Kate Burum
Mark Evans
2026 Deadlines Approaching for TWDB Funding Pre-Applications
The Texas Water Development Board is accepting preliminary submissions for multiple funding programs that support water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Utilities may apply for planning, design and construction assistance through several state and federal programs.
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Jessica Brown
Melissa Brunger
What cities should know about Texas impact fee changes
Growing cities that charge fees to help fund infrastructure for new developments must incorporate additional public notices, a third-party audit and other requirements into their plans and processes.
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Mark Evans
Kate Burum
Irving Secures $115 Million in State Funding for West Irving Creek Flood Project
The City of Irving secured $115 million in state funding to advance all phases of the West Irving Creek flood mitigation project, its top drainage priority.
Freese and Nichols partnered with the City to develop a strategic funding approach and guide competitive applications.
Water/Sewer Expansion Lays Groundwork for North Carolina Economic Growth
The City of Sanford undertook $141.3 million in infrastructure improvements at Triangle Innovation Point, one of the largest economic development projects in North Carolina’s history.
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Julie Huerta
Koby Boman
Radha Jagwani
Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Countdown: Strategic Planning for 2027 Deadline
Planning and acting now will allow water utilities to be ready to meet the next round of compliance deadlines in 2027 — and Freese and Nichols can help.
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Award-Winning Guidebook Simplifies Development Conversations in Huntersville, NC
The Town of Huntersville, North Carolina, created a visual guide that makes development conversations clearer and more collaborative, earning a 2025 Marvin Collins Award from the American Planning Association–North Carolina chapter.
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Tanu Kulkarni Highlights Collaboration in Water Modeling for Journal AWWA
Freese and Nichols’ Tanu Kulkarni shares insights in the AWWA Journal on how teamwork and sound data practices can make water distribution modeling more precise, practical, and impactful for infrastructure planning.
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Mark Evans
Kate Burum
Annual Funding Opportunities for Texas Water and Wastewater Projects
TWDB will soon open applications for state funding that supports the planning, design and construction of water infrastructure across Texas. Learn how Freese and Nichols can help you identify the best opportunities and prepare competitive applications.
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Conserving Water by Monitoring Smart Meter Data
Freese and Nichols helped Fort Worth develop a custom method for using smart meter data to better track and monitor violations of watering restrictions.
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Modernizing State Facilities Through Effective Program Management
Through comprehensive program management, Freese and Nichols partners with the Texas Facilities Commission to enhance efficiency, transparency and performance in delivering modern, high-value facilities across Texas.
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Mallory Scates Co-Authors National Technical Brief on Autonomous Vehicles
Mallory Scates has co-authored a technical brief for ITE on the increasing use of autonomous vehicles and broader impacts on society and the economy.
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Cleburne’s Integrated Water Program Wins ENR Best Project Award
The City of Cleburne earned Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana’s 2025 Best Project award in the Water/Environment category for its Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Indirect Reuse Program. The honor recognizes the City’s leadership in sustainable water innovation and long-term resource planning.
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Wendy Bonneau
Urban Planning + Design Practice Leader
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Craig Wells
Client Services Leader
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Nina Reins
Water Resources Engineer
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David Jackson
Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader
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Adam Conner
Hydrologist