LCRA and Utilities Fight Over Contracts

River authority could lose half of its electric revenues

"...This summer, the Lower Colorado River Authority has seen the costly departure of..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Then There's This: No Drought Here

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

"...view of the city's long-term water-supply contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority. "I think we've got to seriously..."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Clear as Smoke: LCRA May Face Lawsuit Over Fayette Emissions

Environmental groups threaten lawsuit over emissions at Fayette

"...hasn't seemed quite so dirty since AE and the Lower Colorado River Authority spent $400 million on new "scrubbers"..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

West Lake Waterworks

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

"...and wrest control of its wastewater system from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The city council authorized an offer..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

LCRA Close To Capping Utility Sales

River Authority moves to begin unloading water/wastewater utilities

"...Lower Colorado River Authority board Chair Tim Timmerman is in..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Austin Water: The High Cost of Saving

Proposed water conservation measures come with a price tag

"...from Meszaros regarding the city's water contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority – noting that Austin conservation savings..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fayette, Don't Spray It

Enviros target LCRA with potential lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations

"...groups announced last week their "intent to sue" the Lower Colorado River Authority over alleged violations of the Clean..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

"...water use, warned Tom Mason, general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority, at a Real Estate Council of..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines

The week's big news, here and elsewhere

"...in court. San Antonio Water System is suing the Lower Colorado River Authority for $1.23 billion for breach of..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

Happenings

"...Lions Municipal Golf Course and 500 student apartments. 9am-1pm. Lower Colorado River Authority's Redbud Center, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd.,..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Curious Development Afoot Over Aquifer

Proposed development in sensitive recharge zone prompts requests for contested case hearing with commission charged with reviewing developer's land application permit

"...soon with the developer's engineer and someone from the Lower Colorado River Authority...."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Preserving What's Left

A 2,400-acre spot south of Buda could be the latest conservation easement purchased to maintain the health of the Edwards Aquifer

"...said he intends to meet with officials from the Lower Colorado River Authority to discuss the management of Onion..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Electric Co-op's Board Under Fire

Hundreds of Pedernales Electric Cooperative's customers showed up at board's annual meeting to criticize election procedures and financial practices

"...address an anticipated wholesale electric rate increase from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Salaries, including $188,000 for board Chair..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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

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

"...storm water use isn't theirs for the taking. The Lower Colorado River Authority says the irrigation system, if allowed..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...(Thompson is black; Chisum is white.)Headlines • In a whistle-blower lawsuit deposition, an APD detective said he believes that..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Residents and environmentalists want Western Travis development slowed

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors voted unanimously last..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...• Frustrated with the Lower Colorado River Authority's role in furthering development in the..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...virtually nonexistent. Aiding and abetting these endeavors is the Lower Colorado River Authority, an agency that's never rejected an..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

LCRA Gets Its Pipe On

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

"...Surprise, surprise. The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors on Tuesday gave..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Water Flows Downhill

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

"...Hays counties, where few environmental regulations currently exist. The Lower Colorado River Authority says the growth can't be stopped,..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

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

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority kicked off the first of two..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

County OKs Rocky Creek

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

"...a firm guarantee of surface water service from the Lower Colorado River Authority, whose board has not yet voted..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lick Creek: The Crisis Continues

Stop-work orders keep piling up on West Cypress Hills

"...was already under another stop-work order, issued by the Lower Colorado River Authority, to halt all construction at the..."

July 9, 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.

"...Lower Colorado River Authority: A quasi-governmental water and power supply..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

"...1,300 new homes and a 7-mile pipeline that the Lower Colorado River Authority would build along Hamilton Pool Road..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

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

"...spent the last year negotiating with environmentalists and the Lower Colorado River Authority over a proposed new water pipeline...."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Same old story: developers vs. environmentalists

"...see map at www.lcra.org), before the board of the Lower Colorado River Authority. Even the location of the hearing..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Citizen Mary

A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin

"...a committee that's studying the environmental implications of the Lower Colorado River Authority's efforts to pipe water into sensitive..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Jesus Garza goes out on top, but not necessarily to universal acclaim.

"...City Hall office for a window seat at the Lower Colorado River Authority, fast becoming the Valhalla for ex-Austin..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...have added the $100 million water-rights deal with the Lower Colorado River Authority, or the long face-off over the..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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