The drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, rivers and miles of coastline. KSAT spoke with Dr. Dan Murray, a divemaster instructor and the owner of Dive Masters of San Antonio, about staying safe with friends and family.
Recent rainfall across parts of the Hill Country and upstream of Medina Lake has brought a noticeable boost to the drought-stricken reservoir, but the levels remain critically low.
The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know.
A proposed wastewater treatment plant tied to a new housing development in Wilson County could discharge sewage into a neighborhood’s main creek.
San Antonio Water System board members approved a proposed multiyear rate hike that would raise most customers’ bills each year. It’s a move that could hit homeowners on tight budgets the hardest if the City Council signs off in June.
Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
Dozens of dams are hidden in plain sight across the city — tucked into parks, trails and green spaces — quietly protecting neighborhoods when heavy rain hits Flash Flood Alley.
As concerns grow around wastewater treatment plants and water quality near the Edwards Aquifer, KSAT got a rare inside look at one of the region’s largest existing facilities.
Tensions ran high at Corpus Christi City Hall as leaders debated potential solutions to the city’s growing water crisis — including a possible partnership with San Antonio’s CPS Energy.
A growing water crisis in Corpus Christi is now drawing threats of a state takeover, as leaders warn the coastal city is running out of time to secure a long-term water supply.
San Antonio City Council unanimously voted against approving a financial tool and subsequent development agreement Thursday for a controversial northwest Bexar County housing development.
The long-standing battle against a controversial northwest Bexar County housing development intensified Monday after opponents of the project sued the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
San Antonio city officials and utility representatives held a news conference on Saturday morning to provide an update on cold-weather response efforts.
Attorneys alerted the Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance this week that state regulators did not act on the nonprofit’s request for a new hearing regarding a controversial housing development.
Bexar County leaders asked state regulators to reconsider their approval of a wastewater permit for the company behind the Guajolote Ranch housing development.
San Antonio’s Planning Commission tabled discussions around a financing model for the Guajolote Ranch development in northwestern Bexar County, despite suggestions from opponents that the issue would be heard this week.
Opponents of the Guajolote Ranch development allege the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) exceeded its authority and violated constitutional provisions by approving a controversial wastewater permit last month, according to a motion for rehearing filed Monday.
Texas State Sen. Donna Campbell is urging state environmental regulators to deny a wastewater discharge permit tied to the controversial Guajolote Ranch development, a proposed 2,900-home Lennar project planned for northwest Bexar County.
Texas Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) sent a letter of opposition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding a recently approved controversial wastewater permit.
District 6 council member Ric Galvan filed the city’s first Council Consideration Request (CCR) to examine the exponential growth of data centers in San Antonio.
Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a historic $20 billion investment in the state’s water infrastructure, marking the largest water-related funding commitment in Texas history.
The head of San Antonio Water System (SAWS) told KSAT that systems are in place to protect the city’s water supply after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) gave the green light for Guajolote Ranch, a controversial development in northwest Bexar County.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
Authorities say the death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico has increased to 41 people.
Marina Alderete Gavito (D7) and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez (D8) took a tour of the Guajolote Ranch development earlier this week and have since filed a report, calling for their fellow council members to discuss the issue for the first time.
Medina County is slated to become a hot spot for data centers, with a handful of nearly billion-dollar projects in development, county officials told KSAT.
A newly signed Texas House Bill sets in motion the Texas Bicentennial Trail, connecting new and existing trails from San Antonio to Austin.
San Antonio Water System has placed its first municipal utility lien on an apartment complex that has failed to pay an overdue balance for water and sewer services, according to a news release.
Some Spring Branch residents say their tap water has been discolored for nearly a month, with shades ranging from yellow to brown. Despite the murky appearance, residents remain frustrated as officials say the water is safe to drink.
A northwest Bexar County resident is expressing outrage over a proposed wastewater treatment plant that could compromise San Antonio’s drinking water, potentially squandering $351 million in taxpayer funds meant for water protection.
Officials with the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District say the county can support growth if it is responsibly managed and that water withdrawal limits help control usage. However, the county lacks the authority to require rainwater catchment systems, a measure some see as necessary to protect groundwater resources.
Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, including the implementation of flood warning systems after the deadly July flooding in the Hill Country.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for dozens of residents in the Enchanted River Estates neighborhood in Bandera County.
In the wake of recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country, health experts are sounding the alarm on the hidden dangers of infections and injuries from contaminated floodwaters.
Those taking effect immediately range from enhancing the state’s water infrastructure to addressing education issues, including grades in K-12 and higher education.
The San Antonio River Authority maps and models floodplains, oversees flood infrastructure. They are gathering information on the areas and creeks that flooded Thursday so they can assess if changes need to be made.
