Trinity River Authority of Texas

10/19/2026

We proudly present the first-place winners of the 2026 TRA Art Contest! 🥇 Out of 1,219 entries, these artists captured 'Water Works' in extraordinary ways, blending creativity, vision, and technical skill. We’re thrilled to honor their achievement. Congratulations to our first-place winners:

1st Grade: Cooper Barnes, Palmer Elementary, Palmer ISD

2nd Grade: Aadvik Rusia, Universal Academy Coppell

3rd Grade: Devarshi Galla, Canyon Ranch Elementary, Coppell ISD

4th Grade: Ish*ta Sangalapalle, Universal Academy Coppell

5th Grade: Kriv Koduru, Bridlewood Elementary, Lewisville ISD

6th Grade & Grand Prize Winner: Aurora Casto, Parkwood Hill Intermediate, Keller Independent School District

7th Grade: Addison Shoemake, Bill Arnold Middle School, Grand Prairie ISD

8th Grade: Aiden Sheyn, Livingston Junior High, Livingston Independent School District

To see all the 2026 winners and HMs, visit our website at www.trinityra.org/art

10/19/2026

Congratulations to the second-place winners of the 2026 TRA Art Contest! 🥈 These works captured 'Water Works' with innovation and beauty. These artists truly impressed us with their creative visions. Let's celebrate our second-place winners:

1st Grade: Kyra Koduru, Bridlewood Elementary, Lewisville ISD

2nd Grade: Tanvi Ayyagari, Old Settlers Elementary, Lewisville ISD

3rd Grade: Aarna Karthik, Universal Academy Coppell

4th Grade: Yoselin Dominguez-Espinoza, Palmer Elementary, Palmer ISD

5th Grade: Bhuvan Kolla, Canyon Ranch Elementary, Coppell ISD

6th Grade: Itzayana Garcia Arguello, Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, Dallas ISD

7th Grade: Melanie Melgar, Bill Arnold Middle School, Grand Prairie ISD

8th Grade: Ivonne Ramirez, A+ Academy Secondary Dallas ISD

To see all the 2026 winners and HMs, visit our website at www.trinityra.org/art

10/19/2026

Congratulations to the third-place winners of the 2026 TRA Art Contest! 🏅 These exceptional works of art stood out for their unique perspectives and skillful design.

Let’s celebrate our third-place winners:

1st Grade: Hadley Smith, North Zulch Elementary, North Zulch School District

2nd Grade: Anlan Zhao, Old Settlers Elementary, Lewisville ISD

3rd Grade: Aria Alvarenga, Community Christian Academy Huntsville

4th Grade: Phaedra Casto, Freedom Elementary, Keller Independent School District

5th Grade: Aaron Edward, Universal Academy Coppell

6th Grade: Dharshini Sasikumar, Universal Academy Coppell

7th Grade: Delilah Prado, Bill Arnold Middle School, Grand Prairie ISD

8th Grade: Lucette Naughton, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, Dallas ISD

To see all the 2026 winners and HMs, visit our website at www.trinityra.org/art

10/19/2026

TRA's 2026 Art Contest received an astounding 1,219 entries, and the competition was steep. We're proud to celebrate 49 honorable mentions who showcased how "Water Works" with creativity and talent. 🏆

Congratulations to the honorable mentions:

1st Grade: Jaclyn Brown, Madeline Browne

2nd Grade: Calen Forshey, Nevaeh Tucker, Avishya Misra, Zadie Rios, Raleigh Lira

3rd Grade: Brianna Camacaro, Asher Johnston, Catalina Teran, Anessa Badu, Camryn Bowlin, Camille Kutos, Magnolia Akin, Benjamin Navarro

4th Grade: Akira Miryala, Aadya Jadimath, Fiona Jordan, Margaret Dunn, Grace Delgado, Delaney Garrett

5th Grade: Cataleya Oliver, Amir Lewis, Jaylynn Florido, Bhavya Narnolia, Gianna Grace Rodriguez, Paisley Mendoza

6th Grade: Evelyn Woodruff, Maya Garcia, Zane Benson, Jeremiah Koshy, Marco Hayes, Jonathan Mabrahtu, Lizanya Brisno Garcia, Aurora Vargas, Aileen Alvarez

7th Grade: Penelope Carmichael, Iniyavan Rathana Kumar, Akshayaa Vasnth, Adamarris Torres, Maribel Castro, Kamila Martinez, Rozalyn De la Pena, Anushaa Kamalakkannan

8th Grade: Victoria Joya, Kathryn Collins, Mia Wesney, Elisa Garza, Lauren Anderson

To see all the 2026 winners and HMs, visit our website at www.trinityra.org/art

10/12/2026

Do you live near the Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System plant? Join the Trinity River Authority for a community meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. We’ll share updates about the treatment plant, answer your questions and hear your feedback. We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

10/02/2026

Protecting existing water sources is also part of planning for the future! As water needs and conditions change, maintaining the quality of the sources communities already rely on can help utilities and authorities, like TRA, manage future supply and treatment needs.

The TRA Master Plan outlines how the Authority is taking steps today to protect and conserve our water systems for the future. https://trinityra.org/basin_planning/index.php

09/30/2026

Source water protection is a shared responsibility! Protecting drinking water takes utilities, local governments, landowners, community organizations and residents across the basin area working together.

Check out how TRA is planning and protecting the watershed and source water that supports the more than 8 million residents relying on us for clean water: https://trinityra.org/basin_planning/wp/index.php

09/28/2026

This week is Source Water Protection Week! Communities and cities served by TRA span from Denton County to Houston and include more than 18,000 square miles! The source water that becomes your drinking water begins in reservoirs like Lake Livingston and Lake Arlington. Water also comes from Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) that uses a blend of recycled and reclaimed water that, after treatment, can be used. Protecting every water source before it reaches the treatment plant is an important part of providing high-quality drinking water for our communities and it is something we all have a part to play in protecting.

Curious about water quality?
Learn more about the history of our water quality: https://www.trinityra.org/basin_planning/history_of_water_quality.php

09/23/2026

The countdown is on! Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent in TRA's 2026 Art Contest. The deadline is September 30, so get your artwork in and let your creativity shine! 🎨

To read contest rules, find resources to learn about the theme, learn about judging and prizes, and download the entry form, visit our website at https://trinityra.org/art