LCRA Express Spawns Hamilton Pool Traffic Jam

Despite plenty of reasons to go slow, the agency – and its developer friends – are in a big hurry

"...that the Lower Colorado River Authority would build along Hamilton Pool Road (FM 3238), a two-lane roadway that winds..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...response to the planned 1,400-acre Mirasol Springs development along Hamilton Pool Road and the Pedernales River that encompasses the..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Same old story: developers vs. environmentalists

"...Opponents on both sides of Hamilton Pool – those who fear sprawl will kill off..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

A proposed LCRA water line – and 1,300 new homes – alarm the neighbors

"...water services to their neck of the woods on Hamilton Pool Road, a little two-lane country road...."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...is submerge ourselves in liquid, inside and out. Neighborhood pools and Barton Springs guarantee a nice quench for thirsty..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

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

"...went bankrupt in 1931, midway through construction of the Hamilton Dam in Burnet Co. A young Texas state senator..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

8 of Austin's Best Natural Springs and Swimming Holes

In and around town, keep cool all summer long

"...prepared by getting reacquainted with these springs and natural pools. Ignore them at your own risk...."

May 17, 2019 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...after 6pm. Natural Springs + Swimming Holes Barton Springs Pool..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...this controversy," said Linda Lowenthal, who lives in the Hamilton Pool Road area, where a coalition of residents had..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...Bee Cave Elementary, 14300 Hamilton Pool, 7am-7pm..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

LCRA's $10,000 'Stepchildren'

Eager to open the tap for new development, the LCRA wants a premium from the folks who already live out West

"...each tap it would provide to older homes along Hamilton Pool Road, where it wants to build a pipeline..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...request to construct a new water line to the Hamilton Pool Road area in western Travis Co. has pitted..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Peacock Politics in Western Travis County

Handful of holdout ranchers expected to sell their family spreads in name of what some see as suburban sprawl

"...Development can no longer be denied out along Hamilton Pool Road, where a handful of the remaining ranchers..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Water Gushes Forth From LCRA

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

"...board of directors approved a controversial water pipeline for Hamilton Pool Road...."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioners Court: A Flood of Planning

Travis County takes up the Onion Creek flood plan, and other regional matters

"...which was formed to address the development issues along Hamilton Pool Road. (For more on the Hamilton Pool Road..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

County OKs Rocky Creek

New Hill Country Coalition fails (for now) to stop Hamilton Pool project

"...approved a preliminary plan for a 486-home development along Hamilton Pool Road. Longtime landowner Rebecca Hudson has proposed a..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis Co. Manifest Destiny

Some of the central organizational players in the land and water wars of western Travis Co.

"...The Hamilton Pool Road Alliance: Rebecca Hudson leads this trio of..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fun in the Sun: Outdoor Activities in Austin

Where to hike, bike, and wade into cool water

"...easily pair it with a swim in Barton Springs Pool (2201 Barton Springs Rd.). Both are natural waterways full..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Features Feature by Ashley Moreno

Salamander Setback

Endangered Listing Could Sink Barton Springs Pool

"...clients contend that 23 salamanders were killed when the pool was cleaned in the roped-off area at left. photograph..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...arts program featuring pottery and ceramics, and even a pool to provide respite for those who get a bit..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...My father, William M. Peacock, bought 3,000 acres on Hamilton Pool Road in 1949. We moved to Austin in..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

The latest on Texas festivals, swimming holes, and terrifying worms

"...Pool opened. The on again and off again opening of..."

July 2, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Five Austin Filmmakers at the Lake Travis Film Festival

Get out of the city and enjoy a big weekend of movies

"...Sept. 18, 2:15pm. Fitzhugh at Star Hill Ranch, 15000 Hamilton Pool Rd., Bee Cave. The Good Hearts Club..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bee Cave Wines, Bee Cave Dines, Bee Cave Now Shows All the Signs of … Becoming a Worthy Destination Unto Itself?

The Sonesta's great for exploring this nearby escape-from-the-city

"...Rowan: Yes, Desert Door Texas Sotol. And Hamilton Pool Farms...."

Dec. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cease-Fire Ends in Southwest Road Wars

Environmentalists charge that Daugherty has been working backroom deals for southwest roads

"...well with people like Gene Lowenthal, president of the Hamilton Pool Road Scenic Corridor Coalition. Lowenthal, an active participant..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

LCRA Gets Its Pipe On

A near-unanimous vote to bring surface water to Hamilton Pool Road

"...service new suburban developments poised to crop up along Hamilton Pool Road in the endangered Hill Country west of..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

We Had a Little Plan ...

The decision of the Hamilton Pool Road waterline waits – or doesn't – on the outcome of three regional planning efforts

"...a proposed water plan – building a pipeline along Hamilton Pool Road – at a special meeting at 2pm..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Planning for the Future With LCRA

"...My father, William M. Peacock, bought 3,000 acres on Hamilton Pool Road in 1949. We moved to Austin in..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

The river authority prepares to move forward with water-pipeline plans

"...$5 million pipeline to serve proposed residential developments along Hamilton Pool Road. In its current state, the narrow roadway..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Live Shots

The King's Singers

"...HAMILTON POOL Cactus Cafe, April 27..."

May 5, 1995 Music Review by Jeff Parker Knight

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