guadalupe river

(News release from the Gonzales Inquirer, Gonzales, Texas) — As if things aren't bad enough right now...Gonzales city officials announced Thursday afternoon that floodwaters from the Guadalupe River flowed into the city’s collection facility for domestic wastewater at about 8 a.m. Thursday, causing the accidental discharge of 200,000 gallons of untreated sewage. Discharged water flowed into Tinsle

As flooding continues in the area, PETA is offering important advice for ensuring the safety of companion animals should residents experience major flooding or be forced to evacuate. Have your animals microchipped, and put secure, legible ID tags on them. During a flood, never leave your animals outdoors, tied up, or confined in any way, as they will be trapped and unable to flee rising waters. I

From the desk of O.C. Garza at the Victoria Emergency Operations Center;  People are saying that Victoria will be hit by a river level near 33 or 34 feet. FALSE. The National Weather Service forecast has not changed more than an inch either way of a 29...

From the desk of O.C. Garza, Communications Director for the City of Victoria;  People are saying that Canyon Lake is full and the GBRA will soon open all the flood gates, which will flood all downstream communities on the Guadalupe. FALSE! Yes, Canyon Lake is full again (cheers all around!!) but it is a flood control lake. GBRA is very much aware of the high water moving downstream and they have

The National Weather Service is forecasting the Guadalupe River in Victoria to crest at 29.9 feet late Friday morning. City road closures include; Murray at Vine; River at Vine; Convent at Vine; Church at Vine; Bluff at Nueces; Second at Bridge; Glass at Third; Glass at Bridge...

(News release--Gonzales Inquirer, Gonzales, Texas) • The Guadalupe River at Gonzales is expected to crest at about 1 p.m. Wednesday at 43 feet — which is classified as major flooding. Conditions could remain flooded until 1 p.m. Thursday.

The National Weather Service forecasts a crest of 29.9 feet on the Guadalupe River to arrive in Victoria on Thursday afternoon. Emergency officials ordered a voluntary evacuation for residents of the Greens Addition effective Tuesday afternoon at 5pm. A disaster declaration was issued for Victoria County today in anticipation of the imminent flood threat. The river level will rise quickly and then

Most of South Texas is still trying to recover from the devastating three-year drought, with not much relief in sight. As a result, lakes, rivers, creeks and streams are quickly losing water volume. A new report on My San Antonio.com says the Guadalupe River is the driest it has been in more than fifty years. This has implications well beyond limiting fishing, kayaking, and other "on-the-rive

The 'Texas River Safari' is a well known test of canoe enthusiasts from all over the United States. I happen to know several people who have and do take part in this strenuous race down the Guadalupe river. It is a physical and mental test that is not for the faint of heart. What a lot of folks have never heard of is the preparatory 'Texas River Marathon'.