Bandera County River Authority & Groundwater District

10/12/2026

BCRAGD office is closed today, October 12, 2026. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

10/10/2026

Bandera County Soil & Water Conservation District Announces Fall Native Grass & Wildflower Seed Sale is Here!

Fall is an ideal time to establish native grasses and wildflowers, and the Bandera County Soil & Water Conservation District is once again offering its popular native grass seed and wildflower mixes for landowners preparing to plant this fall.

The specially selected seed blends are designed for Bandera County and the surrounding Hill Country. The grass mixes include nurse grass, which provides temporary shade and protection for emerging native plants while they become established.

Native grasses and wildflowers can provide important benefits for landowners, including improved wildlife habitat, reduced erosion, improved soil health, and increased resilience of native rangelands.

Order forms are available on the district’s website at banderaswcd.com. Completed forms may be emailed or dropped off at the district office. To request an order form, call 830-796-3334 or email [email protected].
For more information, please contact them directly.

10/09/2026

BCRAGD Public Service Announcement⁠
Bandera City Park E. coli Results for October 8, 2026.⁠
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Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect weekly water samples from the Bandera City Park to assess levels of E. coli bacteria and water temperature.⁠
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E. coli is a bacteria found in the gut of warm-blooded animals and is known to cause illness in humans if ingested potentially. No primary contact recreation should take place if the number of E. coli exceeds 399 most probable number (MPN) per 100 mL of water. This standard is set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC §307.7).⁠
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This means no one should participate in activities that could result in the total submersion of the head underwater if counts exceed the 399 MPN standard.⁠
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There is ALWAYS a possibility of infection from E. coli or other waterborne illnesses. Never drink or ingest river water without proper disinfection; always swim at your own risk.⁠
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For more information, contact our office (830) 796 - 7260⁠
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The results listed below were analyzed at the BCRAGD lab. BCRAGD is not a certified lab; the results are for informational purposes only.

10/05/2026

New Quarterly In-House Surface water quality testing results are now available from September 29-30, 2026.

These results are also displayed on a map on our website, along with updates on weather conditions, water flow, and E. coli counts for popular sites throughout Bandera County. ⁠Visit our website at https://bcragd.org/water-quality-testing/
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E. coli is a bacteria found in the gut of warm-blooded animals and is known to cause illness in humans if ingested potentially. No primary contact recreation should take place if the number of E. coli exceeds 399 most probable number (MPN) per 100 mL of water. This standard is set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC §307.7).⁠
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This means no one should participate in activities that could result in the total submersion of the head underwater if counts exceed the 399 MPN standard.⁠
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There is ALWAYS a possibility of infection from E. coli or other waterborne illnesses. Never drink or ingest river water without proper disinfection; always swim at your own risk.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Get to higher ground. Do not drive or walk into water. It only takes 6 inches of water to knock you off your feet. Stay informed by monitoring local radio and television and checking weather.gov for the latest updates. weather.gov/safety/flood

10/01/2026

**This post is out of date. See recent posts for the latest information.**

The anticipated cold front has slowed compared to previous forecasts. Below is the updated timing of arrival of heavy rainfall for south-central Texas for today. Stay tuned to trusted sources for changes in the forecast and issuance of any Flood or Flash Flood Warnings.