News Items of Interest

Triple-digit heat returns to San Angelo: doctors warn danger may come before you feel it

6/17/26 06:44 pm

Triple-digit heat is expected to return to the San Angelo region, and local health officials say the risks go far beyond just uncomfortable ...

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for July 1 in La Marque - AgriLife Today

6/17/26 05:59 pm

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program, July 1 in La Marque.

Texas HOMES and HEARS Rebate Program - Next Steps and What You Need to Know

6/17/26 04:27 pm

After several years of delay, the HOMES and HEAR rebate programs are finally being designed in Texas—and the public has a chance to help shape ...

In Brief: June 17, 2026 - Amarillo Tribune

6/17/26 04:08 pm

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is projecting moderate ozone in the Amarillo area's air through Thursday. Vulnerable persons, such as ...

Mumbai & Pune Hit By Water Shortage: Reservoirs At 10%, BMC Cuts 20% Water Supply ...

6/17/26 03:47 pm

Maharashtra is facing a severe, dual-city water crisis as the southwest monsoon arrives late this year. In Mumbai, reservoir levels across the ...

Beating the Heat in Central Texas | AustinTexas.gov

6/17/26 03:00 pm

As temperatures reach 100 degrees and higher this summer, the City of Austin encourages residents to take precautions to stay safe during extreme ...

Private water well screenings set for Castro, Hale and Lamb counties July 7-8

6/17/26 02:40 pm

Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen, arsenic and salinity. The TWON program ...

Land & Water Conservation Committee provided manure complaint investigation updates

6/17/26 02:29 pm

The first complaint update concerned Sugar River Genetics, a swine/breeding hog operation located just outside the Palmyra area, logged on Jan. 20, ...

Land & Water Conservation Committee provided manure complaint investigation updates

6/17/26 02:17 pm

JEFFERSON – Director Patricia Cicero updated the Land & Water Conservation Committee on Wednesday regarding two manure complaint investigations.

Research Update: Austin, TX Water And Wastewater | S&P Global Ratings

6/17/26 01:52 pm

AW's net water and sewer revenue pledge secures the WIFIA loan, which is on parity with existing senior-lien debt. There is no debt service reserve ...

Canyon City Commission talks water conservation, additional firefighters - Amarillo Tribune

6/17/26 01:28 pm

The commission voted unanimously to allow the fire chief to apply for a grant to fund three additional firefighters. City Commissioners voted ...

Austin, TX Water And Wastewater WIFIA Loan Assign | S&P Global Ratings

6/17/26 01:04 pm

S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA' long-term rating to Austin, Texas' anticipated $1 billion water and wastewater Water Infrastructure Finance and ...

Main break in Nacogdoches water supply under repair; water conservation lifted - KETK.com

6/17/26 12:44 pm

The City of Nacogdoches is asking residents to conserve water until further notice as a water main break at Lake Nacogdoches is repaired.

Lions learn that Polk County is 'water-rich' - East Texas News

6/17/26 12:11 pm

Gary Ashmore, general manager of the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club.

Hold the permits | Letters to the Editor - stateportpilot.com

6/17/26 11:27 am

To the Editor: On June 9, I received a notice that Brunswick County is in a stage 1 water conservation alert. It stated that we are exceeding 80% ...

Creative ads today: BarkleyOKRP, Pringles, Ricola, Taco Bell, Tito's, Women's Aid - Ad Age

6/17/26 11:10 am

Women's Aid advertises a different kickoff time for England vs. Croatia, and Heineken teaches Americans soccer vocabulary.

McCulloch County Fights 765-kV Transmission Line Routes - Texas Scorecard

6/17/26 10:40 am

Commissioner Carol Anderson raised concerns about the line's potential impact on county flood control structures.

Dangerous heat in Texas: Here's how to protect yourself | ConchoValleyHomepage.com

6/17/26 10:07 am

Federal officials warn extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of deaths among weather-related hazards every year.

Governor Abbott Appoints Bowers To State Soil And Water Conservation Board

6/17/26 09:44 am

Lindsey Bowers of Inez is a grain merchandiser with United Ag and farms with her family. She is a secretary and treasurer with the South Texas Country ...

Potential Tropical Cyclone One could produce life-threatening flooding in southeastern US: NHC

6/17/26 09:17 am

According to the NHC, the disturbance is expected to increase in forward speed Wednesday and should move northeastward along the Texas coast before ...

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