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"...the news?" he said with a grin, "The Vice-President's gone mad!"..."

July 5, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...alongside Al Green (2006) and Stevie Wonder (2011) as one of the best headliners in ACL history."..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Liz Behan: One Woman at Dusk at ColdTowne

Laura de la Fuente’s solo show is a charged combination of clever writing, memorable characters, and spirited performance

"...Lately, my interest has been piqued by one-person shows, particularly those written and performed by a single..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Two Generations, One Art

Like twins who have grown up apart and are finally reunited, writer-performer Terry Galloway and the Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals are creative soulmates who have at last discovered their kinship through their collaboration on Galloway's dark comedy In the House of the Moles.

"...of the stage? And right under the skin, every one of them has the same profound affection for play...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Big Land, Big Stories,& One-Eyed Jacks

Western Roundup

"...stories, big heroes, and more than a couple of one-eyed jacks...."

April 18, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Campaigners, Firefighters Help Residents With Burst Pipes

Austin needs water, still

"...crisis mode. Though the weather has warmed and Austin Water has been able to resume service in most parts..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Could Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Council approves phase 1 of project that could store 60,000 acre-feet of water underground by 2040

"...On Aug. 27, City Council approved Austin Water's contract with an engineering firm to set into motion..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

This Week’s Rolling Boil

Living a handful of days without good water

"...in similar formation trying to fill up on bottled water. On Monday, Austin Water issued a boil-water notice due..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...in recent years, the inevitable stress they place on water systems such as creeks and aquifers seems to have..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Lee Leffingwell Makes a Splash

Council member named Conservationist of the Year

"...will get you the Texas chapter of the American Water Works Association's Conservationist of the Year title. Granted, retrofitting..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

"...little publicly available information doesn't bode well. Travis County commissioners who struck the deal with Tesla aren't sure exactly..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Doggett Gets Funding for Texas State University Climate Change Research

A publicly available tool will project climate impacts on state water resources

"...tune of $2.48 million, for the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University to study..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Green Is as Green Does

Robbins' latest 'Directory' follows the flows of water – and power

"...It's not surprising that water would be the dominant talking point of Paul Robbins'..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Before the Well Runs Dry

The city moves toward conservation, but is it moving fast enough?

"...be tapped to do public service announcements about saving water. In a current radio and TV ad – which..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

ACWP

Ex-director of water program says he's blowing whistle on pollution; city officials say they're on top of it

"...chambers Thursday as the council approved funding for the wastewater improvement program known as the Downtown Wastewater Tunnel project...."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Hays County environmentalists and other area residents applaud a recent LCRA decision to delay building a water pipeline to Dripping Springs until an Environmental Impact Statement can be completed.

"...happily surprised by a recent decision to put a water pipeline to Dripping Springs on hold, but they wonder..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

A Dam Shame

Trout fishing group and recreational users oppose Guadalupe Blanco River Authority's plan to sell water to growing communities.

"...beauty of conjuring handsome and fierce trout from crystal waters. In Central Texas, where there is but one fishery..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Council Watch

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

"...to move on the proposed Lower Colorado River Authority water pact, and guess what: the deal that some people..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

Water Gate: Is LCRA Offering City a Whale of a Deal?

"...Authority more than $1 billion to extend the city's water supply for 50 years. The LCRA has given the..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

TribFest Recap: Can Texas Plan Properly for Droughts and Floods to Come?

Are we "thinking as preciously about water as we can"?

"...ProPublica and moderator of the “Parched” panel on Texas’s water woes at the Texas Tribune Festival...."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...pool with your feet dangling in the ice cold water on a hot summer’s day...."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Hightower Report

The real stink in Flint, Michigan's water scandal

"...The tap water in Flint, Michigan, is not the only thing that..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Becoming Drought Tolerant

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

"...It Never Rained, author Elmer Kelton recalled, "Ranchers watched waterholes recede to brown puddles of mud that their livestock..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Drought? What Drought?

Just because we have a huge water supply doesn't mean we have to use it

"...Tuesday, Sept. 6, Austin moves to mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions, meaning nonessential water usage, like lawn-watering, will be..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Law(ns) of the Land

In a time of drought and water limits, some residents turn to drilling wells

"...also made him reflect on the long-term prospects of water in Texas, flowing at the intersection of 21st century..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...as fluoride – is commonly added to municipal tap water, in order to strengthen our teeth. When we eat..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside The Point

Mueller neighbors aren't against a new water tower, they just want a better-looking one.

"...Although drinks are banned from City Council chambers, Austin Water Utility director Chris Lippe trotted in last Thursday with..."

April 14, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...delivers a friendly, rambling talk on the progress of water district legislation at the Capitol, another water board official..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"...white Ford Explorer with the city of Austin emblem emblazoned on its side. Dressed in Wrangler jeans and a..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Council Watch

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

"...-- attacking the council's delay in approving the 50-year water pact with the Lower Colorado River Authority, which the..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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