News Items of Interest

Beloved Texas lake hits 100% capacity for the first time in nearly 5 years - Yahoo

7/26/26 06:33 pm

As of Friday, July 24, the reservoir remained at 100% of its conservation capacity, with a water surface elevation of 909.54 feet above mean sea level ...

Webb County agenda includes audit, road projects and water issues - Laredo Morning Times

7/26/26 01:37 pm

David Gomez Jr. is an alumnus of Texas A&M International University, likes pizza too much, and enjoys Spielberg, Nolan, and Scorsese films.

Texas city proposes utility hikes, online payment fee, and an $8.30 jump in average bills

7/26/26 01:11 pm

Monthly costs for several city-provided services in Denton, Texas, may increase, affecting household bills for water, wastewater, drainage, ...

Official Media Statement: Fatal Multi-Vessel Collision, Bird Island Basin, Kleberg County

7/26/26 01:08 pm

A jon boat with three occupants collided with a center console boat, resulting in a 16-year-old boy being ejected from the jon boat. Unfortunately, he ...

Guymon hit with water emergency - Oklahoma Energy Today

7/26/26 12:55 pm

A water emergency has been declared in the city of Guymon in the Panhandle where dry conditions and the lack of rainfall are worsening.

Mecosta Conservation District seeks candidates for board of directors - Big Rapids Pioneer

7/26/26 11:21 am

Mecosta Conservation District is seeking candidates for two director seats ahead of its Oct. 23 annual meeting in Reed City.

Houston toad shows signs of comeback after massive egg releases in Texas

7/26/26 10:54 am

Scientists report signs of recovery for the endangered Houston toad after millions of eggs were released in Central Texas habitats.

A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says - The Gilmer Mirror

7/26/26 05:44 am

The widespread flooding killed two last week — one person who was driving in Uvalde County, and another whose RV was swept away in Kerr County. Abbott ...

Texas, Tarrant County leaders: Act on data centers, water | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

7/26/26 05:15 am

One lawmaker called developers' lack of response about the public's concerns “pretty pathetic.” It's worse than that. | Opinion.

Days of heavy rain push Canyon Lake to 100% capacity - MySA

7/26/26 05:11 am

Canyon Lake reached its conservation pool level after mid-July storms boosted water levels, marking its first full capacity milestone since 2021.

Meet the urban biologist protecting Dallas' bald eagles | Jefferson City News Tribune

7/26/26 04:14 am

DALLAS -- Chris Morris stopped abruptly on the sidewalk approaching White Rock Lake, urging the park visitors alongside him to do the same.

Earlier this summer, several Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) were awarded ... - Facebook

7/25/26 09:15 pm

Earlier this summer, several Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) were awarded grants by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to help ...

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