Governor Greg Abbott appointed Rich Lavinski, Steve Barksdale, Tyler Jackson, and Martin Black to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027. Additionally, he appointed Bruce Bynum, Charles Sartain, and Whit Wolman and reappointed Lewis McMahan, Jeff Bradley, and Cary “Cole” Camp to the board for terms set to expire on March 15, 2029. The Authority oversees development and conservation of surface water resources of the Trinity River Basin.
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The decision comes as the Coastal Bend continues to deal with the effects of a prolonged drought and ongoing water supply concerns. Corpus Christi, Three Rivers and the Nueces River Authority all requested the temporary pause, saying it could help preserve water supplies in the region. 
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El Paso County and Lower Valley Water District completed a $33.3M ARPA wastewater project in Clint, adding 17.5 miles of sewer lines, 862 connections and 2 lift stations. Rep. Veronica Escobar urged more federal aid.
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Nearly half of Texas voters (49%) say it is “extremely important” for the state to prioritize projects that either ensure Texas has enough water to support long-term economic growth or reduce the risk of communities facing serious water shortages. Another 30% say it is “very important,” bringing the total who place high importance on the issue to 79%.
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College Station City Council will decide Sept. 10 whether to grant up to $33 million for a wastewater filtration infrastructure improvement project for Carter's Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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The San Fernando Way leak comes as Dallas Water Utilities reports billions of gallons in annual water loss.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is considering whether to keep changes in place that allow Corpus Christi to retain more water in its reservoirs during the drought. The TCEQ commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday in Austin to decide whether to affirm, modify or set aside an emergency order approved Aug. 25.
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The city of Laredo is reminding residents of the distinction between drinking water and wastewater following recent reporting on wastewater monitoring that identified trends related to drug use. The clarification follows the release of a newsletter from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, which highlighted Webb County as one of three Texas counties with elevated levels of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite produced when the body processes cocaine, in wastewater samples.
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The company building a data center near Turkey has announced plans to replace the town’s water tower after a series of water system failures. QTS and Lancium are building a 465-acre data center campus about five miles south of Turkey, a small town about 100 miles northeast of Lubbock. This week, QTS announced plans to invest $250 million in Texas water infrastructure, including replacing Turkey’s water tower.
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Huntsville, TX secures AA rating on $37.5M water system bonds amid rising capital spending and ambitious utility upgrades planned through 2030.
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The money will go toward converting irrigation canals to underground pipes, protecting the water supply from evaporation to protect 10 football fields worth of water. More than two miles of irrigation canal off FM 491 will be converted into pipes by January 2027. Three other canals across the Delta Lake Irrigation District will go through the same process.
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Boerne residents report brown tap water. Utilities cite June–July flooding flushing debris into Boerne City Lake. Tests meet TCEQ/EPA standards and water is safe, but discoloration may last weeks.
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Gradiant will deliver a full turnkey water and wastewater package for a large hyperscaler data center campus in West Texas, covering potable water supply and wastewater treatment as a single accountable partner.
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The Aransas Pass City Council has agreed to pursue an independent water source for the city, directing staff by consensus to begin drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for alternative water supply options. The consensus came during a council discussion regarding potential alternative water sources. City officials had previously evaluated participating in a joint agreement with the City of Ingleside, but council members noted recent developments in Ingleside prompted them to explore standalone options instead.
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A planned drawdown of Lake Austin is drawing pushback from residents and business owners who say lowering the water during the fall season could hurt one of their busiest times of year. The city plans to lower the lake beginning Oct. 12 through Nov. 30 to give city and county officials access to exposed shorelines for maintenance and to help remove the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla.
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A new resolution from Lubbock City Council states large-scale data centers will not be developed with Lubbock city limits until city council has adopted regulations protecting the public.
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Another North Texas city is having issues with its drinking water. Since August, residents of the city of Edgewood in Van Zandt County have been experiencing issues with their drinking water. Edgewood sits 60 miles east of Dallas.
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Harlingen water and sewer bills are going up. Commissioners gave final approval to new rates to fund major infrastructure projects across the city.
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State environmental regulators will consider Wednesday whether to uphold, change or throw out an emergency order that allows Corpus Christi to hold water in its reservoirs instead of releasing it downstream to the bay.
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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, and the Lower Valley Water District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Lower Valley Wastewater Infrastructure program. County officials said the event marks a major milestone for Lower Valley communities that have historically relied on individual septic systems.
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City leaders detailed a plan this week to install new pipes and automatic sensors throughout districts 5 and 6, following complaints and observations from the public about water pressure.
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In a split vote, the Breckenridge City Commissioners declined to pass the fee schedule that would have made higher water and sewer rates official.
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s office issued a blistering response Wednesday after the Corpus Christi City Council rejected plans to advance the Inner Harbor desalination project on Tuesday night.
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That lake is Phantom Hill Lake near Abilene. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, there is an established, reproducing population of zebra mussels at Phantom Hill Lake, which is near Abilene. The lake received a ‘positive’ designation in September 2025.and now officials say there’s evidence they’re established and reproducing.
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