exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas

While sewage sludge offers a cheap source of fertilizer, many farmers are starting to voice their concerns. They worry about the potential contamination of their crops and the long-term health of their land. 

Hurricane season has arrived, and Robstown city leaders are preparing the community to help keep residents safe in case of an emergency.

Hidden structures have resurfaced at Lake Corpus Christi in Texas as record-low water levels expose bridges, boathouses, and roads long lost beneath the reservoir. The sites revealed by an ongoing drought have captured the attention of local historians and residents.

Hidden buildings revealed as water levels plunge at popular Texas lake

Hurricane season begins in Houston, with concerns about preparedness and resources in underserved neighborhoods. Mayor Whitmire assures improvements.

On Thursday morning, the city of Florence issued a boil water notice for the city due to a major water leak. The city did not say for how long the notice will be in effect.

In a contentious 8-hour meeting where protesters disrupted the June 4 City Council meeting, Houston City Council approved the proposed $7 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, a budget tied to reducing the city’s $330 million shortfall.

Aubrey Spear, general manager for the river authority, said the authority reached out to Conroe last year about providing an additional 1.5 million gallons of water a day. However, he said the authority was "hesitant" to release the water until an agreement is reached on the payment of back-owed fees the city has collected from customers but not paid to the river authority. 

Conroe official wants to pay debt to river authority so it will release more water to the city

With a new hurricane season underway amid uncertainty about the future of FEMA, Houston-area officials and organizations are making plans to respond to emergencies without the assistance of the federal government.

The release of water from Caballo Dam drew hundreds downriver on Saturday, May 31 to celebrate the release to area parks.

The price tag for the Good Friday cyberattack against the city of Abilene is expected to continue rising.

Proposed spending related to the ransomware attack of about $1.17 million is one of many such purchases expected over the next several months for the city.

The city of Bellaire has accepted The Environmental Protection Agency’s $3.18 million in federal grant funding to support a project to strengthen the city’s waterline infrastructure.

Due to a line break a boil water notice has been issued for Point Lookout Estates customers in Livingston. People are asked to boil their water before consumption, such as brushing their teeth or washing their hands.

The city said there has been no impact on the safety of the water supply and the drinking water is safe.

As the dust settles on the 89th Legislative Session, environmental groups in Central Texas came together Wednesday morning to celebrate the bills that passed and mourn those that didn't.

Grist asks: If it's perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater, why aren't drought-plagued states using more of it?

A sale of the certificates of obligation is expected to take place June 4 with the town receiving proceeds in late June. 

Executive Director John Byrum said they are working to secure funding.

In celebration of one year to go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Trinity River Authority, City of Fort Worth, City of Arlington, University of Texas at Arlington, Trinity Coalition and North Texas FWC Organizing Committee are hosting a community cleanup around Lake Arlington.