News Items of Interest

Canyon Lake nearly 'full,' but reservoir still has plenty of room

7/18/26 09:23 am

The last time the lake was full was Nov. 29, 2021, according to data from the Texas Water Development Board. ... conservation capacity,” not the total ...

Historic rains dramatically boost Canyon Lake water levels to almost full - News 4 San Antonio

7/18/26 08:46 am

After days of flooding in Southern Texas, Canyon Lake surged from months near 60% to 95.6% full in just two days, gaining nearly 100000 acre-feet ...

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year's deadly disaster | ABC27

7/18/26 06:48 am

Most are in the process of putting together implementation plans for review by the Texas Water Development Board. ... Waterways Conservation Officers ...

Crews scamble to more water rescues in Texas after days of punishing rains - WDEF

7/18/26 06:28 am

More heavy rains in storm-weary Texas sent first responders rushing to people trapped in high waters Friday, widening the danger caused by floods ...

Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood - The Gilmer Mirror

7/18/26 05:47 am

East Texas counties move to protect groundwater with new conservation district ... Nick Fang, director of the University of Texas at Arlington's water ...

Floodwaters carry federal border buoys down Rio Grande, CBP points to contractor

7/18/26 05:17 am

Flooding damages Carrizo Springs water wells, prompting voluntary conservation ... Texas Water Company issues boil water notice for dozens of ...

Canyon Lake reaches highest level in years following rain, flooding in Hill Country | News

7/18/26 05:00 am

... Water Data For Texas. One ... Canyon Lake was primarily built for water conservation and flood control, The Herald-Zeitung previously reported.

East Texas groundwater fight heads to federal court as landowners clash over water rights

7/18/26 04:13 am

A federal lawsuit is challenging an East Texas groundwater moratorium, escalating a dispute over water rights, conservation and property ...

FM 481 bridge collapse in Uvalde County - KBTX

7/18/26 02:53 am

... Texas Department of Public Safety's South Texas Region (DPS). DPS ... prepare to perform a water rescue on Wednesday, · Texas flash floods ...

ASHBY: Committee monitors water-related entities | Local Columns | lufkindailynews.com

7/18/26 12:41 am

... conservation districts, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Water Development Board. The House Committee on Natural ...

Bending the Bird Curve Along the Coast - National Audubon Society

7/18/26 12:25 am

As Audubon Texas wraps up the 2026 breeding season, the Coastal Program is celebrating another productive year of conservation action across the Texas ...

New development near Texas A&M paints a clear picture of College Station's middle housing vision

7/17/26 10:58 pm

Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation · Daily Pledge · Feel Good Friday ... COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station is one of the fastest- ...

East Texas groundwater fight heads to federal court as landowners clash over water rights

7/17/26 10:49 pm

A federal lawsuit is challenging an East Texas groundwater moratorium, escalating a dispute over water rights, conservation and property ownership.

Comal River reopens at 3 p.m. Friday; lifeguards return at 10 a.m. Saturday after flooding

7/17/26 10:22 pm

... Texas · Flooding · Water conservation · Water wells · Water supply · Repairs · Outdoor watering. CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas - Local officials are asking ...

"We're watching the water," leaders urge caution as Llano River remains above flood stage

7/17/26 10:22 pm

Singin' in the Rain promotes water conservation with Austin Water. A ... Texas can continue rising as water flows downstream. “Even if rain is ...

Local officials, water experts caution against swimming in flood-impacted waters - CBS Austin

7/17/26 10:07 pm

Singin' in the Rain promotes water conservation with Austin Water. A ... AUSTIN, Texas — Water is making its way down the Highland Lakes ...

Recent rain forcing massive amounts of water through Starcke Dam - CBS Austin

7/17/26 10:04 pm

Floodwaters rushing into Central Texas' Highland Lakes system have prompted multiple dams to open floodgates, including at Starcke Dam, ...

Corpus Christi awaits Sinton's decision on Evangeline water project pumping limits - KIII

7/17/26 10:00 pm

... Conservation District. City leaders have said the decision is ... South Texas candidates navigate redistricting at Texas Democratic Convention ...

Lake Travis undergoes dramatic changes as it nears full capacity - CBS Austin

7/17/26 09:40 pm

LAKE TRAVIS, Texas — The immediate threat from this week's heavy rains and flooding is moving downstream on Friday as floodwaters pour into the ...

Flooding damages Carrizo Springs water wells, prompting voluntary conservation request

7/17/26 09:32 pm

CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas - Local officials are asking residents and businesses to cut back on water use after recent flooding affected several city ...

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