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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 12, 2025 10:40 AM
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West U City Council approves $10.7M bond sale for city’s water infrastructure projects

West U City Council approves $10.7M bond sale for city’s water infrastructure projects | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The bond proceeds will be used for various water system infrastructure projects and the West Side Drainage Improvement Project.

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November 12, 2025 10:01 AM
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Here's what Harris County is doing to prevent flooding

If you've lived in Houston for a while, you've likely seen flooding here. The Harris County Flood Control District is talking to residents about what they're doing.

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November 11, 2025 8:54 AM
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Princeton residents got a $1M wastewater refund — but the city may owe them more

Princeton residents got a $1M wastewater refund — but the city may owe them more | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The city of Princeton may owe residents more wastewater refunds after repealing a winter quarter averaging ordinance last year without public discussion.

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November 10, 2025 11:07 AM
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Thousands of grass carp released into Lake Austin to control hydrilla

The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin. Experts are turning to a familiar fix — grass carp. It's something the city hasn’t had to use in the last decade.

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November 10, 2025 11:02 AM
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What caused deadly Beitel Creek flooding? It's complicated.

About 5 a.m. on June 12, Edgardo Olaiz and a handful of other drivers steered their cars through the pre-dawn darkness onto an access road that runs along Loop 410 on the Northeast Side. They had little reason to expect they were driving into danger.

Read: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article312847240.html#storylink=cpy

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November 7, 2025 10:07 AM
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Nurdles are infesting Texas waters; environment group pushes for stricter standards

Nurdles are infesting Texas waters; environment group pushes for stricter standards | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

A tiny pellet is harming wildlife and entering our waterways. A new push from non-profit Environment Texas is aiming to change state water quality standards and reduce the amount of these pellets in the state.

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November 7, 2025 9:42 AM
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Texas drought update: Canyon Lake is losing 75 million gallons of water a day

Texas drought update: Canyon Lake is losing 75 million gallons of water a day | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Canyon Lake, which provides water to New Braunfels, San Marcos and Boerne, has seen water levels drop in 57 of the last 58 days.

 

Read: Texas drought update: Canyon Lake is losing 75 million gallons of water a day

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November 6, 2025 9:13 AM
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Bastrop ‘death’ smell complaints near all-time high

Bastrop ‘death’ smell complaints near all-time high | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

It’s “a mixture between death and feces,” said Joy Casnovsky, an Elgin City Council Member since 2022. Casnovsky told KXAN the smells are becoming more frequent – travelling 10 miles north to her town, most often with prevailing southern winds in the warmer months.

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November 6, 2025 9:09 AM
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New Texas Water Fund dollars will be available by end of decade

New Texas Water Fund dollars will be available by end of decade | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Texas voters approved a generational investment into water infrastructure Tuesday night after approving an additional $20 billion for the Texas Water Fund over the next two decades. However, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), which manages the fund, said the money will not be available until fall 2029.

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November 6, 2025 8:56 AM
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Flower Mound Town Council moves forward with Denton Creek Reuse project design

Flower Mound Town Council moves forward with Denton Creek Reuse project design | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Design for Phase 1 of the Denton Creek Reuse project is underway after the Flower Mound Town Council unanimously approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates at a Nov. 3 meeting.

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November 5, 2025 10:10 AM
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Texas voters approve $20B infrastructure plan amid water supply concerns

Texas voters approve $20B infrastructure plan amid water supply concerns | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

On Tuesday, voters will decide if Texas will invest more than $20 billion in water infrastructure to address expected growing demands for water in the state.

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November 4, 2025 10:53 AM
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Waco homeowners will see water bill decrease soon, amid rising utility costs

Waco homeowners will see water bill decrease soon, amid rising utility costs | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Waco homeowners will see their water bills decrease by $1 starting in January as the city reduces drainage fees to offset a new street fee increase.

