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The Brazos River Authority Board of Directors, at its May 2024 meeting, approved improvement projects for the DeCordova Bend dam, as well as state-required drought and water conservation updates. Click the photo to learn more.

The next Brazos River Authority bimonthly Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024, at the BRA’s Lt. Gen. Phillip J. Ford Central Office, 4600 Cobbs Drive in Waco. Click here to learn more.

At 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Brazos River Authority opened one gate at Possum Kingdom Lake’s Morris Sheppard Dam. Click the photo for more.

Almost a century ago, a weather expert nailed the unique weather pattern of Texas: long stretches of drought punctuated by intense floods. This past week, the Brazos River Basin perfectly illustrated this point. Click the photo to learn more.

Don't underestimate floods. They can be fast, deceptively deep, and cause massive damage. Instead, have a plan in place. Click the image to learn how to stay safe by staying informed.