In this week’s edition of ‘East Texas In Focus‘, KETK’s Nolan Hoffman sat down with East Texas State Representative Cody Harris to discuss Proposition 4 ahead of Election Day, along with the ongoing water issues in East Texas.
Source: IN FOCUS: State Rep. Cody Harris discusses Proposition 4, East Texas water issues | KTEK (YouTube)
Two East Texas real estate entities owned by Dallas hedge fund operator Kyle Bass have sued the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District seeking to force the agency to rule on their request to conduct exploratory drilling for East Texas’ most precious commodity: water.
Source: Kyle Bass Entities File Dual Lawsuits to Force East Texas Water Drilling Vote – The Texas Lawbook
October 30, 2025 – As the Trump administration pushes forward with policies to revive U.S. manufacturing — including tariffs, regulatory reform, and
Source: Texas Manufacturing and AI Boom Hinges on Access to Affordable Water – Ksst Radio
TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) — From a ballot item to the Gulf, help could be on the way to address the state’s water woes, which experts say are leading to delays in new building permits and boil water notices.
Source: The future of water is on November’s ballot and it could be coming from the Gulf | ABC 13
The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors passed several amendments to its rules at its Oct. 15 meeting. These changes reinforce the district’s commitment to protecting groundwater in Bastrop and Lee counties.
Public concern for a proposed massive rock-crushing facility in Burnet County is growing, especially regarding its potential impact on local aquifers.
Source: Groundwater district addresses concerns over Hoover Valley Road quarry – DailyTrib.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi needs 60 million gallons of new water a day before November 2026 to avoid a Level One water emergency. City leaders say they can get there — but only if every single project hits its mark.
There’s money to be made bringing fresh water and big industry to South Texas—but locals fear what they could be losing in the trade.