Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...NOT A DROP TO DRINK The decades-long saga of Water Treatment Plant No. 4 dominated the year's enviro debates,..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?

It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close

"...of the British dinner table are being replaced by high-quality re-creations that appeal to the American palate while still..."

May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fruitcake

One light version, one dark

"...to 700, producing 30,000 fruitcakes a day. To ensure quality and supply, the company owns a 3,000-acre organic farm..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Controversial Sewage Case in State's Hands

TCEQ will decide proposal to dump treated effluent in creek

"...the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conser­vation District, the city of Dripping Springs, and the..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

City Budget: Minimal Slippage

Sparse cuts, few surprises in proposed fiscal document

"...face increasing costs for services and more demands for quality programs in the face of an increasingly inadequate revenue..."

July 23, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...lakes, or springs. With the goal of preserving the quality of Austin's waterways and drinking water, the city has..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Round Rock Growth Explosion

SH 130 likely to shift epicenter of growth in Round Rock from land around Dell to one-time farmland on northeast end of town

"...That growth will come with challenges. Word says that water service in the area is split between Round Rock..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Congress Spotlights Texas' Coal Waste

Feds hear testimony on Central Texas polluters

"...CCW in mine pits, a practice that has caused groundwater contamination elsewhere in the U.S. and is gaining popularity..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Farmers Insurance: Off the Hook Forever?

Internal memos suggest the insurer frequently mishandled claims -- and the state may not be able to investigate.

"...problems with both the timely and thorough handling of water damage and mold-related claims filed by homeowners. In each..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...aquifer that began to form 100 million years ago. Water is the basis of life. We need to think..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Column

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