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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Texans still recovering from the devastating 2011 drought have an online tool for information on water supplies and disaster assistance.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The state's top water planners say lawmakers overhauled the Texas Water Development Board, in the process firing them, without seeking their input or offering them a chance to save their jobs.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Texas Parks and Wildlife is launching a campaign to promote water conservation this summer.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Fresh off calling lawmakers back to work for a special session, Gov. Rick Perry is holding a ceremony to celebrate a bill they passed during the regular one.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Residents in parts of parched West Texas can now count on the flush of their toilet to help supply their drinking water.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Once loath to even touch the massive cash reserves in the state's Rainy Day Fund, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature now appears ready to make a big grab.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The Texas House is expected to begin debate on a $2 billion state water fund that will be used to build new projects across the state.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Lawmakers have taken the first step to set up a $2 billion fund to finance water projects across the state.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Texas Water Development Board drafted a list of "Potential Priority State Water Plan Projects" for lawmakers as early as January, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Houston and Dallas mayors have told lawmakers that they support a proposed $2 billion fund to finance water projects across the state.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst are to address the influential Texas Association of Business as the Republicans continue pressing for spending some of the state's reserves on water and transportation projects.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  State Senator Kel Seliger of Amarillo is moving forward with water legislation.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Texas has filed a complaint with the U.S. Supreme Court in its dispute with New Mexico over water from the Rio Grande.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Imagine being a homeowner and being notified by certified mail to start watering more -- because your lawn doesn't meet your homeowners associations standards. That's exactly what happened to one Amarillo man.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Fourth graders from around the Panhandle had the opportunity to play with water while learning a valuable lesson...