Point Austin: It's Rainin' Down in Texas

Marking Texas time and history by rising floodwaters

"...keep up on Wed­nesday with the nearly 300 closed low-water crossings, while more rain threatened). It put me in..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Flood of Memories

Memorial Weekend flood waters hit home

"...their home was flooded with over six feet of water...."

May 25, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Memorial Weekend Flood Assistance

Resources for folks hit by the Memorial Weekend floods

"...ATX Floods for areas in flood emergency and flooded low-water crossings • Hays County Emergency Information Page for the..."

May 24, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Hays Water War Update

Pending reg bill sparks hope for Hays County water advocates

"...Aquifer in Hays County under the protection of a groundwater conservation district. Last Friday, advocates got some good news...."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

... Until Your Pool Runs Dry

Austin's swimming pools are leaking – and that may be the least of PARD's problems

"...a trivial amount: Hensley estimated the loss of potable water at 18 million gallons for the coming season –..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Hays County Water War Continues

Lawsuits and legislation address water regulation

"...LLC, from pumping more than 5 million gallons of water a day from a currently unregulated area of the..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Under Attack

"...Dear Editor, As the Hays County water wars ["Hays County Water War," News, April 3] continue,..."

April 22, 2015 Postmarks

Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...County are reaching the state Capitol, reverberating over a groundwater well project that opponents say could draw more water..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Public Notice: Test Your Water Knowledge

Everywhere you turn, the issue is water

"...Here are four water-related news items. But one of these items doesn't really..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...team of the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter (including conservation director Cyrus Reed, also a task force member), had..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Local environmental news wasn't all bad this year

"...5) WATER PLANTED With a bit of fanfare, the city officially..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Green Thoughts in a Green Shade

Adler and Martinez debate enviro records and policies

"...the Save Our Springs ordinance, utility and land planning, conservation programs, recycling, even (briefly) coyote management. Overall the exchanges..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

District 10: Taxes and Turnout

"...boards and commissions, including the Planning Commission and the Waterfront Overlay Task Force. Gallo has her own list of..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Public Notice: Endorsements (Ouch)

How could we be so stupid?

"...The Hill Country Alliance 2014 Rain­water Revival promises a festive day, filled with entertaining presentations,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...in some ways unintentionally green. "Girl, turn off that water!" she says, impersonating her mom. "Turn off that light!"..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...contrast, has been a senior executive and partner at Pricewater­houseCoop­ers, including time in its audit division, as well as..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Road to 10-1: Here Comes District 5

Local media-hosted City Council forums continue tonight at 7pm

"...Transportation, traffic congestion, affordability, water conservation, and public safety are among the issues important..."

Sept. 22, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 5 and 6

"...from the Austin Central Labor Council, Stonewall Demo­crats, Clean Water Action, Network of Asian American Organizations PAC, and the..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Deep Conservation Needed

"...very fundamental fact. Indeed, as has often been asserted, conservation is a critical factor, but we need to transcend..."

Sept. 2, 2014 Postmarks

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

Richard Attenborough: Tougher Than The Rest

Recalling a 2000 meeting with the late, great director

"...of the hotel suite, offering me a glass of water...."

Aug. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Welcome Back – to Budget Season

Council's vacation ends

"...There are also several water/conservation-related proposals sponsored independently by Council Members Kathie Tovo and..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Way Out West

"...talk about them from a different perspective." (Everyone talks water conservation, for example, but the thin soil around Balcones..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Saving Water From Ourselves

Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies

"...a draft report containing far-reaching recommendations for ensuring Austin's water future...."

July 4, 2014 News Column

Saving Water, One House at a Time

Environmental Texas begins Prop. 6 education campaign

"...campaign to build public support and increased involvement for water conservation. The campaign kick-off coincides with the opening of..."

June 20, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...on now with urban rail, housing, affordability, transportation, and water, what in your opinion is the most critical issue..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...SFC'S WATER CONSERVATION CLASS Learn water conservation techniques that you can..."

June 13, 2014 News Column

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...some pretty significant challenges: traffic congestion, education, resources, affordability, water. Austin is at a tipping point; we're at the..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...the big decisions. One was the decision to build Water Treatment Plant No. 4. Some people still approve, others..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

No, No, They're Not Just Slimy Lizards

Art.Science.Gallery. brings salamanders up-close & personal

"...the good folks of Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation...."

May 22, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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