Zilker Park: A Neglected Crown Jewel

"...Barton Springs Greenbelt, the Austin Parks Foundation hopes the Colorado River Park can provide the model for the next..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Council Watch

Water Gate: Is LCRA Offering City a Whale of a Deal?

"...city is about to commit to pay the Lower Colorado River Authority more than $1 billion to extend the..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Road to Nowhere

Webberville Aims to Live Forever

"...Webberville, maybe near the Zendik Farm, definitely before the Colorado River bridge where John "Squatty" Jenkins breathed his last...."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...a new soccer stadium in the middle of the Colorado River – a project which will also provide the..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Sept. 22-29

"...COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR The city and county host an open..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column

Our Little Town

Travis Heights Arrives

"...the Austin gentry preferred neighborhoods that didn't require a river crossing - by 1900, the Congress Avenue bridge had..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...heart of Austin. In the boardroom of the Lower Colorado River Authority, backed by a panoramic series of windows..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them

Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy

"...Lakes, a series of lakes created by damming the Colorado River at points in and northwest of Austin. If..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

Day Trips

Pedernales River Nature Park is open to the public as a free day-use park, for now

"...Pedernales River Nature Park is open to the public as a..."

May 25, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hoggin’ the Resources

"...p.8) [“Opinion: LCRA’s Water Marketing Ambitions Could Lower the Colorado River Below Austin”] on the close relationship between water..."

Feb. 24, 2020 Postmarks

Sunset Throws Shade at LCRA, TABC

Staff reports hardly flattering

"...the 86th Legislature convenes in January: of the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Neither..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Thirty Years of Texas Wine

Fall Creek Vineyards celebrates a milestone

"...– created in the 1930s by LCRA damming the Colorado River – has receded drastically over the past five..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Drought: The End Is Not Near

Lake levels drop as temperatures rise

"...June inflow into the Colorado River-fed Highland Lakes dropped to less than 1% of..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 17-24

"...COLORADO RIVER FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Learn how you can..."

March 18, 2011 News Column

Who's Paying for LCRA Growth?

The LCRA’s wholesale customers are asking tough questions about the agency’s expensive expansion

"...big changes from their power supplier -- the Lower Colorado River Authority -- and for once, it seems, the..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...southwest of Austin, features almost three miles of Pedernales River frontage and includes the Pogue Springs and Hogge Reserves,..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...areas west and southwest of Austin, where the Lower Colorado River Authority is projecting a thriving customer base to..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

A bridge to the past

"...The Regency Bridge spans more than just the Colorado River north of San Saba. The 65-year-old suspension bridge..."

March 5, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The defunct Comal Power Plant in New Braunfels finds new life as a hotel.

"...a luxury hotel on the banks of the Comal River...."

June 2, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Blessed Deliverance

The Borderland, Bud Shrake's Latest Tall Tale

"...Republic from the malarial swamps of Houston to the Colorado River village of Austin, where roving bands of Comanches..."

March 31, 2000 Books Feature by Dick Holland

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

Straight outta water

"...Hofmann, executive vice president of water at the Lower Colorado River Authority, wrote, "Many of our municipal and industrial..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips: Matagorda Beach

A seashore with social distancing

"...At the mouth of the Colorado River, Matagorda's main attraction is the Lower Colorado River..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, AE officials say

"...share of the facility it owns with the Lower Colorado River Auth­or­ity. Environmentalists vehemently oppose the sale because the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 30-Jan. 6

"...disc golf course would constructed in Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park. Decide for yourself whether the land is..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

"...use, warned Tom Mason, general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority, at a Real Estate Council of Austin..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...conserve and protect special places – Lake Austin, the Colorado River, Barton Springs. (The other groups are Clean Water..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Don't Lose the Lake for the Water

"...be evaluated. The increased demands on water from the Colorado River are a great revenue opportunity for the Lower..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Dumping the Water Pump

Should Austin's conservation success forestall WTP 4?

"...AWU concern: Davis and Ullrich draw water from the Colorado River. WTP 4 will draw from Lake Travis. That's..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Aquifer Board Seeks to Expand Its Regulatory Reach

Groundwater agency wants to tighten its grip in western Travis County

"...access to surface water lines provided by the Lower Colorado River Authority, the LCRA's water contracts do not prohibit..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...5815 Airport, 302-9696. www.midtowne.com. Mohawk This club turns Red River green in honor of the Mohawk nation, the world’s..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

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