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Alternative to Marvin Nichols: Raising Wright Patman Lake

KETR | By Mark Haslett
Published July 28, 2014 at 8:06 AM CDT
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Wright Patman Lake has been identified as part of an equation that could serve the future water needs of the metro Dallas area.
State of Texas

Walt Sears of the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District considers raising water levels at Wright Patman Lake, along with using existing water at Toledo Bend Reservoir, a "viable option" for meeting the Dallas area's future water needs without building the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservior.

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Mark Haslett
Mark Haslett has served at KETR since 2013. Since then, the station's news operation has enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards.
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