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Data centers are cropping up all over Bexar County with 23 more on the way
by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen of the San Antonio Report August 2, 2026. Read full article here.

What about our property rights, Senator Campbell?
GEAA’s Rachel Hanes has been traveling to Austin to testify at interim committee hearings on a number of topics, including the hot topic of the

Deadly Beitel Creek flood should put spotlight on floodplain development
By Deborah Reid,For the Express-News July 30, 2026 Read full article here.

Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group (RFPG) is soliciting nominations to fill one (1) County voting position on the Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG. DEADLINE: August 14, 2026.
Nominees who either operate in or have interests in the Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG are being solicited to represent the following interest groups: Voting Members

Comal County residents concerned wastewater treatment plant will damage Canyon Lake, personal property
KSAT.com | July 20, 2026 GEAA is currently working with the Mystic Shores Neighbors, a community-led member group formed to support responsible growth and stronger water-quality

Texas water crisis explained: Why communities across the state are running dry – Growth, drought and political gridlock all play a role.
My SA | July 20, 2026 Across Texas, communities are facing tough realities when it comes to the resilience of their water supplies. Years-long drought,

Hill Country county leaders discuss groundwater, growth and legislative priorities
Fredericksburg Standard | Jul 1, 2026 County officials from across the Texas Hill Country gathered in Boerne on June 10 for the eighth County-to-County Coalition

White Rocks wastewater permit heads to contested hearing over environmental concerns
KVUE News | July 7, 2026 Developers have proposed a 70-acre resort and residential community anchored by a 10,000-seat outdoor venue on SH 71 near

🚨 ACTION ALERT: EPA Proposal Could Silence Texans in Air Permit Decisions
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GEAA MEMBER GROUP: PRESERVE OUR HILL COUNTRY ENVIRONMENT. Your Voice Matters – Act Before July 19The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed

Hays County commissioners reject Hays Commons development agreement
On Tuesday, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to deny a proposed development agreement tied to the controversial Hays Commons project, located almost entirely

HELP STOP HAYS COMMONS
ATTN: GEAA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP HAYS COMMONS In April, GEAA member group Hays Residents for Land and Water Protection

Barton Springs recharge zone: Still a bad place for freeways.
by: Annalisa Peace 4-20-26 We’ve never understood why highway authorities keep wanting to build freeways in one of the most precious and fragile places in