Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...of ruins. The structure was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using the foundation and guesswork to follow the..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...urging the U.S. State Department to enforce a 1944 water treaty, The Texas Tribune reports. Under the treaty, Mexico..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...orgs all day: Austin Youth River Watch gives a water conservation and quality testing demo at 11am; Central Texas..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Astounding Lack of Ambition

"...Editor, Just read Lina Fisher's piece on the Austin Water Forward plan update ["Council Updates Austin’s 100-Year Water Forward..."

Dec. 5, 2024 Postmarks

Council Updates Austin’s 100-Year Water Forward Plan

Amid increasing drought, conservation goals require customers’ help

"...first update in four years to the city’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward. Though with some 2024 conservation..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lighten Up at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Luminations

Santa Claus won’t be there, but nature will

"...rooted in the center’s mission of inspiring native plant conservation. Since its founding in the early Eighties as a..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

Opinion: Celebrating Our New American Values

After the election, a Swiftian reevaluation of what is good and what is bad

"...I have learned that clean air and water are overrated. In his first administration, the president-elect revoked..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by Lawrence Baines

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Water Woes to be Addressed: City Council will update Austin’s..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...it may never again. So the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage III critical drought last week...."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature

Enchanted Rock Gets Bigger

Texas Parks and Wildlife acquires over 600 new acres

"...5 in 2019, in conjunction with federal Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars. The acquisition will add the equivalent..."

Sept. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...The demands on our region’s water will only continue to grow as our population increases,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...lives of our resident birds. Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of virtual and in-person events..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Stay Thirsty My Friends

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing the article on water conservation by Romir Jain ["With Lake Travis Still Under..."

Aug. 28, 2024 Postmarks

Long Live Water!

"...Dear Editor, Kudos to the water-saving advocates of recent weeks! Not only that water used..."

Aug. 26, 2024 Postmarks

Opinion: With Lake Travis Still Under 50% Capacity, It Is Time to Rethink Our Lawns

Switching to sustainable landscaping practices can have a big impact

"...Traditional lush lawns are a water-sucking menace. In a time when drought continues to terrorize..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by Romir Jain

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Water Problems Ain’t Over Yet: Okay, this has been a..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...open to the public after infrastructure upgrades to the water lines, electrical system, paved areas, and restrooms. Each of..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer – Again

City and county brace for drought, wildfire season

"...January to April, according to the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. Still, in a May press release, the district..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Water Adjusts Conservation Plan: Austin Water is sending its conservation..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...to discuss Palm Park’s redesign and revitalization. On Thursday, Waterloo Greenway will present an updated vision for the park,..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...at SAGE since 2018, and revolves around themes of water, storms, and food.   – Lina Fisher Total Eclipse..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fayette Fail

"...found this article compelling for its discussion of Fayette’s water usage and LCRA’s calls for consumer-led conservation amid increasingly..."

March 28, 2024 Postmarks

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...West Texas, and abandoned “zombie” wells are poisoning Texans’ groundwater. Could a veteran driller and oil well firefighter with..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to be improving. In December, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders

Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling

"...not turning around anytime soon. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks

Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk

"...When Ron Van Sickle founded his rainwater harvesting tank company Cqure Water more than a decade..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

SpaceX May Get Chunk of Boca Chica State Park From Texas Parks and Wildlife

Swapping 43 acres of public beach for 477 of wildlife refuge

"...1946 as a protected habitat for endangered species, wintering waterfowl, and other migratory birds. Expanding the 110,000-acre refuge by..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand

All-time highs and lows

"...the grid held up extremely well. Despite calls for conservation on Monday and Tuesday mornings and a new winter..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT reported this week that Aqua Texas, the private water company that was fined by the Hays Trinity Groundwater..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

Aquifer District Declares a Stage 4 Drought for the First Time Ever

Buda, Kyle must reduce water usage

"...Last week, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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