WATER

Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?
by Joey Held
| July 28, 2025
Community | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | WATER
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.

8 ways to prepare for hurricane season in Texas
by Marc
| May 14, 2025
We’re approaching the start of hurricane season in Texas. The safest route is to plan ahead before a storm is on the horizon—here’s where to start.

Fort Worth to spend hundreds of millions to meet booming water demand. Here’s where
| February 20, 2025
With the Fort Worth area’s population expected to grow by more than half a million over the next 20 years, plans to expand pipelines and water treatment plants to meet the city’s growth are moving forward.

Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
| October 8, 2024
Flint | HEALTH | INFRASTRUCTURE | JOE BIDEN | Kamala Harris | LABOR | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | SAFETY | TEXAS | WATER
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.