Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearing
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearingOpponents of the Guajolote Ranch development allege the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) exceeded its authority and violated constitutional provisions by approving a controversial wastewater permit last month, according to a motion for rehearing filed Monday.
Fight over Guajolote Ranch heats up as Texas Senator urges rejection of wastewater permit
Read full article: Fight over Guajolote Ranch heats up as Texas Senator urges rejection of wastewater permitTexas State Sen. Donna Campbell is urging state environmental regulators to deny a wastewater discharge permit tied to the controversial Guajolote Ranch development, a proposed 2,900-home Lennar project planned for northwest Bexar County.
Texas Senator sends opposition letter to TCEQ on recently approved Guajolote Ranch permit
Read full article: Texas Senator sends opposition letter to TCEQ on recently approved Guajolote Ranch permitTexas Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) sent a letter of opposition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding a recently approved controversial wastewater permit.
Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over watershed
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over watershedThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over Helotes Creek watershed
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over Helotes Creek watershedThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
Wastewater treatment facilities exist along the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. What makes Guajolote Ranch different?
Read full article: Wastewater treatment facilities exist along the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. What makes Guajolote Ranch different?Concerns are mounting over a proposed wastewater treatment plant at the Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County.
Bexar County commissioner emphasizes local decision-making on Guajolote Ranch wastewater permit
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner emphasizes local decision-making on Guajolote Ranch wastewater permitBexar County leaders are voicing concerns on the controversial Guajolote Ranch development proposed for northwest Bexar County.
District 7, 8 councilwomen tour proposed Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County
Read full article: District 7, 8 councilwomen tour proposed Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar CountyTwo San Antonio city councilwomen got their first look Tuesday of the site of a controversial housing development that borders their districts in northwest Bexar County.
Wilson County residents challenge wastewater plant plans, demand protection for natural resources
Read full article: Wilson County residents challenge wastewater plant plans, demand protection for natural resourcesDebi Segovia said she moved to Wilson County two decades ago to get away. Now, she’s worried the fresh air and clean water that were once selling points will soon be stripped away.
What’s in Spring Branch water? Families question safety after weeks of discoloration
Read full article: What’s in Spring Branch water? Families question safety after weeks of discolorationSome Spring Branch residents say their tap water has been discolored for nearly a month, with shades ranging from yellow to brown. Despite the murky appearance, residents remain frustrated as officials say the water is safe to drink.
Environmental group explains what steps people can take against the proposed wastewater permit in Guajolote Ranch
Read full article: Environmental group explains what steps people can take against the proposed wastewater permit in Guajolote RanchThe future of a wastewater permit for the controversial Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County is in the hands of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
10 Bexar County state House reps sign letter urging TCEQ to reject Guajolote Ranch permit
Read full article: 10 Bexar County state House reps sign letter urging TCEQ to reject Guajolote Ranch permitA bipartisan group of state lawmakers from the Bexar County area penned a letter to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) this week, rejecting a wastewater permit for the Guajolote Ranch development.
Comfort residents rally against proposed 1,100-home development
Read full article: Comfort residents rally against proposed 1,100-home developmentThe Comfort community is just finding out about a proposed development that could come to their community if the TCEQ approves a waste water plant along Highway 87.
Live oak trees cut down for Northwest Bexar County development; residents argue it’s illegal
Read full article: Live oak trees cut down for Northwest Bexar County development; residents argue it’s illegalA northwest Bexar County neighborhood group claims the developer of the contentious Guajolote Ranch development is illegally cutting legacy live oak trees on private property.
KSAT investigation helps change water law in Texas; 2 bills passed keep communities safer
Read full article: KSAT investigation helps change water law in Texas; 2 bills passed keep communities saferWhat started as a KSAT story investigating brown water in two Wilson County neighborhoods has since concluded in the creation of two new state laws.
Judges recommend TCEQ approval of wastewater permit for controversial Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: Judges recommend TCEQ approval of wastewater permit for controversial Guajolote Ranch developmentState administrative law judges recommended that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approve a wastewater permit for the controversial Guajolote Ranch development by Florida-based Lennar Corp. in northwest Bexar County. However, the decision is not final and could lead to further legal battles.
KSAT investigation into brown water in Wilson County prompts filing of 4 bills in Texas legislature
Read full article: KSAT investigation into brown water in Wilson County prompts filing of 4 bills in Texas legislatureSix months ago, KSAT began reporting on dirty, undrinkable water in several Floresville-area neighborhoods. Multiple bills filed by a state Senator, if passed, could bring meaningful change.
