AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * LCRA streamlines access to flood data and safety resources Real-time lake levels, dam operations and emergency alerts in one mobile-friendly hub Key Takeaways * LCRA's new flood information page provides real-time data, tools and ways to keep track of flood conditions on the Highland Lakes. * The page consolidates critical information, including live lake levels, rainfall   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 26 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * DEQ issues eight penalties in January for environmental violations The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued eight penalties totaling $169,583 in January for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $3,300 to $70,991. Alleged violations included a delivery co  more