Sierra Club Sues EPA Over Texas’ Shoddy Haze Plan

Another development in the Fayette coal plant saga

"...of years. But that kind of investment, both for LCRA and Austin Energy should be sort of a break..."

June 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips: North Shore and South Shore Parks, Bastrop

Glamping on Lake Bastrop

"...Shore Park is unique among the more than 40 LCRA parks along the Colorado River basin for the glamping..."

May 21, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...• ATX Floods Low-water crossing live status updates • LCRA's River Operations Report: great stats for nerds who keep..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...along, the report suggests that AE's contract with the LCRA – which does not allow sale or division of..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Swell!

Surf Texas: It's not a question, it's an invitation. Just ask Kenny Braun.

"...we have been for years. Clara Tuma from the LCRA puts 2014 into perspective: "The Onion Creek flood missed..."

May 16, 2014 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Headlines

"...and City Council. In a Sept. 3 Statesman editorial, LCRA general manager Becky Motal characterized the reaction as "near..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature

More Water for Rice Farmers?

"...water from lakes only 43% full! Everyone has warned LCRA against this action: Sen. Troy Fraser, Sen. Kirk Watson,..."

Nov. 14, 2012 Postmarks

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...quarry in Barton Springs recharge zone spurs legal fight. LCRA extends additional water service to developments in Western Travis..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: No Drought Here

So what if the lakes are half full – it rained, didn't it?

"...to replenish Lakes Travis and Buchanan. According to the LCRA, the lakes are less than half full at 48%...."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...Motal has been given another three years by the LCRA board of directors. Motal's first task was to tighten..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...what the city of Austin uses. So if the LCRA, and I don't want to be critical of them..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Oops!

"...a Lower Colorado River Authority employee as saying that LCRA is "in the process" of installing scrubbers on two..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Column

Say No to White Stallion Coal Plant

"...we have that amount of water to spare? The LCRA staff thinks we do, but they are basing their..."

July 21, 2011 Postmarks

Worst. Drought. Ever?

LCRA says Highland Lakes inflows are almost dried up

"...isn't the longest drought ever," reminds Clara Tuma, an LCRA spokesperson. "It's just the most intense since 2009."..."

July 21, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Climate Change Crosses County Lines

Study predicts how climate change will affect Texas' future water needs

"...will be due to climate change issues." Kowis said LCRA has incorporated similar climate-change projections in its water modeling:..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Regional Planning

Lack of county coordination inhibits regional planning

"...he said, the region will benefit if all of LCRA's regulatory partners agree on the same set of water-conservation..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...heard of him – negotiated an agreement with the LCRA that gives us water rights that may be superior..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...heard of him – negotiated an agreement with the LCRA that gives us water rights that may be superior..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...sharpened awareness of the region's looming water crisis. The LCRA says the long-term demand projections of current customers (including..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

South Shore Park on Lake Bastrop preserves a corner of the Lost Pines for all to enjoy

"...information on the park, call 512/498-1922 or go to www.lcra.org/parks...."

April 17, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Res Publica

Citizen affairs, March 12-19

"...the discussion on the future of this park. 6-9pm. LCRA Redbud Center, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. Free. Tuesday17..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature

Lake Travis in Trouble

"...revenue [“Dumping the Water Pump,” News, Feb. 20]. If LCRA allows the deep-water intakes to suck more and more..."

Feb. 25, 2009 Postmarks

Conservation Instead of a New Water Treatment Plant

"...water from the Lower Colorado River Authority? In the LCRA/City of Austin Settlement Agreement (June 2007), Austin does not..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Dumping the Water Pump

Should Austin's conservation success forestall WTP 4?

"...to pursue water conservation." The city has contracted with LCRA to buy its raw water through 2050. But from..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Reasons to Conserve: The Message

Saving water means saving energy and protecting the climate

"...conservation citywide can forestall hitting a usage "trigger" for LCRA additional payments, postponing an estimated 3-5% customer rate increase...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Happenings

"...need to wait – speak your mind online at www.lcra.org/watersupply...."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Holiday Rambles

Here's a list for exploring Austin's precious parkland

"...Contact: 512/303-5073, www.lcra.org/parks/developed_parks/mckinney_roughs.html Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...produced a long line of speakers at last week's LCRA meeting. Those speakers, led by Bee Cave Mayor Caroline..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

No Break for Boaters

Travis stays closed, Barton Springs opens.

"...River below Longhorn Dam shut as long as the LCRA keeps the floodgates on the Mansfield and Tom Miller..."

July 13, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Break Out the Paddles

The lakes are re-opening, but the process could be very slow.

"...and Tom Miller dams close. Bad news there: The LCRA says they may be keeping them open for several..."

July 6, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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