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Amarillo City Council advanced its maximum tax rate, debated raises and fees, and reviewed wastewater expansion plans topping $1 billion.

The City of Huntsville is taking a significant step towards updating its wastewater infrastructure after receiving a $1 million federal grant, announced Wednesday by Congressman Pete Sessions. The funding awarded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will support the rehabilitation of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which has been serving the community for decades.

Austin City Council plans on implementing an updated flood alert system after deadly floods struck over Fourth of July weekend, killing at least 15 people in the Austin area. The change was discussed at a work session on Tuesday, where officials announced that the city will be able to send out its own emergency alerts that residents do not need to subscribe to.

For years, experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels under the area to divert floodwaters and save lives and property. Now, Elon Musk wants a piece of the project.

Fort Worth invests $180 million in water infrastructure to prepare for future growth and development.

Two flood planning projects along the Trinity River are ranked as top priorities in the first-ever statewide flood plan.

Some Spring Branch residents say their tap water has been discolored for nearly a month, with shades ranging from yellow to brown. Despite the murky appearance, residents remain frustrated as officials say the water is safe to drink.

Gov. Greg Abbott added Rep. Cody Harris’ groundwater protection bill to the second special session agenda as lawmakers weigh the potential impacts of large-scale exports from East Texas aquifers.

On the night of August 25, 2017, Harvey struck near Rockport, Texas, and would go on to become one of the most destructive and costly natural disasters in U.S. history.

The Texas Water Development Board has approved $41.7 million in funding for water and wastewater system upgrades in Harlingen, with $24.6 million in grants. The project aims to replace aging pipes and improve the city's capacity to handle storms, preparing for future population growth. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026.

Comal County currently has five flood sirens along River Road, but that number could increase with grant funding from Senate Bill 3.

The Texas GLO is providing $135M in grants for wastewater, flood mitigation, and infrastructure projects across the Coastal Bend, officials say.

Currently, 40% of the city’s CCN customers live outside the 174-square-mile area of the city and its ETJ, as Georgetown’s CCN spans a total of 400 square miles.

The city of Celina is currently under Stage 2 water conservation measures, presenting issues for its growing population.

As we look back on Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina, Rice University experts say much of the region’s flood risk still sits outside federally mapped zones. The perspective draws on published research in Population and Environment by Rice’s Yilei Yu and colleagues from Arizona State University that analyzes flood risk at the building level in Harris County.

A Dallas businessman has proposed studying the aquifer to see if he can pump millions of gallons out of East Texas, a plan that residents distrust.

The Woodlands Township learned at its Aug. 21 meeting that the $14 million Bear Branch Dam rehabilitation project will need additional funding.

As Corpus Christi continues plans for new water supply, including tapping into wells in San Patricio County, Sinton officials are pushing back.

Things could be changing for Lake Whitney's water levels and residents -- who love the lake -- said they want their voices heard.