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Grad Highlight – Micah Sellers Graduated 7/27/26 Operator at Milligan WSC Photo L-R: Micah Sellers, Jacquelyn Knobloch, Kevin Jesse

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Tyler for the 2026 Water Utility Expo! We enjoyed two days of hands-on demonstrations, training and connecting with water and wastewater professionals from across Texas. We appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s Expo a success.

The 2026 Texas Water Capital Needs Survey is now open. Help provide utility-driven data on infrastructure needs, financing, workforce challenges and capital planning across Texas. Complete the survey by 5 p.m. Oct. 30: surveymonkey.com/r/JZSBZLL

Episode 22 of the TRWA Rural Water Podcast, presented by @maguirewater, is now available. Listen to host Brian Cooper of Maguire discuss rate setting for small utilities with TRWA's Energy Efficiency Circuit Rider Paul King. Listen now: trwa.org/page/podcast

Earn up to 9 TCEQ-approved hours at the Water Utility Expo, October 29-30 in Tyler. Join us for water and wastewater training, industry networking and more. Register today and view the full agenda: trwa.org/page/expo

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Office Professionals Conference in San Marcos! We enjoyed a few days of learning, networking and fun with office professionals from across Texas.

Join us in Tyler Oct. 29–30 for the Water Utility Expo! Earn CEUs, explore the latest water and wastewater technologies, connect with industry suppliers and join us Thursday evening for a cookout and lawn games. Register and view the agenda: trwa.org/page/expo26

Earn 20 CEUs for just $50 at TRWA’s Wastewater Collections course in Harlingen, Sept. 21–23. Thanks to our sponsors, the reduced rate is available to all participants. Space is limited, so register soon: trwa.org/events/EventDetails…

On Patriot Day, we remember September 11, 2001, and honor those whose lives were lost or forever changed.

Join TRWA in Tyler Oct. 28 for a legislative discussion with Reps. Daniel Alders and Cole Hefner. Discuss water issues and hear about potential legislation ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session. The event is free to attend. Sign up today: trwa.org/events/EventDetails…

Meet the newest class of TRWA apprentices! This July, 7 new apprentices joined the program, representing 5 water and wastewater systems from across the state. A huge thank-you to the employers who saw the value in growing their workforce and said yes to an apprentice.

This Labor Day, we recognize the water and wastewater professionals who work every day to serve communities across Texas. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Prep for your Water Distribution exam with TRWA Instructor Bruce Pearson tomorrow, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m.–noon. This virtual study session is free for TRWA member system personnel and $150 for non-members. Register: trwa.org/events/EventDetails…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Navasota Area Meeting, and to Texas State Rep. Trey Wharton @WhartonForTexas for speaking with attendees. Join us next in Jacksonville on August 25! Register and view the full Area Meeting schedule here: trwa.org/page/area-meetings

Join us in Tyler Oct. 29 & 30 for TRWA’s new Water Utility Expo! Explore the latest water and wastewater technologies, earn CEUs, compete in utility contests and connect with utilities and industry suppliers. Register today: trwa.org/general/custom.asp?…

There’s still time to join TRWA’s second Registered Apprenticeship Program cohort of 2026. Utilities can onboard apprentices throughout August and may be eligible for scholarship funding to help cover costs. Learn more: trwa.org/general/custom.asp?…

Registration is open for TRWA’s 2026 Office Professionals Conference in San Marcos. Learn about financial resiliency, termination law, stress management and more, then connect with fellow attendees at our Western-themed reception. Register: trwa.org/page/opc26

TRWA’s 2026 Salary and Rate Survey closes July 31. Share your system’s salary, staffing and rate data to support planning and comparison across Texas. Please submit one response per system. Fill out the survey by clicking the ling below: surveymonkey.com/r/BLVFHG7

TRWA is collecting data on water and wastewater infrastructure costs over the next 20 years to support advocacy during the upcoming legislative session. The survey closes July 19. Participating systems will be entered to win $500. Please submit one survey per system.

TRWA’s 2026 Training & Technical Conference is almost here! We’re gearing up for two days of training, CEUs, networking and industry updates July 15–16 in Galveston. Joining us? Download the Conference app for the schedule, session updates, maps and more! whova.com/portal/iXPTJ0grnIR…