Worst. Drought. Ever?

LCRA says Highland Lakes inflows are almost dried up

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority announced at its monthly drought press conference this morning that inflows into the Highland..."

July 21, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Begin as Highland Lake Levels Continue to Drop

Restaurants can only serve water upon request, new irrigation rules

"...As predicted, Austin is entering Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan this weekend...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Steiner Ranch Water Cut Off for Repeat Violations of Drought Restrictions

Residents blame faulty meters, utility says they’re accurate

"...week for overwatering in violation of their Stage Two Drought Restrictions, which limit outdoor watering to two days a..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

No Bottle Rockets on a Drought-Stricken July Fourth Weekend

Fire marshal, retailers agree to voluntary restrictions

"...Day season, due to Travis County's ongoing and worsening drought...."

June 27, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...the Kentucky newspaper Bourbon News, a journalist wrote, "The drought in Texas is so intense that potatoes are cooked..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Aquifer District Declares a Stage 4 Drought for the First Time Ever

Buda, Kyle must reduce water usage

"...Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the first time in its 36-year history. The..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks

Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk

"...Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a stage 4 drought for the first time in its 36-year history. Less..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

Then There's This: No Drought Here

So what if the lakes are half full – it rained, didn't it?

"...raised the issue of relaxing the city's Stage 2 drought restrictions that limit outdoor watering to once a week...."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Drought, Heat, Fires ... Repeat

The plague of wildfires reflect conditions beyond a temporary drought

"...the immediate destruction and pollution, the wildfires and the drought that led to them are dramatic symptoms of global..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Austin Withstand Multiyear Drought?

"...and I grew up in the '50s during the drought, one of the things that our teachers tried to..."

Jan. 12, 2011 Postmarks

Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...permits. Because of current Edwards Aquifer Authority Stage 4 drought restrictions, San Marcos' pumping has been reduced by 40%..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Drought? What Drought?

Just because we have a huge water supply doesn't mean we have to use it

"...in the way of the city actually taking this drought seriously...."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Drought Conditions Fuel Extreme Wildfire Season

Fire, fire everywhere

"...As Austin entered Stage 2 drought restrictions Tuesday, the city and county simultaneously issued a..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council: What Drought?

Zimmerman and Troxclair take on water restrictions

"...the second a resolution that would adopt the city's "Drought Contingency Plan" covering primarily retail and wholesale water suppliers,..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Drought: The End Is Not Near

Lake levels drop as temperatures rise

"...Travis," according to the LCRA. "This isn't the longest drought ever," contends Clara Tuma, an LCRA spokeswoman. "It's just..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Edwards Aquifer in Critical Stage Drought

Combination of reduced supply, lower than average rainfall in watersheds, and increased demand has caused both flow at Barton Springs and measured water levels to fall below critical indicators for first time in Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s 19-year history

"...Aquifer Conservation District this week declared a critical stage drought -- the most severe level -- for the aquifer's..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas Lege Looks to Address Flooding and Drought Without Saying "Climate Change"

Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money

"...but I do hear a lot of talk about drought and flood, and what happens if the temperature goes..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Drought Prompts Call for Conservation

With Lake Travis and Barton Springs hit hard by the drought, the call for more conservation funding grows louder

"...to Barton Springs are now in a "critical stage drought." Metzger said the Texas Water Develop­ment Board encourages cities..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Rigoni, Driussi End Goal Drought but Austin FC Still Winless in Six

Wolff: “Ties at home are tough, but progress was made”

"...and Black entered the night riding a 355-minute scoreless drought across four games, and nearly crossed the 400-minute mark..."

April 30, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Back to Stage 2 Drought

Water restrictions take effect Sept. 4

"...overall response to water use during our area's current drought conditions."..."

Aug. 30, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

I Am the Exceptional Drought

Ray Bonneville quenches ‘Bad Man's Blood’ at the Cactus Cafe

"...you’re feeling low with the relentless heat and “exceptional drought,” a night with Bonneville’s blues could be as redemptive..."

Aug. 3, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Drought? What Drought?

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election

The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Drought

Blackbird boutique is busy this summer with the natural sciences

"...the local retail scene is scorched and drab, or droughty, as we've come to refer to it,..."

July 25, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

Beside the Point: Pray for Drought

The unexpected blessings of global warming

Aug. 28, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Water Situation Could Be a Crisis in a Drought

"...am retired on the lake and see these severe droughts every couple of years and worry about the ones..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: Political Drought Withers SMD ... Again

'Gentleman's agreement' stays intact after unsuccessful effort to change Austin's system of electing council members

Aug. 22, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Lessons in the Dust

What I Learned on My Summer Drought

"...Rain is a brain eraser, and a drought freezes time. This is what I've learned from the..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature by Suzy Banks

Opinion: Regenerative Agriculture Can Save the Southwest

We can end drought by restoring soil and local water cycles

"...Intense scary global heat waves, drought, and food and water shortages are dominating the news..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by Elizabeth Heilman

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