TWDB's most recent drought report shares drought conditions have contracted statewide for the second straight week, with more improvements to come. The TDWDB also noted that "The National Weather Service added a 'drought worsens' category to their seasonal drought outlook," which does not currently include Texas through January.
The city of Mercedes, Texas, is searching for a new city manager to oversee major infrastructure updates, including $42.8 million in improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure. Speaking on the position set to be filled by January 2027, Mayor Oscar D. Montoya Sr. stated, "The work waiting for the right person is real: water, wastewater, drainage, streets, and a new retail center opening on Interstate 2. The Valley is ripe for industrial projects, and we need someone who will roll up their sleeves and put Mercedes right in the thick of those discussions."
New plans are being brought to the Texas legislature in the spring of 2027 to save Medina Lake from further drought and falling water levels. The plan will be to "shift farmers away from using Medina Lake water for irrigation and instead provide water through newly drilled groundwater wells."
Two-thirds of new wastewater lines were improperly installed in Hutto, Texas, according to new reports from the city council. Kate Moriarty, the city's executive director of administrative services, stated this pushes the end date for the project back by six months, to March 2027. Moriarty also noted that McKee Utility Contractors has been and will be transparent with the city about issues on the project.