Statement Regarding TRO

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority’s primary purpose is to provide water and wastewater services within its 10-county district. The temporary restraining order issued today is not only disappointing, but infringes on GBRA’s ability to keep the public safe by providing clean drinking water and reclamation services. Recognizing the importance the Guadalupe Valley Lakes to the surrounding…

GBRA Continuing Discussions on Hydro Lakes Safety

SEGUIN, Texas – The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) is continuing discussions on how to mitigate safety risks to recreationalists downstream of its four remaining hydroelectric lakes. One option to significantly lower lakes McQueeney, Placid, Meadow, and Gonzales by up to 12 feet was discussed at the GBRA board of directors meeting Wednesday, July 17, 2019,…

Sparks will Fly on the Fourth of July at Coleto Creek Park

Courtesy of Vistra Energy FANNIN, Texas – GBRA’s Coleto Creek Park will host its Red, White & Boom! fireworks display Thursday, July 4, 2019. The annual celebration is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Vistra Energy — Coleto Creek Power. Coleto Creek Park, on the shores of the Coleto Creek Reservoir between Goliad and…

GBRA Statement Regarding Spillgate Failure

Design and Construction will take several years to complete; funding remains an issue SEGUIN, Texas—The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) experienced a spillgate failure at Lake Dunlap, in Guadalupe County, at approximately 7:49 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The spillgate failure at the 91-year-old dam has resulted in the dewatering of Lake Dunlap. GBRA experienced a…

GBRA Directors Receive Senate Confirmation

SEGUIN, Texas—The Texas Senate confirmed four directors of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) on Wednesday, April 10. Immediate Past Chair Robert (Rusty) E. Brockman, Jr. of Comal County, Secretary/Treasurer Kenneth A. Motl of Calhoun County, Stephen (Steve) B. Ehrig of Gonzales County, and Director Oscar H. Fogle of Caldwell County were appointed by Governor Greg…