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Environmental activist Rusty Middleton raises concerns over a groundwater pumping plan

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

How healthy is Austin's Colorado River?

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

City looks for ways to regulate Colorado River

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

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

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

Pending permit would disrupt flows amid severe drought

LCRA vote on White Stallion coal plant permit pushed to August

LCRA says Highland Lakes inflows are almost dried up

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

The LCRA’s wholesale customers are asking tough questions about the agency’s expensive expansion

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

The incumbent mayor defends his record

Staff reports hardly flattering

The LCRA Connection

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

Community's mayoral race just a snippet of larger, incestuous tale involving some of Austin's most prominent players in regional planning, politics, and pork

Seton Healthcare Network hires former City Manager Jesus Garza -- and shifts the odds in its dispute with the city over Brackenridge Hospital.

Straight outta water

Pedernales River Nature Park is open to the public as a free day-use park, for now

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

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

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

Glamping on Lake Bastrop

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