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10/01/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2026 08:39

Is a major overhaul coming for the Lake Granbury gates


The 16 Tainter gates at DeCordova Bend Dam have been in service since 1969. Tune in as we discuss how it's holding up after all this time, and what the future may hold.

Unpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority.

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Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer.

Guests: Lacey Darr, BRA project manager, and Wesley Williams, BRA project engineer

Intro music: Clay Sellers, BRA lab analyst.

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The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first state agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the BRA's staff of 284 develop and distribute water supplies, provide water and wastewater treatment, monitor water quality, and pursue water conservation through public education programs. Although the Brazos River Authority is an agency of the State of Texas, it does not levy or collect taxes. Except for occasional governmental grants to help pay the costs of specific projects, the BRA is entirely self-supporting. The BRA maintains and operates its reservoirs and treatment systems using revenues from the customers it serves.

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Brazos River Authority published this content on October 01, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 01, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]