Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect Highland Lake Water

LCRA vote on White Stallion coal plant permit pushed to August

"...the company behind the project is asking the Lower Colorado River Authority for an enormous water usage permit during..."

June 15, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Big River

How healthy is Austin's Colorado River?

"...to get worked up over the future of the Colorado River, a lifeline for Austin managed primarily by the..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

West Lake Comes Out Swinging Against LCRA

West Lake Hills wants to regain control over its wastewater line

"...At first blush, the fight between the Lower Colorado River Authority and the city of West Lake Hills..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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

West Lake Waterworks

City to offer $16 million for control of its wastewater system

"...At its March 28 meeting, the West Lake Hills City Council authorized Mayor Dave Claunch to try..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Stop Draining Lake Travis Dry

"...Dear Editor, As a former member of the Lower Colorado River Authority Lake Travis Advisory Panel and a Lake..."

Feb. 24, 2009 Postmarks

Stop WTP 4; Protect Lake Travis

"...is the impact that WTP 4 will have on Lake Travis and the greater Central Texas community. The city..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Safeguard Lake Travis

"...Dear Editor, During the drought of 2006, Lower Colorado River Authority General Manager Joe Beal said: "That lake..."

Feb. 24, 2009 Postmarks

Lake Ban: They're Not Kidding

Latest on the lake boating ban

"...of Austin has been saying "Don't go in Town Lake," and the Lower Colorado River Authority is saying "That..."

July 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lake Latest: Floodgate Closed

Now the floodgates are closed, will the city re-open the lakes for the weekend?

"...After 23 days of flooding, the Lower Colorado River Authority has finally closed the last floodgate on..."

July 19, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lake Travis in Trouble

"...Louis, I have lived on Lake Travis since 1999, when my husband and I moved..."

Feb. 25, 2009 Postmarks

Rising Tides on Town Lake

Soggy times ahead as LCRA opens the floodgates.

"...Who needs Schlitterbahn? Lake Austin will be getting its own minirapids for a..."

June 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lake Austin Boating Ban Still in Effect

Boaters warned to stay off portions of lake all week.

"...Austin: Boating ban in effect again for portion of Lake Austin Due to Lower Colorado River Authority flood gate..."

June 26, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Floating Tubes Hit NIMBY Rapids

City looks for ways to regulate Colorado River

"...the scene on the eastern leg of the city's Colorado River was mellow this past Sunday. The river looked..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

More Dam Facts

Even if the rain stops soon, river levels could stay high for weeks.

"...soil meaning water levels continue to rise, the Lower Colorado River Authority is saying local river and lake levels..."

June 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Council Watch

The Gotham Cometh: Town Lake Condo Clears First Hurdle; Council Moves On to Water

"...Kent in his more powerful incarnation. Statesman reporter Dylan Rivera took the brunt of complaints from Council Members Daryl..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic weed, is starting to choke Lake Austin.

"...with Godzilla. And though Austin city officials, the Lower Colorado River Authority, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept...."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

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

Council Watch

Local activists keep raising questions about the proposed water deal between the city and the Lower Colorado River Authority.

"...is getting ready to move on the proposed Lower Colorado River Authority water pact, and guess what: the deal..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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

Sorry, No Boating for You This Weekend

City bans boating on portions of Town Lake and Lake Austin through Monday

"...At least not on Lake Austin and Town Lake. Relating to our previous post..."

June 22, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

UT's Brackenridge Tract: Speculating on Speculation

What will become of these coveted 345 acres where Lake Austin Boulevard meets Enfield Road?

"...developed. Situated on a picturesque stretch of land along Lake Austin Boulevard, the property would be a hot commodity..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Scorched Earth

The driest season in more than a century hits Lake Travis

"...Texas is known for, but this is just ridiculous. Lake Travis is drying up at a rate of one..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Mark Wilson

day trips

"...Texas. Sixty years old this year, the dam created Lake Buchanan, the largest and northernmost of the chain of..."

May 23, 1997 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

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...managed lane on MoPac – from 183 to the river now, but the plan is to extend that on..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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

Westward Ho!

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

"...of green acres from Bee Cave to the Pedernales River are primed to become the next generation of concrete-and-asphalt..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

The summer drought is making historical Indian sites throughout Texas more accesible to archaeologists ... and to looters.

"...summer's drought is making previously hidden sites accessible as lake levels drop to historic levels...."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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