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Curious creature called zebra mussel may threaten water supply in Collin County

They may be getting into Lavon Lake, which streams drinking water to 65 municipalities.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

UPDATED: Dallas-Fort Worth’s wealthy homeowners expend millions of gallons of water a year

Call it a blessing that your smallest utility bill is for water, cuz some of these guys pay $40,000 a year.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009

It’s National Drinking Water Week, and Arlington giving away free low-flow showerheads

... to the first 200 residents who show up to claim them.

Monday, May 4, 2009

North Texas drought conditions lead to water conservation ad campaign

The Tarrant Regional Water District is teaming up with Dallas Water Utilities in an effort to douse regional viewers with a bucket of common sense.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Rumors of North Texas water restrictions are in the air

Though - sadly - rainclouds are not.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009

UPDATED: Northeast Texas facing drought, burn bans, reports RussJFK

Plus, his "waterfront" property looks more like a desertscape.

It's nothing a whole lot of rain wouldn't cure. (Now all we need is a whole lot of rain.)

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008

McKinney water rebate program a success

$25-$125 rebate program has had many takers, issuing almost $10,000 in rebates since it began last July.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Corps of Engineers releases draft supplement on Upper Trinity River Central City Project

The public gets to weigh in on January 24

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008

Little Elm suspends Drought Contingency Plan and watering restrictions

This refreshing news is effective immediately.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

All that recent rain allows city of Rockwall to lift its water restrictions

However, residents are still advised NOT to water the Gremlins. Thank you.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Lawn-obsessed suburbanites in McKinney and Frisco get their way

Global issues like water supply mean nothing when your lawn is slightly less green than your neighbor's.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Water use becoming an issue in Grand Prairie

The problem is simple. Just ask Public Works Director Ron McCuller.

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Dallas water restrictions begin again on April 1st

No this is not an April Fool's joke

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Rain fills Lake Lavon, which is good news for Frisco water users

Meanwhile, conservation is working - Frisco residents used 40.5 percent less water in January 2007 compared to January 2006.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007

Flower Mound’s 2006 top stories

Stories include water restrictions, Harlan Jefferson named the new town manager, the opening of FM 3040, and changes to the town's Master Plan.

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007

Kennedale to issue new debt for new water

In order to continue providing water to its residents, Kennedale will tap into Fort Worth.

Friday, Dec. 29, 2006

Sensors to be required on all Dalworthington Gardens irrigation systems

In light of water restrictions, new monitoring devices are needed.

Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006

New Irving water restrictions

Mandatory restrictions will become effective Dec. 2 and will continue indefinitely. No watering is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1, 2006


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