We’re pleased to share the latest milestones from Hawk Cove. Every number, date and quote in these stories links to its source: the City’s ordinances, the Council’s meeting transcripts, and state and federal records.
Utilities
A Perfect Twelve for Twelve at the Wastewater Plant
EPA's facility report lists the Hawk Cove wastewater plant in Significant/Category I Noncompliance for 12 of 12 quarters.
Lift Stations Report Record Variety of Visitors
A Hawk Cove lift station clogged with socks on February 20, 2026, at a cost of $2,514.93. Plus pumps, wipes and a missing blower.
Celebrating 14 Years of Partnership With TCEQ
Seven TCEQ orders for the Hawk Cove wastewater plant, 2009 to 2023, with penalties totaling $134,240.
Finance
Sewer Loan Passes the $800,000 Mark in Interest
From 2007 to January 1, 2025, Hawk Cove paid USDA $899,493.13 on its sewer loan. The Council was told over $800,000 was interest.
Streets
Gravel and Sand Program Enters Its Second Decade
At the February 18, 2025 Council meeting a resident asked for a road plan more sustainable than gravel and sand, an issue of more than 10 years.
Records
Records Storage Program Exceeds Expectations
At the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, the Council heard that many original City records have disappeared or were destroyed by storage.
Public Safety
Fire Coverage Continues, With Communication Kept to a Minimum
At the January 20, 2026 Council meeting: a county fire letter, a 9-1-1 reassurance, and no communication from the County about its January 5 vote.