Climate Outlook

We're in the critical stage of a drought, y'all

"...As expected, the board of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has voted to declare a..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

TCEQ Paves the Way for Shit Creek(s)

State environmental agency rejects science in favor of allowing sewage in creeks

"...effluent – sewage in laymen's terms – in the Edwards Aquifer Watershed. On one side are the familiar government..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Naked City

"...nationals in Iraq. See "Point Austin." Naked City• The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District reports that the hardcore precipitation..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...down on the job, members of Lee Leffingwell's Water Conservation Task Force trumpeted the latest and greatest in toilet..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...referring to Mary Beth Harrell, his Democratic challenger in District 31...."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

T.J. Higginbotham, a landowner in Hays County, wants to drill a well to produce 50 million gallons a year, reportedly to serve two proposed subdivisions in Dripping Springs, but Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District board members aren’t biting.

"...would serve new development, and last week the local aquifer district put a halt to the plans unless the..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the AISD Board of Trustees, the fate of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, and two spots on its..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature

In Wake of Flooding, Hays Water Victory Bittersweet

Last-minute reversal revives groundwater protection bill

"...legislative session: House Bill 3405, the bill that gives Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District the authority to regulate the..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Naked City

"...earnest this week, with four candidates vying for the District 2 position currently held by Rudy Montoya Jr., who..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Gonzalo Barrientos, who is retiring this year from his District 14 seat. Naishtat said he opted out to avoid..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Gary Bradley presented his latest land-swap deal to the Save Barton Creek Association this week and received mixed reviews from environmentalists, many of whom are wary of trusting the megadeveloper.

"...the first floor," Bradley told a gathering of Save Barton Creek Association (SBCA) members Monday night. So Bradley is..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

"...• The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is accepting input on proposed..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Hays Water Fight Continues

While Senate approves water protections, another battle is on the horizon

"...for regional management of groundwater, including the Trinity and Edwards aquifers. But as citizens began to celebrate the victory,..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. is located in his district. The bill also would benefit the Austin area –..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Rock Crusher Stonewalled

Lawsuit seeks to overturn TCEQ permit of Buda operation

"...and sent the case back to the TCEQ. The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District filed a brief with..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Buda rock-crusher and quarry continues to make waves

"...quality, bad for water quality (it sits atop the Edwards Aquifer), and bad for safety because of the heavy..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...new ground in Bee Cave last week with a district court ruling allowing development to start once the necessary..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...burgeoning towns south of Austin, are asking of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BS/EACD). Water is bountiful in..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Residents of a high-end Hays Co. subdivision object to a rock crusher over the aquifer and in their backyards

"...a rock-crushing quarry and asphalt production plant over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone and adjacent to a high-end subdivision..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's A Gas, Gas, Gas For Longhorn

Looks like the Longhorn Pipeline is about to begin pumping gas.

"...schools within two miles of the pipeline. But U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks says he has neither the power..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District met in a special session..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Could we please get South Austin removed from his district?..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

People vs. the Pipeline

A surprisingly small crowd turns out to demand safety guarantees from Longhorn Pipeline.

"...represents West Texas landowners and other plaintiffs suing Longhorn), Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board President Craig Smith, and..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...RockportDisputing Aquifer "Facts'Dear Editor,..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column

Off the Desk:

"...A "citizens' hearing" last week on pollution of the Edwards Aquifer began as a panel discussion, but later turned..."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...last week as targets of Texas' first gang injunction. District Court Judge Wilford Flowers granted the injunction sought by..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...races concerning Austin Commun­ity College, the Austin Independent School District, and the Barton Springs Edwards Aqui­fer Conser­vation District. Find..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Happy Trails for Dahlstrom Ranch

Aquifer property targeted for conservation

"...preservation of Dahl­strom Ranch – a key piece of aquifer property in Hays County – has only technical hurdles..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Down to the Wire

SOS, Bradley, and the city try to work out their differences and come to an agreement they all can live with on the Bradley Settlement.

"...their concerns. Among those concerns is what Save Our Springs Board Chair Robin Rather has called one of the..."

March 10, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Hot Buttons in Hays County

"...from LCRA water facilities on Hwy. 71 to Dripping Springs along Hwy. 290, and would potentially serve thousands of..."

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

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