Day Trips

Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park in Burnet makes camping easy

"...added dimension to the enjoyment of the 940-acre Lower Colorado River Authority park. Guests can take advantage of the..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Questions for ISWMMP

"...a landfill within a mile or two of the Colorado River on the bluff with views of the river..."

July 31, 2009 Postmarks

Day Trips

The spectacular Bright Leaf nature area is open for guided tours on the second Saturday and Sunday mornings of each month

"...of the earth's surface that runs from the Red River to the Rio Grande makes the nature preserve a..."

July 25, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...intersection with Boswell, who was wearing a helmet. The driver stayed at the scene; Boswell was taken to Brackenridge..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

More Places to Splash Around

More lakes to re-open after flooding.

"...More good news for water lovers: The Lower Colorado River Authority has announced that Lake Marble Falls is..."

July 7, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Boomtown Dining

Eleven more reasons to make a trip to Marble Falls

"...Marble Falls was a tiny quarry settlement on the Colorado River, people have been drawn here by the attractive..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Water Gushes Forth From LCRA

The utility wastes no time inking deals to moisten Hill Country sprawl

"...Nimble-footed Lower Colorado River Authority officials moved quickly last week to ink..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Trouble on the Longhorn Pipeline?

Pipeline work proceeds in Bastrop Co. following rumors of a leak, extensive reconditioning

"...a rocky hill descending to a bend in the Colorado River. The gravelly soil's tendency to allow rapid leaching..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

The LCRA shuts down – again – the controversial West Cypress Hills project

"...ordered to shut down construction last week after Lower Colorado River Authority inspectors spotted a completely nonfunctioning riser pipe..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

North Austin neighbors protest the utility's tree-cutting plans

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority is prepping a North Austin park for..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

From 380 Angles

Karen Kocher's multimedia 'Austin Past and Present' tells hundreds of stories in almost as many ways.

"...rise and fall of the first dam on the Colorado. Pull-down menus along the top of the screen provide..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Hydrilla

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority has signed off on an "integrated pest..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Controversy over the environmental record of Rainbow Materials Inc. costs the company a renewal of its city projects contract.

"...Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission have cited as a Colorado River polluter. Rainbow was the lowest of three bidders..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin freshman Ann Kitchen proves a quick study in her first session at the Texas House of Representatives.

"...Longhorn matter in the next session. While the Lower Colorado River Authority recently settled its differences with the company,..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Further Lost Austin fallout and enviro-rhetoric from our readers.

"...Save the Riverside Golf Course!..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column

Bullish on Protection

"...The Colorado River may stand as one of the last bastions..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips

Eat barbecue for breakfast at Zimmerhanzel's BBQ in Smithville.

"...BBQ occupies a small, red tin building between the Colorado River and the historic business district of Smithville. Out..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...area of pristine woods, meadows, and canyons along the Colorado River. An eight-mile hiking and equestrian trail winds through..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Going With the Flow

The LCRA Connection

"...improve water quality and flood management in the Lower Colorado river basin, it clearly falls within LCRA's mission, although..."

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

Green Acres

Prop. 2 Seeks to Protect Water Quality - but at a Price

"...gets the vast majority of its water from the Colorado River, Cooley says the benefits of protecting the aquifer..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Day Trips

"...Colorado River Trail Arts & Crafts Show one mile west..."

April 25, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The South Llano River State Park has something for just about everybody

"...South Llano River State Park, outside of Junction, Texas, has something for..."

April 11, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Trout Unlimited, along with residents of Canyon Lake, petition the TNRCC to stop the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority from taking more water from the lake, reducing river flows and potentially harming trout and the environment.

"...Country. But as the 3,000-plus members of the Guadalupe River chapter of Trout Unlimited (GRTU) will attest, it can..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...crossing under the traffic-laden I-35 and entering the Red River district, home to music clubs – Stubb's, Beerland, Mo­hawk,..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...located near the town square, minutes from the Blanco River. Their tasting taproom is open Wednesday through Sunday, with..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

What's on Tap?

"...difficult to forecast what the future holds for the Colorado River, but a recent report card on Austin released..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Debate Heats Up Over How to Wean Austin Off Fossil Fuels

Electric Utility Commission and Austin Energy at odds

"...29% of the entire city’s emissions. Because the Lower Colorado River Authority has blocked AE from being able to..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Reservoirs Should Curb Boil Water Notices in South Austin

Austin Water staffing improves but drought will get worse

"...on sprinklers, misters, and fountains. In March, the Lower Colorado River Authority, an agency with broad conservation powers, cut..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?

Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running

"...a serious roadblock in fall 2021 when the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), which co-owns Fayette Power Project, the..."

May 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Rosemary Renteria's Family Responds to Her Death and the Encampment Sweep That Continued Despite It

Out of sight, out of mind

"...in the woods behind Krieg, near the Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park disc golf course. On Sunday, Jackson led..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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