Then There's This: Water Talk Bubbles Forth

Exploring the unknown future of Austin's water supply

"...which there is increasing uncertainty at this juncture, it's water. Where will it come from? How much will we..."

May 16, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Council: Fire, Flood, and Men on Horseback

Contentious issues fill this week's slate

"...be "pulled for speakers," sometime after 4pm. Highways and Waterways..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Bell Rings for Kinky in Agriculture Race

Former Dem governor hopeful endorses man that helped him lose in '06

"...that put legalizing marijuana as a higher priority than water conservation. As the Houston Chronicle so adroitly explained, "His..."

May 7, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Adler Promises ‘New Way Forward’

Kicks off mayoral campaign at City Hall

"...He advocated “a massive effort” on water conservation, expanding open space and drought-protected green space, and..."

May 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Community Garden Issues: affordability, transportation, responsible growth, public safety, water, district representation (FB) Sharon Mays Laura Pressley Occupation: owner,..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Water Use Sinking, Rates Rising

Austin Water officials agree something's got to give

"...Austin Water customers may see up to a 16.6% rate increase..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Adrenaline and Magic

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour soars into the Paramount this weekend

"...mind and warm your heart. From canyoneering adventures of waterfall descents in "Down the Line" to the rush of..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

The ancient art of foraging for food is aged to perfection

"...methods that ensure biodiversity, a healthy ecosystem, and resource conservation."..."

April 4, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Point Austin: Small Victories

Whatever the prospects, the tasks remain the same

"...few more selected warnings: altered hydrological systems are "affecting water resources in terms of quantity and quality"; many species..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...bring together different agencies and city departments – including Watershed Pro­tec­tion, Capital Metro, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Recap: Foodways Texas Fourth Annual Symposium

Foodways Texas looks at agriculture through different lenses

"...Gulf Coast delights including briny appellation oysters and a mouthwatering sauce piquant plump with Texas shrimp. (Our table also..."

March 25, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

SXSWedu: Weingarten and Ravitch on Schools

Highlights from the education conference

"...students discussed how, as part of their lessons on conservation, they will carry a bucket of water nearly four..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kinky Friedman for Agricultural Commissioner

Catch him this morning at the polls

"...especially relevant to the Ag Commissioner position, for which water conservation remains a primary issue, because hemp uses considerably..."

March 4, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...› The Austin Water utility told the Statesman this week that it might..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature

Civics 101

"...2014 TEXAS LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE Sessions highlight water policy, endangered species, and conservation..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...pointed to specific achievements in recent years: progress in groundwater regulation, in defending Hamilton Pool from pollution threats, and..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Wine of the Week

Two Treats from Argentina

"...in the vineyards and utilizes a comprehensive recycling and water conservation program.” We appreciate their dedication to the earth,..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Post

Top 10 Environmental Stories

The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues

"...for the 600-acre site, with voter-approved bond money for water-quality-protection land acquisitions...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas Conservation Corps: Dove Springs Flood, 2013

November 27, 2013. 18 photos.

"...filled work orders for homes damaged by the flood waters. Door frames and other pieces of wreckage sit outside..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Photo Gallery

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...the first time. And the birth of the modern conservation movement is traceable to the publication of that photo...."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Water Ethics and Fatal Narcissism

"...happened that I was launching a series entitled "The Conservation Chronicles," and the news had just come out about..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Postmarks

Austin's Water Prospectors

New city rules have slowed the demand, but urban wells remain a hot commodity in wealthy neighborhoods

"...There's a price to pay for watering lawns and filling swimming pools, but hundreds of Austin..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: High and Dry

When it rains it pours, but the drought doesn't budge an inch

"...Add the upcoming statewide campaign races to the water-and-politics mix and you've got an even stranger brew. Earlier..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill

State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide

"...$2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund on large-scale water construction, repair, and conservation projects around the state. Proposition..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...reporting, the plan to establish a new $2 billion water infrastructure bank is cruising to an early and easy..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...Commission, and has sat on the boards of two conservation organizations, the Texas Water Foundation and the Natural Resources..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...it's Prop. 6 – the creation of a state Water Implementation Fund that will begin using $2 billion in..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...the state and a lack of coherent thinking about water planning. With Proposition 6 – a constitutional amendment and..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...the most substantive Proposition is No. 6, the state water fund...."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

Point Austin: When the Well Runs Dry

While our leaders fiddle a manufactured crisis, the land is burning

"...But there was the director of Austin Water last week at the City Council meeting, informing the..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Column by Michael King

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