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After years of shortfalls, Mexico has agreed to expedited water deliveries to the U.S. under the 1944 Treaty.

Relief could be on the way for South Texas farmers facing a crippling water shortage. On Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country would make “an immediate water delivery“ to Texas farmers.

The United States denied Mexico’s request for a special delivery of Colorado River water on Thursday, citing Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its obligations under an 80-year-old water-sharing treaty between the two countries.

The Marty Leonard wetlands, formerly known as the Cedar Creek wetlands, could bring an additional 156 million gallons of water to the Tarrant Regional Water District's service area, which covers 11 counties.

The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how to invest billions of dollars to resolve.

Water planners in Northeast Texas oppose the reservoir, while those in North Texas say they need it to meet growing water demands.

Much of Lewisville woke up to a boil-water notice Sunday morning after a break in a 30-inch water line. The city advised people in a large swath of Lewisville to boil tap water before it's used for drinking, cooking, washing hands or face or brushing teeth. Bottled water can also be used.

Non-profit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session.

In its final review submitted earlier this month, the Texas Water Development Board said the completion of the Marvin Nichols Reservoir in Northeast Texas is feasible.

The two states agreed to a land swap to ensure that a Dallas-area water district’s pump station lies wholly within Texas. Neither state gained in size from the small change.

Under the Environmental Protection Agency’s revised Lead and Copper Rule, Fort Worth’s water utility department is required to create an inventory that officially identifies private property service lines in three classifications: lead; galvanized requiring replacement; or unknown.

The notice for Laredoans enters its second week after E. coli bacteria was detected in the municipal water supply.