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A proposed power line project across Lake Livingston has drawn strong opposition from the City of Houston and residents living along the shoreline.

More than 100,000 gallons of sewage began to pour from a Palestine wastewater facility Wednesday. Heavy rains and flooding are believed to be the cause, according to the city, and crews are working to contain the issue. The city said no drinking water systems were affected in the incident and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality has been notified.

Recent rainfall has brought much-needed relief to the Highland Lakes, which include Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan. Each of these lakes has risen multiple feet in the last 30 days.

A line break has required the Paradise Cove system (PWS 2040062) to notify all customers that a boil water notice is in effect Tuesday. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems should boil water before consumption.

Not so long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar power. But now, with the coming of power-hungry AI platforms, they’re bypassing the grid, building their own gas-fired power plants on site.

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.

In the proposed Action Plan for Disaster Recovery, the City of Houston plans to use half of the $314.6M provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on addressing infrastructure needs.

Texas farmers and environmentalists worry that a new law allowing fracking wastewater reuse could threaten land and water safety.

Hosted by numerous authorities across North Texas including the city of Arlington, Trinity River Authority and FIFA, the first Lake Arlington Cleanup event will take place June 13. The event is meant to rally the community to help reach the sustainability goals set by the committee and FIFA. 

A check on water levels at lakes across Central Texas on Thursday morning shows some are already above the 100% storage capacity.

For the second time in the past week, the City of Breckenridge has issued a public notice regarding the overflow of sewage in the city, and this time there are several overflow locations throughout the city.

The City of Keller announced June 2 a new partnership with WaterSmart Software, a digital portal designed to help residents stay informed about their water usage and improve their conservation efforts.

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.