meeting on Oct. 21.

Cameron residents Craig Kistler and Matthew Montelongo were on the agenda to address sewer issues with the council.

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November 1, 2019 10:27 AM
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Major flood control projects underway in Cypress Creek watershed

The Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Engineering Department and Little Cypress Creek Frontier Program held at meeting at Houston's First Baptist Church in Cypress, discussing maintenance projects for subdivisions, updating Texas Water Development Board regional drainage plans along Cypress Creek, and land acquisitions.
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October 31, 2019 10:19 AM
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County, lake associations discuss future 

County, lake associations discuss future  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
A line of communication was open between the county and the lake associations as to the future of area lakes, and the plans of how to get there.
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October 30, 2019 10:46 AM
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WaterSmart portal to help Marble Falls customers track usage

WaterSmart portal to help Marble Falls customers track usage | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

City of Marble Falls water customers have a new tool to monitor usage as well as identify leaks before they become serious issues. 

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October 30, 2019 10:30 AM
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Schertz officials address high water bill complaints

Prompted by a growing number of citizens’ complaints, the Schertz City Council at its Oct. 22 meeting took up the issue of increasingly higher water bills — and whether new water meters might be to blame.

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October 30, 2019 10:17 AM
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Construction scheduled on wastewater lines that will service southeast Fort Worth

Construction begins this month on a parallel relief wastewater main that will service southeast Fort Worth and wholesale customers Burleson and Crowley.

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October 29, 2019 11:48 AM
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City of Abilene: Master Drainage Plan '95-percent done'

City of Abilene: Master Drainage Plan '95-percent done' | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

A 25-year Master Drainage Plan was approved by the Abilene City Council in November of 2018, and nearly one year later, that plan is 95-percent complete, according to the City of Abilene's Stormwater Services. T

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October 29, 2019 9:56 AM
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City of Baird placing sound cannon at the Wastewater Lagoons

The City of Baird is placing a sound cannon at the Wastewater Lagoons. According to the City of Baird, the sound cannon is now required by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality to remove ducks that have made a home on the pond.

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October 28, 2019 12:09 PM
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Senator Brian Birdwell visits TRA 

Senator Brian Birdwell visits TRA  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The Trinity River Authority appreciated the time Senator Brian Birdwell took out of his busy schedule to attend our Oct. 23 board of directors meeting. 

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November 5, 2019 10:13 AM
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La Prensa Editor Vying For Seat On San Antonio River Authority Board

La Prensa Editor Vying For Seat On San Antonio River Authority Board | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
An incumbent seeking a second term faces a challenger in a race for a San Antonio River Authority board seat representing parts of the West and South sides.
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November 4, 2019 10:27 AM
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Katy moves forward on flood mitigation projects

Katy moves forward on flood mitigation projects | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Katy City Council awarded a $1.1 million contract to a Magnolia firm on Oct. 28 to work on the second phase of the Pitts Road Detention Pond.

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November 4, 2019 10:25 AM
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Reduced Water and Wastewater Rates for Low-Income Residential CAP Customers Take Effect November 1 | 

Low-income residential customers who are enrolled in the City of Austin’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP) can expect additional discounts on their monthly bill starting November 1.

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November 4, 2019 10:23 AM
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West Harris County Regional Water Authority pipeline construction to begin

West Harris County Regional Water Authority pipeline construction to begin | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
Officials of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority took steps in late October to begin construction of a pipeline segment that's part of a larger project that eventually will carry surface water from Lake Houston to west Harris County.
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November 1, 2019 10:27 AM
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Officials advise residents on what not to flush

Officials advise residents on what not to flush | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

COMBES — Officials have a word of advice: Be kind to your sewer system. In the early 2000s, the town of Combes was given 100 percent grant funding from the Texas Water Development Board to bring in wastewater. 

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October 31, 2019 10:20 AM
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Houston City Council accepts millions of dollars in grants to start flood mitigation projects

HOUSTON — Houston City Council accepted millions of dollars in grants Wednesday to start two long-awaited projects that city leaders hope could reduce flooding and protect the property of thousands of people.

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October 30, 2019 10:46 AM
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City Council approves water and sewer rate increases for New Braunfels Utilities customers

City Council approves water and sewer rate increases for New Braunfels Utilities customers | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

New water and sewer rates have been approved for New Braunfels Utilities customers. The new rates, effective Nov. 1, are designed to have a minimal impact

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October 30, 2019 10:45 AM
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Palmview hosts meeting to address frustration over sewer project

The Progress Times is the hometown newspaper for the local communities of Mission, Sharyland, Alton, Palmview, La Joya and surrounding areas in Western Hidalgo County. 

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October 30, 2019 10:22 AM
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SE Texas leaders eye water projects

SE Texas leaders eye water projects | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Think better drainage isn’t important to Southeast Texans? Orange County Commissioner Johnny Trahan and Don Carona, bossman at the OC Drainage District, held a public questions-and-answers meeting for Precinct 1 residents during World Series Game 6 featuring the Houston Astros. 

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October 29, 2019 11:49 AM
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Texarkana, Texas, City Council OKs water-rights resolution

The City Council on Monday approved a joint effort with Riverbend Water Resources District to apply for more Wright Patman Lake water rights.
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October 29, 2019 10:02 AM
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Construction work to wrap up soon on Cade Branch Trail in Roanoke

Construction work to wrap up soon on Cade Branch Trail in Roanoke | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Crews are finishing up construction of the Cade Branch Trail, which starts in the cul-de-sac on Newcastle Street in the Briarwyck Subdivision and follows the Trinity River Authority easement under Highway 114 in Roanoke.

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October 29, 2019 9:53 AM
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Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant searching for new director

Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant searching for new director | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
Webb County is keeping their eyes peeled for the right person to take over as the Rio Bravo Water/wastewater Treatment Utilities Director.
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