- Began serving as Director on May 13, 2026.
- Born and raised in Robstown and proud to still call this community home.
- Married for 40 years, with 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren.
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.
- Five years of federal administrative service.
- Twenty-five years as Judicial Administrative Assistant to United States Magistrate Judge Janice Ellington; retired in 2019.
- Before taking office, attended WCID #3 board meetings and worked with residents on water security, transparency, accountability, and Avina-related concerns.
Priorities
- Clean and Reliable Water Supply: Support clean, safe, reliable, and sufficient water for district residents.
- Transparency: Work to make district decisions, documents, meetings, and financial information easier for residents to access.
- Responsible Planning: Support responsible long-term planning for water supply, infrastructure, contracts, and public funds.
Video Interview
Hear directly from Myra in this interview about the effects of water decisions in South Texas.
An interview segment focused on water security and community concerns around large water projects.
- What the project means for local families
- Why transparency and accountability matter
- Why water planning decisions must protect ratepayers first
Community Work and Media
Before taking office, Myra attended meetings, worked with residents, and spoke publicly about water security and accountability. These stories document that community work.
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TCEQ ruling approves contested hearings for Avina ammonia plant in Robstown
A major milestone: the state approved contested case hearings — a critical step toward formal review and accountability.
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Robstown, Calallen residents seek contested case hearing with TCEQ
Documents the community effort leading up to the hearing request and why neighbors demanded deeper scrutiny.
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Nueces County WCID #3 proposes second water source
Covers water-supply planning and the questions ratepayers are asking about long-term security and transparency.
Read the story →
More coverage
Avina / TCEQ process
Water quality / WCID #3 customer impacts
Official District Information
- Official website: nueceswater3.com
- District office: (361) 387-4549
- District fax: (361) 387-4717
- Regular meetings: 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
- Special meetings and workshops are scheduled throughout the year.
- District meetings are open to the public.
Use the official district website or office phone for billing, water service, service interruptions, leaks, emergencies, account information, forms, reports, notices, bill payment, and district alerts.
Contact
Residents may contact Myra about board policy, public meetings, water planning, transparency, and community concerns related to district governance.