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Noteworthy News

Aug 16, 2025

Region D Water Planning Group votes against controversial Grand Saline Creek Reservoir - KETK Tyler

A huge step was taken against the Grand Saline Creek Reservoir on Thursday as a local water planning group unanimously voted against the project.

Reservoir Proposal Denied - Shirt with "Stop the Dam Save our Land" on the front

Aug 15, 2025

Regional water board votes against East Texas reservoir project - Longview News-Journal

East Texans attend a Region D Water Planning Group meeting Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the Region 8 Education Service Center in Pittsburg.

Stop the Dam Save Our Land Sticker in person's hand

Aug 5, 2025

Van Zandt County commissioners oppose reservoir plan that opponents say would threaten properties

"Taking people's property for the purpose a future issue that may or may not occur is wrong," Precinct 2 commissioner Cliff Williams said. (Judge Andy Reese in photo)

Commissioners Court Opposition

Aug 3, 2025

Reservoirs and the Dissappearing Land

When “Water Supply” Becomes the Excuse for Permanent Land Loss

Arial view of land

Jul 31, 2025

Exposed: The Latest Water Rights Grift and the Fight for Property Ownership

Unveiling the Battle Against Unjust Land Seizures in the Name of Water Rights

Trent on the Loos

Jul 22, 2025

Grand Saline city council unanimously votes to rescind support for dam

City Council is in agreement; they do not want a Grand Saline Creek dam.

Grand Saline City Council - KLTV

Jul 16, 2025

Canton City Council defends decision to request water rights from Grand Saline

During the meeting citizens spoke out, Mayor Pro Tem Blake Fowler read a statement from Mayor Lou Ann Berry who chose to be in Austin.

Proposed Grand Saline Creek Reservoir

Jul 11, 2025

Grand Saline ISD opposes water rights transfer citing negative impact on taxpayers. -- KETK Tyler

Grand Saline ISD Superintendent Micah Lewis opposes Canton's water rights transfer for a reservoir, citing its potential to reduce taxable property and burden taxpayers.

Micha Lewis, Statement on Water Rights Impact

Jul 10, 2025

Letter to the Editor - Concerned citizens speak out.

The letters to the editor express concerns about the city council's plan to build a costly recreational lake in Grand Saline Creek, disregarding survey recommendations and potentially affecting local families, land values, and community integrity.

Canton Hearld Letter to the Editor

Jul 3, 2025

Canton Residents pushback against Grand Saline Creek Reservoir - KETK Tyler

Canton, Texas, aims to flood vast farmlands for a reservoir, but residents passionately oppose the plan, defending their heritage and urging innovative water solutions.

Grand Saline Creek - KETK Tyler News
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