News Items of Interest

Tropical downpours bring localized drought relief across East Texas - KBTX

9/10/26 07:16 pm

Across the Brazos Valley, rainfall varied drastically from east to west—ranging from roughly 7 inches near Trinity County to only a trace in our ...

Water board approves major funding package | Texas News | crossroadstoday.com

9/10/26 05:20 pm

AUSTIN - The Texas Water Development Board has approved more than $123.3 million in financial assistance for water and wastewater infrastructure ...

San Angelo, Abilene already exceeded annual average number of 100-degree days

9/10/26 03:46 pm

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The National Weather Service has announced that both San Angelo and Abilene have already exceeded ...

The Illusion of Abundance: Record Home Equity's Purchasing-Power Problem

9/10/26 03:31 pm

Why home equity is losing purchasing power: Inflation is eroding real housing wealth despite strong home price gains.

The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don't know where theirs are

9/10/26 02:35 pm

Workers install a copper pipe to replace a lead service line that brings drinking water to homes Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Chicago. Alyssa Goodman/AP ...

Texas Water Development Board approves $69,511,030 in financial assistance to co-fund ...

9/10/26 12:50 pm

AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 10, 2026) - Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved $69,511,030 in Water Supply Infrastructure Grants for ...

Texas Water Development Board approves $2,568,600 to the City of Alamo (Hidalgo County ...

9/10/26 12:50 pm

For immediate release. Contact: Media Relations at 512-865-0518 AUSTIN – (September 10, 2026) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today ...

Texas Water Development Board approves $1732780 to the City of Annona (Red River ...

9/10/26 12:50 pm

The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, and ...

Special meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court Sept. 15 - North Texas e-News

9/10/26 11:52 am

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference.

Special meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court Sept. 15 - North Texas e-News

9/10/26 11:35 am

8:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference.

Magnolia residents asked to conserve water as officials warn Stage 2 drought could be next

9/10/26 11:33 am

Under Magnolia's drought contingency plan, Stage 2 is triggered when daily water use exceeds 60% of the city's combined pumping capacity for five ...

Utility Rate Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2026 - Mansfield, TX

9/10/26 11:29 am

1, 2026, Mansfield Water Utilities will implement a new water rate structure, along with a small increase to curbside trash and recycling rates. New ...

Conservation before crisis | My Turn - The Taos News

9/10/26 10:38 am

Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth. Wash dishes in a basin rather than under running water. Run washing machines and dishwashers only when ...

Johnson: The U.S.-Mexico border is one of the world's most dynamic economic regions

9/10/26 09:50 am

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson spoke virtually at the 2026 NADBank Summit.

#Drought news September 10, 2026: Heavy rain amounts of 1-3 inches fell in parts ... - Coyote Gulch

9/10/26 09:46 am

Severe and extreme drought also grew in coverage in southeastern North Dakota, where warm and dry weather this week worsened precipitation deficits ...

Governor Abbott Appoints Ten To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors

9/10/26 09:10 am

Additionally, he appointed Bruce Bynum, Charles Sartain, and Whit Wolman and reappointed Lewis McMahan, Jeff Bradley, and Cary “Cole” Camp to the ...

Manistee anglers catching a few coho salmon, steelhead

9/10/26 08:11 am

The Department of Natural Resources weekly fishing report for Sept. 9, 2026 shows some of the most current conditions in the region and best ...

QTS Launches $1 Billion Global Water Stewardship Pledge - PR Newswire

9/10/26 07:03 am

The company recently announced plans to invest $250 million in Texas water infrastructure and conservation projects over the next decade, including ...

Bluebonnet and fall native wildflower mix seed is now available - North Texas e-News

9/10/26 02:47 am

The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a fall wildflower planting program during September and October.

Grand Canyon water conservation slashes daily usage while employees brace for weeks ...

9/9/26 10:43 pm

Water conservation by those living inside the park is crucial. ... Arizona fugitive wanted for 20 years on child molestation charge caught in Texas.

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