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Worst. Drought. Ever?
LCRA says Highland Lakes inflows are almost dried up
"...The Lower Colorado River Authority announced at its monthly drought press conference..."

July 21, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Building Buzz, One 'Bag' at a Time
The Duplass Brothers buck New York and Los Angeles to premiere 'Baghead' here in the town where they started it all
"...in their adopted hometown on the banks of the Colorado River...."

June 6, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

How Green Grows My County?
'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands
"...relaxed raft trip along the winding bends of the Colorado River. The five-mile float showcased the 87-mile stretch of..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

day trips
"...top of the dam 145.5 feet above the churning Colorado River on one side and the lake on the..."

May 23, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Holiday Rambles
Here's a list for exploring Austin's precious parkland
"...of the city's Center for Environmental Research, for a river-rambling December: McKinney Roughs..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant
Locals continue to get coal for Christmas
"...Austin Energy and the enigmatic state entity called Lower Colorado River Authority. Council can put pressure on AE to..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

LCRA Misleading Public
"...Dear Editor, The Lower Colorado River Authority is attempting to educate the public about..."

Jan. 23, 2007 Postmarks

How to Keep Water in Central Texas
Long-range planning tries to cover multiple bases, but some say environment is left out
"...on a plan to apportion the water in the Colorado River, some environmentalists are expressing concern that it doesn't..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Low and Outside
Playing Ball With the Big Boys in Montopolis
"...a tale of two fields. On the corner of Riverside and Vargas, one block east of Montopolis Drive, lies..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature

Disc Golf Face-Off Moves East
Opponents say disc golf would destroy nature preserve
"...to build a new course at Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park, on a tract of land purchased for..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips
NatureFest in Bastrop's Fisherman's Park will celebrate the opening of Wilbarger Paddling Trail on Sept. 27
"...Wilbarger Paddling Trail introduces a new section of the Colorado River north of Bastrop to the boating public. The..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
"...Crossing in Bastrop re-creates a small settlement on the Colorado River with good food, shopping, and lodging together in..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Like a Rose
The LCRA and Mark Rose: It's a Beautiful World
"...grows in population and influence, so will the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and its general manager...."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Feature

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy
Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas
"...relaxed its grip on the state, the lakes and rivers are full once again and ready to be enjoyed...."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Drying on the Vine
Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode
"...with the necessary piping. She bemoans the state, through river authorities such as the Lower Colorado River Authority, giving..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Day Trips
Paddling the Colorado River from Little Webberville Park to Big Webberville Park is about as easy of a canoe or kayaking trip as you can imagine
"...Paddling the Colorado River from Little Webberville Park to Big Webberville Park..."

July 18, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hitting the Trails
City Trails Vision Provokes Suburban Wrath
"...bike up to northwest Austin or down to the Colorado River? While this may sound like a dream to..."

Nov. 15, 1996 News Feature

The Law(ns) of the Land
In a time of drought and water limits, some residents turn to drilling wells
"...the Balcones Drive area, is charged with conserving the Colorado River and is currently restricting residential watering to two..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...to pleas from local and state officials, the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors voted Wednesday to postpone..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup
Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate
"...for the success and to showcase the San Gabriel River from Leander to Jonah as an outstanding fishing stream,..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Happy Trails on the Horizon?
AMTC's Vision Quest
"...following a spoke trail along Waller Creek to the Colorado River, then continue on the Town Lake hub trail..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Day Trips: Bend, Texas
Five reasons to take the Bend in the road
"...If you want to spend the night on the river, Barefoot Fishing Camp and RV Park is a few..."

May 31, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Secret Fishing Holes
Texas Parks & Wildlife’s RACA program adds two more spots
"...been added to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's River Access and Conservation Area program, and they're awesome...."

March 25, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: North Shore and South Shore Parks, Bastrop
Glamping on Lake Bastrop
"...In 1964, Spicer Creek was impounded by the Lower Colorado River Authority as a cooling pond for two power..."

May 21, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Becoming Drought Tolerant
Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies
"...John Hofmann, whose title at the Lower Colorado River Authority is executive vice president of water, said..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]
As May money season opens, candidates blossom
"...Road (FM 2244) and around Steiner Ranch along the Colorado. But it is effectively a far-Northwest district, relatively wealthy,..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips
Beautiful hiking oasis in Bastrop
"...The Colorado River Refuge near Bastrop is alive with the sound..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Water Fall
Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow
"...like the one released May 18 by the Lower Colorado River Authority, announcing that the months since October have..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

A Walk in Austin's Shoes
Curious tidbits and Austin arcana
"...still forms Downtown Austin, with streets named for the rivers of Texas (Brazos, Colorado, etc.) flowing north to south..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Conservation Instead of a New Water Treatment Plant
"...that oversight. "Davis and Ullrich draw water from the Colorado River. WTP 4 will draw from Lake Travis." Lake..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

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