TCEQ recommends denying wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: TCEQ recommends denying wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch developmentTCEQ's Office of Public Interest Counsel has officially recommended denying a wastewater permit for a Florida-based corporation planning to develop nearly 3,000 homes and a wastewater plant in northwest Bexar County.
Company delivering brown, overly chlorinated water now asking to increase rates for customers statewide
Read full article: Company delivering brown, overly chlorinated water now asking to increase rates for customers statewideFor four months KSAT has been looking into private water company CSWR that owns water wells in the Floresville area, producing brown and overly chlorinated water. They're trying to raise rates again and customers across Texas are protesting.
Northwest Bexar County residents oppose wastewater permit over drinking water concerns
Read full article: Northwest Bexar County residents oppose wastewater permit over drinking water concernsLocal leaders and northwest Bexar County residents met on Sunday ahead of a legal proceeding over whether or not a company should get a wastewater permit for a project just outside Helotes.
Four NISD students among semifinalists of statewide environmental contest
Read full article: Four NISD students among semifinalists of statewide environmental contestA statewide competition promoting environmental protection has reached the semifinals. Four of the six contestants are from San Antonio.
TCEQ contradicts statement from water well company accused of producing brown, ‘undrinkable’ water
Read full article: TCEQ contradicts statement from water well company accused of producing brown, ‘undrinkable’ waterNeighbors in the Floresville area are continuing their battle with the private company that owns their water wells.
State of Texas grants City of Grey Forest permission to oppose Guajolote Ranch wastewater permit
Read full article: State of Texas grants City of Grey Forest permission to oppose Guajolote Ranch wastewater permitAfter a previous denial in August, the City of Grey Forest earned a victory Thursday when the state allowed the city to contest a homebuilder’s wastewater permit.

Frustrated neighbors with brown water don’t see changes well company says it made
Read full article: Frustrated neighbors with brown water don’t see changes well company says it madeResidents near Floresville say their water woes persist despite a company's efforts to improve conditions at private wells.
Northwest Side sewer spill prompts SAWS, TCEQ notices
Read full article: Northwest Side sewer spill prompts SAWS, TCEQ noticesA damaged sewer main prompted the spill, which dumped an estimated 50,000 gallons of domestic wastewater, potentially affecting the nearby Zarzamora Creek, according to a notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
TCEQ grants Guajolote Ranch opponents a contested case hearing
Read full article: TCEQ grants Guajolote Ranch opponents a contested case hearingThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and northwest Bexar County landowner Ann Toepperwein persuaded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to grant a contested case hearing on the proposed Guajolote Ranch development.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sets hearing for Guajolote Ranch development proposal
Read full article: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sets hearing for Guajolote Ranch development proposalThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is set to hear the request for a waste water treatment plant permit that's been causing concerns among property owners near Grey Forest and environmental groups.
80+ parties join to stop TCEQ from allowing wastewater to be dumped into Helotes Creek
Read full article: 80+ parties join to stop TCEQ from allowing wastewater to be dumped into Helotes CreekThe City of San Antonio, San Antonio Water System and more than 80 parties are joining the effort to stop the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from allowing wastewater to be dumped into a local creek.
Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plant
Read full article: Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plantResidents and organizations in the Grey Forest area are expressing concerns over the potential pollution risks associated with approving a wastewater permit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
How to monitor air quality and breathe easier
Read full article: How to monitor air quality and breathe easierSmoke, Saharan dust, traffic and more can dirty the air we breathe. Apps and websites can alert you to poor air quality days so you can take precautions, especially if your respiratory system is sensitive.
Spring Branch residents concerned about wastewater amid new development proposal
Read full article: Spring Branch residents concerned about wastewater amid new development proposalDozens of Spring Branch residents attended a meeting hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) after bringing up concerns about the release of treated wastewater into a creek that feeds into Canyon Lake and the possible development of more than 700 homes.
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E. coli discovered in Fair Oaks Ranch raw water well
Read full article: E. coli discovered in Fair Oaks Ranch raw water wellThe K3 raw water well had a sample test positive for E. Coli in Fair Oaks Ranch, city officials confirmed on Friday. Raw water is a mix of groundwater, rainwater and water from wells. The water is tested as a precautionary measure prior to the water entering the distribution system. It must pass all sample tests before going back into service. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been notified of the situation, city officials said.