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Wimberley Valley Water Security

Hays County

Summary

Local mayors and commissioners are creating a new public utility agency (PUA) for the Wimberley Valley with the help of consultants Accenture. This entity will help apply for state water grants and protect local creeks and aquifers.

At a glance

Total mentions
4
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A professional services agreement not to exceed $50,000.

✅Who benefits

Residents of Wimberley and Wood Creek seeking sustainable water solutions.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified.

Mentions & discussions (13)

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleAug 27, 2026

San Jacinto River Authority approves budget, water rates for fiscal year 2026-27

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleAug 26, 2026

Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District officials set early goals for fledgling district

MeetingJul 7, 2026

Regular - Jul 7, 2026

FOX 7 AustinJun 23, 2026

Hays Co. passes industrial high water use resolution

Hays Co. passes industrial high water use resolution FOX 7 Austin

MeetingJun 9, 2026

Commissioners Court Regular — June 9, 2026

The county is considering a 180-day temporary emergency water protection review period to pause high-water-use industrial projects during drought conditions and seek legislative help.

KUTFeb 26, 2026

With 5 data centers on the horizon, Hays County water advocates see the fight as just beginning

With 5 data centers on the horizon, Hays County water advocates see the fight as just beginning KUT

Austin American-StatesmanFeb 16, 2026

Hays County may halt water-heavy developments amid data center growth

Hays County may halt water-heavy developments amid data center growth Austin American-Statesman

KEYEFeb 16, 2026

Hays County officials push back on proposed AI data centers over water concerns

Hays County officials push back on proposed AI data centers over water concerns KEYE

KVUEFeb 13, 2026

Hays County judge seeks temporary pause on industrial water permits amid severe drought

Hays County judge seeks temporary pause on industrial water permits amid severe drought KVUE

Community ImpactJul 22, 2025

New river rules rolled out July 1, plus more Hays County-area news | San Marcos - Buda - Kyle

New river rules rolled out July 1, plus more Hays County-area news | San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Community Impact

haysfreepress.comJun 11, 2025

Hays County, Wimberley and Woodcreek to collaborate on water issues

Hays County, Wimberley and Woodcreek to collaborate on water issues haysfreepress.com

KVUEMay 13, 2025

In a city defined by its river, drought and a bursting population threaten the local water supply | Running Dry

In a city defined by its river, drought and a bursting population threaten the local water supply | Running Dry KVUE

KEYEDec 5, 2024

Thirsty Hays County cities can't wait to celebrate access to new water source

Thirsty Hays County cities can't wait to celebrate access to new water source KEYE

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