Liz Teitz

The San Antonio Water System board of trustees on Tuesday agreed to pay SAWS president and CEO Robert Puente a $132,000 bonus for his job performance in 2025. The yearly bonus, which is determined by performance goals set by the SAWS board, is in addition... See more

The San Antonio Water System is moving forward with plans to raise customer’s rates for the next four years, despite pushback from San Antonio City Council members in recent months. The utility presented its proposed amended budget and rate schedule Tuesd... See more

Facing ongoing drought and increasing demand, the city of Kerrville is looking to shore up its water supply by reusing something it already has: treated wastewater. The city is pursuing a plan that calls for releasing effluent from treated sewage into the... See more

A long-planned construction project at Big Bend National Park has been canceled due to “unforeseen challenges” and a budget shortfall. The project, which called for rebuilding the Chisos Mountain Lodge, the only hotel in the park and rehabilitating the ar... See more

A popular summer tubing destination will no longer be free for visitors from out of town. The San Marcos City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to implement new fees for Rio Vista Park, one of the city’s most popular riverfront parks. Advertisement Artic... See more