Hubbard hasn't recently gained any water storage. Runoff at Phantom has eased Abilene's concerns for next summer. Water models continue to show small but adequate reserves for an extended drought. Their plan, required and funded by the state, was very broad but locally driven. This year, Texas will complete a comparison of the different regions' water needs, which will resolve any water use conflicts.
Strong leadership is needed in order to move intended plans to funded actions.
Timely, but fair, results are crucial. Area towns must identify critical weaknesses in past local water plans. Community leaders must then strengthen those weaknesses. Local leaders have often shied away from coordinated action with neighboring communities. Hopefully, this is changing.