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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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March 27, 2025 11:28 AM
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Tyler City Council to propose, execute $1.5 million wastewater line cleaning

Tyler City Council to propose, execute $1.5 million wastewater line cleaning | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The Tyler City Council has approved authorizing and executing a 1.5 million dollar contract to clean over half a million feet of wastewater lines in portions of the city.

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March 26, 2025 10:36 AM
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Mary Rhodes Pipeline now operating at full capacity

Mary Rhodes Pipeline will boost the city's water supply by an additional 20-million gallons per day from Lake Texana.

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March 25, 2025 11:20 AM
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Water supplies in Texas one step closer to extra boost

Water supplies in Texas one step closer to extra boost | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs has voted to move Senate Bill 7 forward to the Senate floor, where it will be considered for a vote. The bill, if approved, will add one billion dollars a year, for 50 years to the Texas Water Fund.

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March 25, 2025 10:18 AM
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Reclaimed wastewater gains popularity

To reclaim wastewater there are no size limits for the containers.

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March 24, 2025 10:53 AM
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Why Water Matters: Monitoring the Texas water supply as the population grows

Why Water Matters: Monitoring the Texas water supply as the population grows | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Texas lawmakers are starting to ask questions about how to ensure there is enough water for everyone as the population grows in the Lone Star State. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.

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March 21, 2025 10:23 AM
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State lawmakers debate funding proposals to help water crisis 

State lawmakers debate funding proposals to help water crisis  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Earlier this year Governor Greg Abbott called for a “Texas-sized” investment in water, designating it an emergency item in the 89th legislative session. Now, lawmakers are seeking to solve a looming crisis through funding improvements to water infrastructure and supply for years to come.

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March 21, 2025 10:14 AM
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Water level at Canyon Lake, near San Antonio, drops to below 50%

Boating businesses discussed the impacts of the ongoing drought on their industry, and why now is actually a great time to visit the South Texas lake.

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March 20, 2025 11:23 AM
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City begins testing water from new wells

This is the first of four wells to be drilled on the Calallen-area property.

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March 20, 2025 10:27 AM
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Texas using more water reuse strategies

As several water-related bills make their way through the legislative process, water managers are bracing for a scorching summer. Population growth and water loss from outdated water systems also continue to deplete what we have.

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March 20, 2025 10:19 AM
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"Resident-first" approach; CC unveils revised drought contingency plan

"Resident-first" approach; CC unveils revised drought contingency plan | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

New drought contingency plan brings water restrictions. Residents adjust to changes, from limited outdoor watering to car washing rules. Learn how it affects you.

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March 19, 2025 11:00 AM
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Demand for water in North Texas is soaring. Tarrant agency is finding new ways to meet it

Demand for water in North Texas is soaring. Tarrant agency is finding new ways to meet it | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The Marty Leonard wetlands, formerly known as the Cedar Creek wetlands, could bring an additional 156 million gallons of water to the Tarrant Regional Water District's service area, which covers 11 counties.

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March 19, 2025 10:54 AM
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Legal battle over PFAS "forever chemicals" contamination in Texas ranchlands intensifies

It’s a controversy over contamination—one that has ranchers worried, investigators concerned, and a company that makes biosolid fertilizer pushing back.

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March 17, 2025 10:56 AM
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Texas is running out of water. Here’s why and what state leaders plan to do about it.

Texas is running out of water. Here’s why and what state leaders plan to do about it. | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The state’s water supply faces numerous threats. And by one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented.

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March 26, 2025 10:37 AM
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Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility to keep up with demand

Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility to keep up with demand | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility. Officials say the facility is aging and needs to keep up with demand.

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March 26, 2025 10:30 AM
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Liberty Hill considers water conservation strategy for the coming year

Liberty Hill considers water conservation strategy for the coming year | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Liberty Hill city staff presented the city’s 2025-26 Water Conservation Initiative to city council at its March 12 meeting. The city will promote an aggressive water conservation program in an attempt to use water more effectively, said Deputy City Manager Mike Etienne at the meeting.

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March 25, 2025 10:35 AM
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San Marcos strategizes for sustainable water supply amid population growth

San Marcos strategizes for sustainable water supply amid population growth | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

A growing water shortage is San Marcos to implement conservation measures and look at sustainable solutions.

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March 24, 2025 11:35 AM
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Sugar Land accepts $1M grant for Plantation Bend drainage projects

Sugar Land accepts $1M grant for Plantation Bend drainage projects | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

At a March 18 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved accepting a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Plantation Bend drainage improvements. The project aims to reduce the ponding elevation the area experiences during major storm events on Plantation Bend Drive, according to agenda documents.

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March 24, 2025 8:52 AM
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Belton lays out $85 million improvement plan through 2029

Belton lays out $85 million improvement plan through 2029 | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Whether it’s better roads or more water infrastructure, there is no shortage of needed improvements in the City of Belton.

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March 21, 2025 10:19 AM
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Neighbors blame Stewart Beach drainage work for flooding 

Neighbors blame Stewart Beach drainage work for flooding  | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

A drainage project at Stewart Beach is working exactly as designed. That’s the problem, said Herb Walpole, president of The Preserve at Grand Beach subdivision homeowner association.

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March 21, 2025 10:10 AM
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Lakeway-area representatives put forward water conservation bills

Lakeway-area representatives put forward water conservation bills | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Lakeway City Council has voiced support for water conservation bills put forward by state Reps. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, and Ellen Troxclair, R-Lakeway, during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

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March 20, 2025 11:19 AM
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San Benito plans to buy water rights; irrigation district running low

s the drought enters its fourth year here, city commissioners are planning to buy water rights as the area’s irrigation district faces the prospect of running dry this year. In a meeting, commissioners held off on buying the water as they continue to review the deal.

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March 20, 2025 10:23 AM
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These are the proposals lawmakers hope will save Texas’ water supply. Track them here.

These are the proposals lawmakers hope will save Texas’ water supply. Track them here. | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

Most lawmakers — as well as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — want to invest big in water. Here are the proposals that would do it.

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March 19, 2025 3:20 PM
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Releases Conclusions of Independent Scientific Study on Biosolids in Johnson County, Texas

Releases Conclusions of Independent Scientific Study on Biosolids in Johnson County, Texas | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

The study, conducted by the independent engineering firm Parsons Corporation in collaboration with Dr. Linda Lee, a professor at Purdue University specializing in PFAS, examined the potential environmental impact of Synagro’s Granulite® fertilizer product that was used on a farm in Grandview, Texas, in late December 2022/early January 2023. The analysis concluded that the Granulite® product applied on the Grandview Farm could not be the source of the PFAS levels found in the fish and animals on the adjacent properties included in the 2023 samples taken by PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility).

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March 19, 2025 10:55 AM
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Nueces River Authority sells water before it pens deal with Port

Nueces River Authority sells water before it pens deal with Port | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

During a meeting on Monday, March 17, the Nueces River Authority (NRA) took decisive steps to advance the Harbor Island Desalination Plant project, ratifying key agreements that will allow them to move forward, despite not yet having a finalized lease agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi.

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March 17, 2025 11:01 AM
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What to know about projects to bolster Corpus Christi water supply

What to know about projects to bolster Corpus Christi water supply | exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas | Scoop.it

As drought continues to shrink water supply, city officials are pressing on with plans to supplement resources. Here's the status of the projects.

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