Water

The governor touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, where he also laid out priorities he wants lawmakers to focus on in the months ahead. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering property taxes.

The popular spot in Wimberley will likely be closed for swimming for the fourth year in a row.

As San Marcos grows, so does its water use. The city is looking to bring in more water and emphasize conservation to keep up with demand.

Nonprofit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session.

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been linked to several cancers and other health problems. Out of 29 compounds tested, Austin Water found only faint traces of six.

In 2022, Environment Texas reported 55 Texas beaches were unsafe to swim in. Now, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment is stepping in with the help of AI to detect bacteria in waterways.

Water demand in the country's fastest growing city is currently on pace to surpass supply by 2030. Georgetown is seeking out new water sources and has ramped up education and conservation efforts.

The popular swimming hole stopped flowing over the summer for the sixth time in its recorded history, signaling poor health of the local aquifer. Thursday morning it had its highest flow in over a year following recent rainfall.

Cities and counties are trying to prevent drugs from ending up in local waterways, where the chemicals can affect the drinking water supply and aquatic life.

Central Texas cities are asking residents to decrease water use during a historic drought. But are these efforts effective?