Council: From Trash to Treasure

Dripping Springs wants to dump its wastewater where?

"...(and the Mexican Revolution). No disrespect to public improvement districts or landscaping contracts, but the chance to catch even..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to Ruin

US290: We Built It, and Dammit, They're Coming

"...completed US290/Loop 360 freeway interchange straddles a hill overlooking Barton Creek just three miles upstream from Barton Springs. Within..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

United States Department of the Inteiior

U.s. Geological Survey

"...State rules in maintaining the current water-quality conditions for Barton Springs and associated Edwards aquifer. The purpose of this..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Preserving What's Left

A 2,400-acre spot south of Buda could be the latest conservation easement purchased to maintain the health of the Edwards Aquifer

"...2,400-acre spot south of Buda, could be the latest conservation easement purchased to maintain the health of the Barton..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

A Rural Riddle

Hays County Water Planning Partnership forms to try and stop unmitigated growth

"...Village of Bee Cave on Highway 71 to Dripping Springs along U.S. 290, and could potentially serve thousands of..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Hays County Water War Continues

Lawsuits and legislation address water regulation

"...The lawsuit, filed by Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association, argues that the Hays Trinity Groundwater..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Creedmoor Need More

The city of Austin and the BSEACD are skeptical of Creedmoor-Maha's request to triple its pumping limits.

"...triple the amount of water he draws from the Edwards Aquifer. A descendant of Reconstruction-era settlers with deep Texas..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Rick Green and Ken Armbrister push a flurry of bills creating special water and development districts -- including the reviled, though much-revised, "Bradley bill" -- through their respective chambers at the Legislature.

"...Dripping Springs Rep. Rick Green has worked himself into a veritable..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...part of the 2006-07 budget. The plan puts the district only a few hundred dollars short of the raise..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

You Don't Need Money, Just a Little Bit a Month...

1996 AISD Bond Election

"...pledging to steer any new campuses away from the Edwards Aquifer. And environmentalists want to know: Why should promoting..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...the Lower Colorado River Authority's water pipeline to Dripping Springs, as well as the county's transportation plan...."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...50-year-old pipeline runs underground through South Austin, over the Edwards Aquifer, and within rumbling distance of at least 17..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

The Law(ns) of the Land

In a time of drought and water limits, some residents turn to drilling wells

"...concerned about the quality and the quantity of these aquifers as anybody else," says Blair, "because that's our livelihood."..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Transit Union Local 1091.Headlines• Early voting in the House District 48 run-off special election runs this Monday through Friday,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Becoming Drought Tolerant

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

"...largely supply Central Texas water: the Highland Lakes and Edwards Aquifer. The Highland Lakes – Buchanan, Inks, Lady Bird,..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Drill, Balcones Road, Drill

Out in West Austin, they're drinking your milkshake

"...said, "Determining if these wells are tapping into an aquifer recharged by the same water source, or are simply..."

July 2, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Naked City

"...election took 60% of the votes in a House District (48) drawn up for an easy GOP victoryHeadlines• In..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Invasion of the Water Snatchers

Pittsburgh Utility Snapping Up Area Companies

"...also purchased a water well drilling company in Dripping Springs. While some observers welcome the entry of the utility..."

April 3, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Barton springs Water-Pumping Moratorium Last week the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Hays Councy landowner T. J. Higgenbotham reveals his plans for 50 million gallons of water he wants to pump from a well on his land.

"...to pump 50 million gallons a year from the Edwards Aquifer, outlined his plans for the water in detail..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Successes of Aquifer District..."

May 21, 2004 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...if you've got 'em. At press time Tuesday, Federal District Judge Sam Sparks was hearing the pleadings of bar..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Aquifer district seeking consultants to devise endangered-species strategy

"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is soliciting proposals for developing..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...Council and Commissioners Court, along with environmental groups like Barton Springs Conservancy, Clean Water Action, Environment Texas, and Save..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Hays Water War Update

Pending reg bill sparks hope for Hays County water advocates

"...currently unregulated area, or "white zone," of the Trinity Aquifer in Hays County under the protection of a groundwater..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Naked City

Hays County development continues apace, squeezing out rural residents and exacerbating water-use problems.

"...Marcos, and Wimberley. And though much of the Dripping Springs area on the west, and land surrounding Buda and..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...they place on water systems such as creeks and aquifers seems to have intensified with increased usage and poor..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...On June 21, the board of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District voted to lift the "drought..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

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