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In the heart of the Coastal Bend, a region grappling with a historic drought, Tesla's planned lithium refinery in Robstown is raising critical questions about water resources and sustainability.

Water authorities with Tomball inside its jurisdiction are ramping up efforts to convert a larger portion of their water supply to surface water while the city of Tomball is underway with its own projects.

Wind speeds have come down and humidity is expected to increase slightly, but Texans should act with caution as fire risks continue.

Kyle City Council passed multiple resolutions related to obtaining pieces of land for wastewater and road improvements at its Feb. 18 meeting.

In a letter to council, the groups offered recommendations on how the city can avoid mistakes made following earlier disasters like Hurricane Harvey.

Cedar Park is initiating water conservation efforts that will impact outdoor watering schedules.

Residents in of the Second Ward are frustrated with ongoing water leaks on their street. The first 311 report was made for leaks at the intersection of Everton and Preston in July of 2023. About 25 calls have been made since.

The Nueces River Authority is moving ahead with it's planned 450 million gallon a day desalination plant on Harbor Island.

The facility, formerly known as the Advanced Water Purification Facility, will take water from the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in a multi-step purification process to “go beyond drinking water quality standards before distribution to customers,” according to the news release by EP Water. 

Round Rock approved a contract with Austin-based construction company Prota to strengthen its water reuse system at a meeting Feb. 27. The $2.7 million project will add a dual electric feed and additional pumps to the system.

Courtesy Graphic/City of MabankAn illustration of the new $5,905,510., 750,000 gallon-water tower located on U.S. Highway 175 in Mabank. A completion date is set for June. The tower is part of a $28,798,000 water infrastructure update that will support the steady growth of the City of Mabank, according to Mabank City Administrator Bryant Morris.

On Tuesday night, the Presidio City Council voted in favor of a resolution designed to protect the city’s water supply from future development. The measure, brought by Trey Gerfers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District (PCUWCD), will also be headed to the commissioners court next week and to Marfa City Council later in the month. 

A construction project is underway west of downtown Fort Worth to replace a network of pipes that are among the city's oldest and largest.

The Texas General Land Office announced that $60.37 million in funding had been awarded for drainage improvements across the San Jacinto River watershed during the March 4 Montgomery County Commissioners Court meeting.

Comal Conservation is a community response to the rapid development of subdivision replacing natural areas critical to water conservation and aquifers.

The agency overseeing Central Texas' main water reservoirs is tightening water restrictions.

Robinson, Hewitt, Lacy Lakeview, Bellmead, and West turn to Waco for a water supply. Usage can depend on the weather.

The North Texas Municipal Water District says don't be alarmed if your tap water tastes or smells different, it's something that happens yearly.

The city of Georgetown will increase its treated water supply by 22 million gallons per day this summer and 22 mgd next summer as the South Lake Water Treatment Plant comes online, Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer said. The projected $291.8 million plant will double the city’s water utility treatment capacity, but the issue is two-pronged. Georgetown officials are also working to increase the city’s access to additional water suppliers to keep up with anticipated demands.