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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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October 11, 2019 1:11 PM
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Stantec selected as lead designer for expansion of Eastern Texas water reclamation facility

Stantec selected as lead designer for expansion of Eastern Texas water reclamation facility | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
Enhancements will more than double treatment capabilities for one of nation’s fastest growing cities
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October 10, 2019 10:53 AM
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League City City Council approves water line repair project, secures 20 million gallons of water per day for build-out

League City City Council approves water line repair project, secures 20 million gallons of water per day for build-out | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
Oct 9, 2019: With the League City City Council’s approval Oct. 8, the city and other entities will spend the next several years designing and repairing a water line
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October 10, 2019 9:56 AM
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Parties reach proposed agreement to fix Lake Dunlap dam

Parties reach proposed agreement to fix Lake Dunlap dam | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
Lake Dunlap residents could get their waterside view back in just a few years, but it will cost them more property taxes.
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October 10, 2019 9:55 AM
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Halfway another step closer to replenishing water supply

Halfway another step closer to replenishing water supply | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

It's been a long wait but the community of Halfway is in the process of getting a new water well. The small rural community about 20 miles west of Plainview is on track to have a new well by 2020 after an eight-year wait for action.

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October 9, 2019 12:25 PM
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Simple ways to save water around the house

Simple ways to save water around the house | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average home loses 10,000 gallons per year to leaks. Follow these tips to conserve water around the house and save money while doing your part to use water wisely.

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October 9, 2019 9:52 AM
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Tomball updating impact fees

Tomball developers will start seeing larger impact fees soon, as the city is updating their fees on water and wastewater for new developments.
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October 8, 2019 10:09 AM
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8th Annual Hill Country Alliance Leadership Summit Celebrates Conservation in the Heart of Texas 

8th Annual Hill Country Alliance Leadership Summit Celebrates Conservation in the Heart of Texas  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

On Thursday, September 26th, conservation leaders from across the Texas Hill Country met at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs for the Hill Country Alliance’s Annual Leadership Summit.

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October 8, 2019 10:07 AM
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Oakwood fifth graders step outside classroom for lesson in wastewater, conservation at College Station plant

Fifth graders from Oakwood Intermediate School in College Station got a first-hand look recently at what happens to water and waste after a toilet is flushed.

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October 7, 2019 10:35 AM
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TWDB Passes Over $198M in Water and Wastewater Projects for Austin, San Angelo, Marlin, Childress

TWDB Passes Over $198M in Water and Wastewater Projects for Austin, San Angelo, Marlin, Childress | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
The Texas Water Development Board on Thursday passed more than $198.4 million in financial assistance loans for water and wastewater projects in the cities of Austin, San Angelo, Marlin and Childress.
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October 7, 2019 10:33 AM
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Friendswood, Dickinson join in regional flood study

Friendswood, Dickinson join in regional flood study | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Seeking solutions to regional flooding, area cities including Dickinson and Friendswood are sharing costs on an upcoming study of the lower sections of Clear Creek extending from just upstream of Dixie Farm Road to Galveston Bay and including all of Dickinson Bayou.

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October 4, 2019 10:38 AM
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'Flash drought' worsening across 14 Southern US states

'Flash drought' worsening across 14 Southern US states | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
More than 45 million people across 14 Southern states are now in the midst of what's being called a "flash drought" that's cracking farm soil, drying up ponds and raising the risk of wildfires, scientists said Thursday.
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October 4, 2019 10:25 AM
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Hudson breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant expansion.

Hudson breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant expansion. | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
HUDSON — The City of Hudson broke ground for the expansion of its wastewater treatment plant on Thursday.
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October 3, 2019 11:46 AM
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Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club set to close in Austin over water contract dispute

AUSTIN (KXAN) — to play at the Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club in east Austin. After almost 30 years in business, the golf club posted on Facebook Monday that it would close permanently on Dec. 31.

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October 10, 2019 10:54 AM
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Northeast Texas water planners to discuss future needs with Dallas-area leaders

As Dallas-Fort Worth area suburban growth pushes east, the long-term water needs of communities in that path are forcing Longview and other Northeast Texas water users to seek solutions.

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October 10, 2019 10:52 AM
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Nederland begins first phase of construction on $5M sewer project

NEDERLAND, Texas — Since September, crews have been in Nederland working to upgrade the city's aging water waste system. 

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October 10, 2019 9:56 AM
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Council OKs increases for water, sewer

The Fredericksburg City Council voted to move on to a second reading regarding increasing water and wastewater rates at their 6 p.m. meeting Monday at the Law Enforcement Center, 1601 E. Main St.

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October 10, 2019 9:54 AM
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Laredo lifts boil-water notice after 1½ weeks

Officials in the Texas border city of Laredo have lifted a boil-water notice 1½ weeks after low chlorine levels in the municipal drinking water supply prompted its issuance.

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October 9, 2019 12:17 PM
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Every Drop Adds Up - Texas Water Development Board

Every Drop Adds Up - Texas Water Development Board | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

At the end of September, just a few weeks after Tropical Depression Imelda dropped more than 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeast Texas, approximately 48 percent of the state was in drought.

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October 8, 2019 10:10 AM
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Check out these amazing Golden Paintbrush Winners for our TRA Water Wise Poster Contest! 

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October 8, 2019 10:08 AM
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City of Conroe, San Jacinto River Authority head to Texas Supreme Court over water rate dispute

City of Conroe, San Jacinto River Authority head to Texas Supreme Court over water rate dispute | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

An ongoing lawsuit between the San Jacinto River Authority and the city of Conroe over a surface water rate dispute is now headed to the Texas Supreme

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October 7, 2019 10:37 AM
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Floating LED art illustrates the quality of @NYCWater

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October 7, 2019 10:34 AM
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Kenedy City Council approves bid for wastewater main, manhole replacement from Nueces to Escondido streets

The Kenedy City Council approved a bid for utility improvements from Nueces to Escondido Streets at its special meeting Sept. 24.

“It’s for wastewater main and manhole replacement,” Kenedy Mayor James Sutton said.

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October 7, 2019 10:32 AM
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TRA hosts giving campaign benefiting United Way of Tarrant County

TRA hosts giving campaign benefiting United Way of Tarrant County | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
Trinity River Authority of Texas hosted a two-week workplace giving campaign benefitting United Way of Tarrant County. Employees held a donation drive for basic needs items and contributed mor
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October 4, 2019 10:27 AM
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More than $120 Million in Low-Interest Loans Awarded to Austin Water for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure System Upgrades.

More than $120 Million in Low-Interest Loans Awarded to Austin Water for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure System Upgrades. | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it
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October 3, 2019 11:47 AM
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OUR WATER: city approves water department funds for equipment purchases

On October 1, 2019 San Angelo city council approved the water utility department to purchase up to $250,000 in needed pumps and equipment. The pumps and other equipment will come from Swedish company Xylem/Flygt.

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