Previously, the City of Kyle has bought water from San Marcos on a case-by-case basis. The new agreement runs through 2026 and ensures Kyle will have access to an additional 163 million gallons of water each year.
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Texas Lake Overfull After Heavy Rainfall, Forcing Dam Release
At the beginning of May, Lake Waco’s water levels were below 465 feet; however, they have now shot up to 482 feet, causing flooding.
Source: Texas Lake Overfull After Heavy Rainfall, Forcing Dam Release
Navasota River flooding caused by rainfall, water release from Lake Limestone
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Navasota River watershed has received anywhere from 3 to 15 inches of rain in the last 7 days, which has caused flooding from the Navasota River into Brazos and Grimes counties.
Source: Navasota River flooding caused by rainfall, water release from Lake Limestone
TCEQ to vote on Lake Ringgold reservoir near Wichita Falls | The Texas Tribune
State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some …
Source: TCEQ to vote on Lake Ringgold reservoir near Wichita Falls | The Texas Tribune
Medina Lake Near San Antonio Plummets to Record Low as Hill Country
Medina Lake in Texas has reached its lowest level since 1997, leaving the Hill Country reservoir at just 2.7% capacity.
Source: Medina Lake Near San Antonio Plummets to Record Low as Hill Country
California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After massive downpours flooded California’s rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state reported Monday the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years.
Source: California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years
New EPA rules will rein in San Miguel’s lignite pollution | The Progress | southtexasnews.com
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated four federal rules on April 25 that will impact San Miguel Electric Cooperative, located near McMullen County, by requiring a reduction in mercury
Source: New EPA rules will rein in San Miguel’s lignite pollution | The Progress | southtexasnews.com
Seismic Waves Track LA’s Post-Winter Groundwater Recharge | Mirage News
Record-setting storms in 2023 filled California’s major reservoirs to the brim, providing some relief in a decades-long drought, but how much of that
Source: Seismic Waves Track LA’s Post-Winter Groundwater Recharge | Mirage News
LANDGRAF: A path forward to unlocking Texas’ water future
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink… These timeless words from the ancient mariner resonate with profound irony as today we face the challenges and opportunities surrounding water management in our great state of Texas.
Source: LANDGRAF: A path forward to unlocking Texas’ water future
Deep in drought, Austin adopts water conservation plans with promise of more to come | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
Austin City Council promised to revisit its water plans after members of an key advisory panel said they were not ambitious enough.