Residents, conservation groups and experts press LCRA over plan’s hydrology and AI data‑center water demands Multiple public commenters, including Spicewood Beach residents and the Central Texas Water Coalition, urged LCRA to strengthen protections for in‑basin firm customers, raised past local outages, and warned about rising water demand from AI/data centers; CTWC presented an analysis that yields a substantially lower firm supply estimate.

Residents and experts are sounding the alarm over a proposed water-management amendment that could leave Texas communities vulnerable to severe droughts and increasing demands from AI data centers.

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Kerr County commissioners and residents urge LCRA to coordinate on battery storage siting, cite wildfire and water risks Kerr County Commissioner Rich Paces and local residents told the Lower Colorado River Authority board it has refused coordination requests on battery energy storage system (BESS) siting, raised thermal-runaway and cybersecurity concerns, and asked LCRA to meet with the Hill Country Energy Subregional Planning Commission under Texas law.

Kerr County officials are demanding the Lower Colorado River Authority engage in crucial safety discussions regarding proposed battery energy storage sites, citing alarming risks tied to thermal runaway and cybersecurity.

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Public Comment Highlights Personal Courage and Parental Concerns at Comal ISD Meeting Community members address board on personal courage, parental rights, and student safety issues.

Community voices took center stage at the Comal ISD meeting, highlighting personal courage, parental rights, and pressing student safety issues.

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LCRA Announces Flood Management Updates After Hill Country Flooding Crisis LCRA details flood operations and recovery efforts following severe Hill Country flooding.

LCRA is stepping up flood management efforts in Texas, ensuring communities are supported and prepared for future challenges after the recent catastrophic flooding.

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Lano City Council Unanimously Opposes Rock Crushing Plant Near Longhorn Caverns Lano City Council votes against rock crushing plant endangering Longhorn Caverns and local parks.

Local residents are rallying against a proposed rock crushing plant near Longhorn Caverns, fearing it could devastate cherished parks and the environment.

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Senate adopts amendments to combat organized retail theft and related legislation Senate concurs on House amendments to Senate bills addressing retail theft and board member appointments

Texas lawmakers are cracking down on organized retail theft with new legislation that could reshape the future of public safety and governance.

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Texas House approves multiple bills including drainage and health benefit measures House passes key bills on drainage, transportation, health benefits, and municipal districts.

Major changes are coming to Texas communities as the legislature approves crucial bills on healthcare, drainage, and transportation that will reshape local governance and enhance transparency.

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House votes to advance HB 155 and HB 2415 despite member objections House withdraws other measures and successfully passes HB 155 and HB 2415.

In a bold move, Texas lawmakers advance crucial bills aimed at enhancing family rights and honoring fallen officers, despite objections from several members.

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Texas Main Street program celebrates Denison's Great American Main Street Award Denison honored for revitalization efforts during Texas Main Street program's celebration event.

Texas communities are getting a major boost with the launch of the First Street initiative, paving the way for revitalization and preservation efforts across the state.

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In 1999, Pearson was promoted to Captain in the Texas Rangers & posted in Houston. By 2001 he earned the title of #AssistantChief. Since, he has served in many capacities such as in the Cold Case Squad & as Firearms Instructor among others, & served various #TexasCommunities. /9

Texas Senate advances S.B.ANo.A1610 targeting sexually violent predators Senate Committee reports favorably on proposed increased penalties for sexually violent predators.

Texas Senate just advanced a bill that could impose life sentences on sexually violent predators—are harsher penalties the answer to community safety?

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Texas lawmakers introduce 98 new bills on education health and public safety Legislators file diverse bills addressing education, public safety, health, and taxation issues.

Texas lawmakers are making waves with 98 new bills aimed at transforming education, improving public safety, and enhancing health services for vulnerable communities.

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Senator highlights fentanyl crisis with shocking dosage comparisons in Texas Senator emphasizes the fentanyl crisis' scale and its potential impact on Texas communities.

A single packet of fentanyl could kill 500 people—are we truly grasping the scale of this crisis?

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