Who's the Hog in This Circle C Water Fight?

Fight between golf course and LCRA shows it's not easy being green

"...in water management heaven – that is, until the LCRA got involved...."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...Aquifer. They require developers to meet either TCEQ or LCRA rules during construction, to reserve buffers (strips of undeveloped..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Protest LCRA's New Pipeline..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

Naked City

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

"...fast track toward a May 19 vote by the LCRA board. A final public hearing will be held tonight..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Same old story: developers vs. environmentalists

"...29400 RR 12 N. (for directions, see map at www.lcra.org), before the board of the Lower Colorado River Authority...."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Canyonlands Conservation Plan proposal to regional governments (city, county, LCRA, Texas Parks & Wildlife). BCCP would create a 29,000-acre..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Day Trips

Oak Thicket Park on Lake Fayette received a complete makeover when no one was looking.

"...past couple of years the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has been quietly upgrading the park to a showcase...."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...partners are proposing. Currently, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has an Ericsson-built 900 MHz trunked system that serves..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Longtime director Mark Rose leaves the LCRAfor a lucrative gig as president and CEO of Public Strategies Inc., a political consulting firm.

"...sell some of the expertise he gained at the LCRA to corporate clients. That expertise includes knowledge of the..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife rethinks its pact with the Lower Colorado River Authority; prospective candidates are lining up to run for two open on district court, and Brigid Shea leaves the SOS Alliance.

"...& Wildlife decided to rethink its pact with the LCRA on the construction of a $16 million water pipeline..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the Lower Colorado River Authority. At issue is the LCRA's proposed $4 million acquisition of the water/wastewater system of..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature

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

Straight outta water

"...reference, has only used 35% of its permit from LCRA through August; last year in full, we only used..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...1.4 million "Texans, businesses, industries, and the environment" as LCRA puts it – is now at 49% capacity, and..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Adventures abound all the way up to Albuquerque

"...Highland Lakes this summer. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has issued a warning about toxic blue-green algae or..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...group activities have been canceled. On March 23 all LCRA-managed parks will be closed until further notice. All reservations..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Black Rock Park

Small cabins on Lake Buchanan provide the basic comforts of home

"...A new addition to the peninsula jutting from the LCRA park's shoreline are 18 one-room cabins with easy access..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Test Your Water Knowledge

Everywhere you turn, the issue is water

"...2) The LCRA announced Wednesday that "the drought gripping the Highland Lakes..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...a series of dams and are managed by the LCRA, which contracts 424,602 acre-feet of water from the lakes..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

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

"...challenges because of the city's ownership arrangement with the LCRA – the two entities share equal ownership of two..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...via email. 6-8pm. Spicewood Elementary, 1005 Spur 191. Free. hlwo@lcra.org, www.lcra.org...."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Column

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...that time. Right now, the city expects to cross LCRA's threshold around 2025 – but success of the 140..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 2-8

"...LCRA PUBLIC MEETING Help avoid a tragedy of the commons..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...major rice farmers while small local farms struggle. But LCRA spokeswoman Emlea Chanslor responds, "There's not a special rate..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Beside the Point

Council on deck to approve slip-n-slide water deal with LCRA

"...quarters that it simply spends too much; also, with LCRA head Joe Beal's recent retirement, there are persistent yet..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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"...May 13)." The negotiated amendment to Rollingwood's contract with LCRA that was signed by the city and LCRA in..."

May 12, 2006 Column

King's Exposé Sloppy and Misleading

"...May 13).” The negotiated amendment to Rollingwood's contract with LCRA that was signed by the city and LCRA in..."

May 9, 2006 Postmarks

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

"...Authority wants to extend its water utility reach. The LCRA board is scheduled to consider the first phase of..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Water Flows Downhill

Regional water plan nears completion while LCRA looks to move water westward

"...can't be stopped, but can be better managed. The LCRA is attempting to secure a state permit to become..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lick Creek Goes to Court

The latest on the battle to keep the stream clean

"...pond will prevent further soil erosion, and that an LCRA-recommended bypass pipe will keep creek water from flowing into..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...Please resubmit your letter if sent during this time.Is LCRA Ignoring Planning?..."

May 21, 2004 Column

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