At least five people were killed as high water swept away vehicles early Thursday along Loop 410 on the Northeast Side, according to police and fire officials.
According to the USGS, the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers experienced significant spikes in water levels following major rainfall throughout the area, contributing to what some New Braunfels locals described as a challenging start to the summer season.
The 2025 regular Texas legislative session has come to an end, and there are still multiple bills Gov. Greg Abbott could sign into law.
What started as a KSAT story investigating brown water in two Wilson County neighborhoods has since concluded in the creation of two new state laws.
The southbound and northbound lanes of Interstate 35 have reopened after early morning storms caused a surge of high water.
Mike Crandall has been riding the waves of Medina Lake for more than three decades. And this summer, he said he plans to be out there every day he can.
Boerne homeowner Brian Schewe relies on rainwater for his water needs, but has invested in an atmospheric water generator.
Six months ago, KSAT began reporting on dirty, undrinkable water in several Floresville-area neighborhoods. Multiple bills filed by a state Senator, if passed, could bring meaningful change.
A new statewide litter campaign aimed at cleaning watersheds is seeking volunteers for a slew of projects over the next two months, including one in San Antonio.
Strengthening the water infrastructure along the border, an already costly initiative has the potential to become even more expensive.
After a significant outage affected the entire city on Monday, Blanco residents remain under a boil water notice on Tuesday.
For four months KSAT has been looking into private water company CSWR that owns water wells in the Floresville area, producing brown and overly chlorinated water. They're trying to raise rates again and customers across Texas are protesting.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its Texas Infrastructure Report Card on Tuesday, which provides a sobering assessment of the state's ailing infrastructure.
The City of Lytle issued a boil water notice for all residents on Thursday after a prolonged leak, according to a Facebook post from Mayor Ruben Gonzalez.
A man was killed after he was pinned between a trailer and a building at a Seguin bottle factory, the Seguin Police Department said in a news release.
Officials at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area closed 2024 with a water warning for the new year, citing ongoing drought and scarcity in Central Texas.
Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.
People will notice litter booms placed at Salado Creek in Comanche and MLK Park this week. The floating devices are set to help catch floating trash without impacting wildlife. River Aid San Antonio, a nonprofit organization, has been instrumental in raising awareness about the trash littering our waterways.
Last week, KSAT went to the Arrowhead subdivision, where the water was brown or highly chlorinated. In October, it even tested positive for E. coli. After that story aired, messages flowed in from people in the Shady Oaks community.
The city of Asheville has restored running water to most of its users nearly a month after Hurricane Helene damaged infrastructure and killed more than 200 people around the region.
Forty-five homes in a subdivision near Floresville, Texas depend on a well for water, but they tell KSAT that for about two years now, the water quality has them afraid for their health.
Rio Grande Valley farmers' concerns about a lack of water are being addressed in a new executive order issued by state agriculture commissioner Sid Miller’s office.
A 1944 water-sharing treaty between the United States and Mexico is back in the spotlight and Rio Grande Valley farms are hanging in the balance.
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) will conduct free line service inspections to identify lead and galvanized water lines on the same day President Biden set a 10-year deadline for cities to replace the piping.
The Lakehills Community Center is hard at work to prepare for its biggest fundraiser yet. The team is just weeks out from the Medina Lake Cajun Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year, getting the community together means a whole lot more.
A Council Consideration Request filed this year could create a pilot program to connect more people to SAWS water and sewer main lines.
Due to declining levels, the Edwards Aquifer Authority declared Stage 4 water restrictions for permit holders in multiple counties throughout the remote San Antonio area.
In the latest test on transparency, San Antonio ISD did not make anyone available to answer questions about how the district is addressing lead found in water at schools.
In what the Texas Water Development Board chairwoman called a “monumental achievement,” officials voted Thursday to adopt the state’s first comprehensive flood plan, setting in motion years’ worth of planning.
Over the last two months, SAWS has either shut off or threatened to shut off water services at some local apartment complexes.
As of Aug. 1, Water Data for Texas reported Medina Lake is 3.6% full. Last month, the lake was 2.4% full, a historic low.
People complained of water outages, low water pressure, and traffic problems after an underground water main on SE Military broke. It also caused part of a sidewalk to crumble.
Some kids had fun paddling a kayak and learning to use a bow and arrow at San Antonio Parks & Recreation’s inaugural program, Aim To Float.
By finding out exactly what fish can be found in Cibolo Creek, which is part of the Natural Bridge Cavern's sprawling property, the owners can determine what needs to be done to keep their property healthy.
Records low water levels continue to plague area lakes and rivers, while springs are drying up. Where do we stand? And what does it mean for you?
Federal health officials say a Florida cucumber grower that used untreated water is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people this spring.