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).
Legislation calling for fast-growing Wise County to have a regional water district is at an impasse as elected officials and developers are in a disagreement over how to allocate seats on the board of directors. Leaders in Alvord, Aurora, Boyd, Bridgeport, Decatur, Newark, New Fairview, Paradise and Rhome have worked together with county leaders for a over a year to develop a regional approach to address the water demand, as studies indicate there isn’t enough ground water to sustain the growth.
An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported. The team that developed the program, which includes researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the School of Public Health at University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston, the Houston Health Department and Rice University, published their findings in the American Journal of Public Health.
Less than a month before the start of hurricane season, more than two dozen island leaders traveled to a planned community in Florida known for its focus on sustainability to learn about its storm resilience.
Friendswood city officials have formerly endorsed the second phase of a regional flood mitigation initiative to address persistent flooding within the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watersheds.
Nacogdoches City Council in June will consider issuing $30 million in utility revenue bonds to tackle some of the city’s most pressing water and wastewater needs, including aging sewer mains along Lanana and Banita creeks.
Texas lawmakers are pushing for urgent action on water supply issues, emphasizing the need for new funding to address the state's growing water crisis. During a recent Senate Committee on Finance meeting, key stakeholders voiced their support for House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7), which aims to secure dedicated funding for new water supply projects.
Prolonged drought and significant population growth in Central Texas are straining water resources, prompting state lawmakers to propose new legislation for water management and conservation.
Golden shovels ceremoniously broke ground May 5 on the largest project ever undertaken by the city of Marble Falls: the $86 million One Water Reclamation Facility. The wastewater treatment plant, a first of its kind in Texas, has been years in the making.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Richard “Carson” Dennis and Elizabeth Thomas to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire March 15, 2029, and on March 15, 2027, respectively. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Jerry House, D.Min. to the board for a term set to expire on March 15, 2029. The Authority oversees development and conservation of surface water resources of the Trinity River Basin.
Two proposed reservoirs northwest of Houston could have saved 542 downstream structures from flooding during Hurricane Harvey, according to the results of a feasibility study that will soon be released for public comment.
Dallas experienced sewer overflows due to heavy rain, affecting three drainage basins, and the City appointed new leaders for its fire and police departments.
The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis.
Stuck in the grip of an exceptional drought, the city of El Paso, Texas, is facing dusty conditions not seen in nearly 90 years. "This year is truly exceptional—one for the record books," said environmental scientist Thomas Gill.
Oil and gas companies have used billions of gallons of Rio Grande and Pecos River water for drilling in the past four years, according to an exclusive Inside Climate News analysis.
The city of Weslaco held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $4.5 million drainage improvement project on Thursday. According to a news release, the goal of the project is to improve flood mitigation in key residential areas around Kansas Avenue and Los Torritos Street.
Kyle City Council has approved its first Water Master Plan, setting a 50-year strategy for water supply, infrastructure upgrades, and growth management amid rising demand and drought concerns.
Bastrop officials are working to expand its third wastewater treatment plant, citing the city is “growing exponentially," and will need the additional capacity within 18-24 months, according to agenda documents.
As Killeen prepares to implement Stage 4 water restrictions to support a new pipeline installation, local businesses like car detailing shops are bracing for major operational impacts due to the temporary ban on non-emergency water use. The restriction will last from May 27 to May 30.
A representative from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) told the Frisco City Council that work to expand the Panther Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will cost more than $170 million. Mark Simon, NTMWD's director of engineering, said during council's April 6 work session the district recommends moving forward with the bid from Crossland Construction for $170,618,000. He added the total bond sale will be $205.2 million, once additional construction costs and contingency fees are factored in.
Volunteers from surrounding communities distribute bottled water and provide shower facilities. The City of Marlin's 5,500 residents remain without water service.
A boil advisory has been issued for residents of Leary, TX, in Bowie County, due to loss of power at the pump station, requiring water to be boiled for two minutes before use.
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