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November 4, 2025 10:07 AM
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How a growing form of 'invisible government' is driving up Texans' tax bills

How a growing form of 'invisible government' is driving up Texans' tax bills | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Special purpose taxing districts are booming in Texas, accounting for more and more of many homeowners' property tax bills.

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November 12, 2025 10:37 AM
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Plano council OKs $3.94M in east Plano paving, drainage improvements

Plano council OKs $3.94M in east Plano paving, drainage improvements | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Several east Plano streets are set to see paving and drainage improvements coming soon.

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November 11, 2025 9:27 AM
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Carter Lake Dam evacuation request lifted after water levels drop

Carter Lake Dam evacuation request lifted after water levels drop | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

After an 8-inch hole was found in the dam, ABC13 learned that the National Inventory of Dams lists the last inspection on the 125-year-old dam as almost 45 years ago, in 1980.

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November 11, 2025 8:51 AM
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Rate study to determine future water, wastewater prices for Round Rock wholesale, retail customers

Rate study to determine future water, wastewater prices for Round Rock wholesale, retail customers | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Wholesale and retail water customers will soon receive updated water and wastewater rates, as the city of Round Rock moves forward with a rate study.

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November 10, 2025 11:06 AM
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City manager unveils no-cost plan as mayor pushes to revive Inner Harbor desalination project

City Manager Zanoni sent a memo Friday outlining a no-cost plan to revive the Inner Harbor desalination project. Mayor Guajardo told 3NEWS called for the action.

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November 10, 2025 10:42 AM
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Carter Lake Dam holds steady after breach was reported at Polk County lake

One day after a leaking dam prompted an evacuation warning in Polk County, emergency officials have reported no major flooding in the area. Polk County emergency officials said the Carter Lake Dam was compromised shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday because of a hole in an "earthen embankment," and they urged some local residents to immediately evacuate the area in case of a breach. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch shortly before 10:30 p.m. because of the dam's leak and potential failure, and it will stay in place until at least 6 p.m. Sunday.

Click here to read: Carter Lake Dam holds steady after breach was reported at Polk County lake

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November 7, 2025 9:59 AM
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Harris County Flood Control District upgrades Clear Lake flood gates

Harris County Flood Control District upgrades Clear Lake flood gates | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The channel and floodgate structure near state Highway 146, help the district mitigate flooding along Clear Creek, benefiting League City and Kemah, by diverting stormwater into Galveston Bay, officials said.

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November 7, 2025 9:20 AM
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$2.4M wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation underway in Bastrop

$2.4M wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation underway in Bastrop | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Work is steadily progressing on the rehabilitation of Wastewater Treatment plants No. 1 and No. 2 in Bastrop, according to city officials. 

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November 6, 2025 9:12 AM
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Texas poised to make historic $20 billion investment in water after Proposition 4 approval

Texas voters approved Proposition 4, which allows the state to invest $20 billion in the Texas Water Fund over 20 years.

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November 6, 2025 9:04 AM
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SAWS facing big decisions on rates, growth, drought and Project Marvel

SAWS facing big decisions on rates, growth, drought and Project Marvel | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The San Antonio Water System is expected to request a rate increase next year, its first since 2020. What is the SAWS position on a proposed wastewater treatment facility at the Guajolote Ranch development? How expensive and complicated will the relocation of a downtown chilled water plant be to accommodate Project Marvel?

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November 5, 2025 10:52 AM
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Poor water quality continues to afflict West Texas town as officials seek new solutions

Poor water quality continues to afflict West Texas town as officials seek new solutions | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Toyah residents are once again having to boil their water before drinking it. The small town has endured years of water problems.

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November 5, 2025 9:55 AM
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Sustaining the “Texas Miracle”

Texas's strong population and job growth highlights its economic success and appeal. But keeping up with infrastructure needs is urgent.

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November 4, 2025 10:08 AM
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‘Rogue, unlawful’: Kyle Bass files dual lawsuits to force East Texas water drilling vote

A filing states the wealthy investor’s exploratory project is now ‘stuck in administrative limbo.’

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