Mexico is Offering Water to South Texas
Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.
Lawmakers Propose Historic Investments to Broadband and Water Infrastructure
If passed during this legislative session, this would be the state’s biggest investment in broadband.
Public Comment Sought on Drought Contingency Plan
The City of Corpus Christi was the first in Texas to create a Drought Contingency Plan in 1986, with the most recent update to the plan approved by the City Council in 2018.
Houston Issues Water Boil Notice for 2.2 Million Customers
Houston is expected to be under a boil water notice until Tuesday after a power outage at a water treatment plant.
Less than 1% of State Bonds for Water Projects is Going to Rual Texas
Rural Texas communities often don’t have the resources, technical experience, or ability to take on large amounts of debt to pursue state funds for water supply and quality projects. So, many simply don’t apply.
Wastewater Averaging Set to Begin in December
Corpus Christi Water Utilities will begin a new Wastewater Winter Quarter Averaging period for residential water customers who utilize the City's wastewater system.
Industrial Pollutants Leave San Angelo Residents Without Water
In some areas of the West Texas city, the state found concentrations of benzene, a known carcinogen, to be 35 times the safe limit.
Wastewater From Oil Fields Could Replenish the State's Aquifers
A recent EPA decision will allow Texas to regulate water discharges from oil drilling operations.
Drought Contingency Plan
The combined capacity at Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir has fallen below 40%.