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The Nueces River Authority has proposed to lease the Port of Corpus Christi’s Harbor Island property to operate a seawater desalination plant, citing an impending water shortage that the city of Corpus Christi’s proposed desalination plant would not be able to cover alone. 
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Federal lawmakers are sounding the alarm on the economic catastrophe that could happen if a new farm bill isn’t passed by the end of this year, now that the 2018 version has officially expired. Since it was introduced by the House Committee on Agriculture in May, there has been no progress on passing the wide-ranging, multi-year law.
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Wendele is a graduate of Tivy High School and attended Schreiner College, Angelo State University and graduated from the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. She is currently a relationship consultant with “Social Graces by Mindy Wendele” based in Kerrville.
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The city approved a $903,000 contract with Langan Engineering to help fix the city’s aging sewer system. This is part of an agreement with the EPA from 2017, which requires the city to improve its wastewater system.
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With levels below 80% capacity, the city moved into Stage 4 – Critical Water Shortage Conditions, and water usage restrictions have been imposed on both city residents and those receiving city water in the surrounding area.
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People may not give much thought to where the water goes once it goes down the drain or they flush it down the toilet. If it’s within New Braunfels Utilities' service area, the water goes to one of four wastewater treatment plants around the city.
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Aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance projects are among the most pressing concerns facing Harris County, according to officials.
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For the first time in three years, Midland County is not in drought, according to the Texas Water Development Board's Water Weekly report. Ector County is listed as partially out of drought and partially in abnormally dry conditions. "Statewide, there's been drought since the fall of 2021," said Mark Wentzel, hydrologist in the Office of Water Science and Conservation at the TWDB.
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The budget, approved at a Sept. 23 City Council meeting, includes $73.13 million in expenses for FY 2024-25, a nearly $3.81 million decrease from FY 2023-24.
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Texas lawmakers preparing for next year's session are looking at possible legislation to preserve the state's water resources. The state is seeing more demand but less rainfall. And the fear of not having enough water is a concern all across Texas.
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As of Sep. 17, drought conditions continue to worsen across the U.S., with 46% of the nation’s rangeland and pastures now in very poor to poor condition.
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Leaders of the Collin County city said Princeton has been growing so fast that utilities and police are struggling to keep up, and a pause was needed to help the city expand safely. During their meeting on Monday night, the Princeton City Council passed an official moratorium: a legal measure that would block new permits for residential buildings for 120 days.
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A boil water notice has been issued for the Lilly Grove side of the Lilly Grove SUD Water System. The boil water notice affects CR 820, Dogwood Forest, and Weldon Road. This notice has been issued due to a main water break on an 4″ line on CR 820 of the water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Lilly Grove SUD # 1740014, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption
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Most who live outside Rockport city limits have no concern when it comes to the cost of their water and wastewater. But for those who live farther east and down Market Street, they may have a lot to say, as they will pay more for the next five years.
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The City of Troup has rescinded a boil notice previously issued for some residents after a contractor struck an 8-inch water main on South Cross Street.
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On Monday, Sep. 30, atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution. This is the seventh Ozone Action Day of 2024. Young children, older adults, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are advised to limit outdoor activities.
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The City of Troup has issued a boil water notice for some residents after a contractor struck an 8-inch water main on South Cross Street on Thursday morning. City officials confirmed the water line was not marked on any existing utility maps, complicating repair efforts. As of Thursday afternoon, repairs were underway, with residents in certain areas of Troup experiencing low water pressure as crews work diligently to restore service.
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Woodlawn Lake Park is set to receive a $3.25 million boost from the U.S. Department of the Interior, marking a significant investment in one of San Antonio’s underfunded parks.
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The city of Richardson is responding with caution after a cyber attack on its servers. According to a release from the city, an external party gained access to city servers at 6:22 a.m. on Wednesday and tried to encrypt data files on the network. The city says a small number of files were encrypted, but network security systems prevented further damage.
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First introduced nearly four years ago, the trash wheel project — designed to remove up to 50,000 pounds of floatable trash from the river on a daily basis — faces a $500,000 funding gap. Initially projected to cost $1.9 million, a city report says cost drivers that contributed to the funding gap include increased cost of materials and labor since the trash wheel’s conception in 2020.
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Smiley city officials on Tuesday, Sept. 24, declared a state of disaster and public health emergency due to possible contamination of their public water supply and told residents the city lacks sufficient potable water to serve its citizens. The Smiley Fire Department spent Tuesday evening distributing water to residents at the fire station and trying to reach out to make sure everyone knew not to drink water from the city supply.
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Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision with hundreds of new homes, will now become a part of Enchanted Rock's iconic park, offering new recreational opportunities at one of the most popular and visited sites in the state.
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For the last several years, the Port of Corpus Christi has been laying the groundwork to bring a sea water desalination facility to Harbor Island. The plan is for another entity to build and run it.
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A Polk County boil water notice was rescinded on Monday. On September 19, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system Onalaska Water Supply Corporation (OWSC) PWS ID 1870009 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.
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Bellaire homeowners will start seeing a $6 stormwater drainage utility fee on their bills beginning Oct. 1. According to the Sept. 16 city council meeting, the city is set to gain about $500,000 in revenue from the fee in its first fiscal year. City officials said they intend to use the additional revenue to add, maintain and rehabilitate drainage infrastructure and improve overall stormwater quality in the city.
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