News
Stay informed about Texas water research and education with TWRI’s news team.
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From the field: Sandy Creek monitoring
As part of an ongoing field efforts, the TWRI water team was back at Sandy Creek this month to collect water quality and flow data.
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TWRI in 2025: By the numbers
TWRI continued to lead and innovate in 2025 by providing science-based, community-supported solutions for Texas’ pressing water challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations.
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Headwaters to Ocean field work program reviewed in Texas Water Journal
The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 17, a program review titled “From Source to Sea: Case Study of a Watershed-Scale, Transdisciplinary Field Program in Coastal and Marine Graduate Education” by Audrey R. Douglas et al.
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35 years in water: Tina Hendon reflects on career
After 35 years working in Texas water, Tina Hendon reflects on a career dedicated to watershed planning, partnership-building, and improving water quality across Texas.
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Septic systems explained
How do septic systems work? Despite their necessity, septic systems can be difficult to find reliable information about, which can leave inexperienced homeowners with unanswered questions. In this article, learn how septic systems work, what goes into their maintenance, and what advice water professionals have.
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Research roundup: recent water research from around Texas
Catch up on the latest peer-reviewed research on Texas water from throughout the state.
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Medina River Watershed Protection Plan published and implementation begins
After years of development, the Medina River below Diversion Lake Watershed Protection Plan has been published. Now, the team is moving into the implementation phase.
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Decades of research honored: Daniel Leskovar receives doctor honoris causa
Daniel Leskovar, Ph.D., director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers at Uvalde and Dallas, and a frequent TWRI-collaborator, has contributed a career of leading-edge vegetable physiology research.
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Private water well screenings set for Hays County March 4-5
Residents in Hays County are invited to water well screenings and a results meeting.
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Public meeting set for Brushy Creek Watershed Protection Planning
Community members and stakeholders are invited to attend a public meeting focused on the health of the Brushy Creek watershed in Williamson and Milam counties on Feb. 19, from 6-7:30 p.m.
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