Trinity River is running a little low in Fort Worth

by Steve Smith of West and Clear

Although this was in the Startlegram several weeks ago, we’ve gotten enough e-mails about it to feel the need to post something. People are wondering — what’s the deal with the Trinity River?

Yes, the Trinity River is a little bit low. The water district opened the valve in its Beach Street dam last week to lower the water level and allow crews to repair a drainage structure at Texas 121. Water levels will remain low for at least six weeks, a district spokesman told the S-T.

And, yes, they are finding things like cars. And a West and Clear reader e-mailed yesterday and wanted to know, “What are those rusty barrels in the river by Riverside Park?”

Good question. Pete Wann is checking on that right now.