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Record July rains cause localized flooding,
end drought watches
This July, the Brazos River Basin is defying its typical dry spell with an unexpected deluge, pushing its vital water supply system to near full capacity. Click here to Read More.
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Williamson County's growth spurs need for water treatment expansion
Williamson County's explosive population growth has intensified the demand for water, prompting the Brazos River Authority to undergo a series of projects to expand water supply capabilities at its East Williamson County Regional Water System. Click here to learn more. click here.
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BRA and Corps invite public comment on Whitney Lake Study
The US Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the Brazos River Authority, is performing a reallocation study and environmental assessment of Whitney Lake. The draft study and assessment are available for public review until August 20, 2025. For more, click here.
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Mark your calendars:
drawing dates set for waterfowl hunting sites
It’s almost time to take your shot! The Brazos River Authority has officially set the dates for this year’s waterfowl hunting site drawings. Don’t miss your chance to claim your spot. Click Click here to learn more
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Hurricane season expected to heat up
Texas is in for a sizzling summer and hurricane season is heating up right along with the temperature. Click Click here to learn more about the summer outlook.
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Matt Phillips: BRA's new Deputy General Manager
The Brazos River Authority recently underwent a restructuring of its departments, and in that, created a new role now held by Matt Phillips, a 15-year veteran of the organization, who has a vision for the future. Click Click here to read more.
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Possum Kingdom Lake: using computer models to keep it clean
Possum Kingdom Lake has a well-deserved reputation for clean water because the Brazos River Authority has worked to protect what nature gave it – a pristine quality due to depth and geology. Click Click here to learn how the model toolkit will work.
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Coming Up
July 28, 2025
Board of Directors meeting
The next Brazos River Authority bimonthly Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2025 at the BRA’s Lt. Gen. Phillip J. Ford Central Office, 4600 Cobbs Drive in Waco.
Click here to see the meeting agenda.
August 7, 2025
Brown Bag on the Brazos
The next – and last – Brown Bag on the Brazos will be held at noon, Thursday, August 7, 2025. Topics include an update on the results of the recent July rain events, an outlook for lake levels moving into the fall months and the new BRA Podcast, launching in September. Join us as we close out this last virtual BRA town hall meeting!
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The Brazos River from Oaks Crossing
Photo courtesy of Ryan Toon
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Region 8 – Lower Brazos Regional Flood Planning Group
- Public Open Houses to be held throughout the planning area
- Next meeting: August 21, 2025
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Learn more here
Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group
- Final approval of the 2026 Brazos G Regional Water Plan by RWPG
- 2026 Brazos G Regional Water Plan due to TWDB on October 20, 2025
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Learn more here
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