LegeLand: Firefighters Hosed by the State

Perry's slash-and-burn handiwork is visible for miles

"...administration cuts funding to firefighters in a time of drought? It is a simple question, but as the bitter..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Get Some Weeds in Your Life Today

Weeds are finally popping up all over home decor, and in bookstores

"...planned or not. Especially those among us denizens of drought who respect a limited, and expensive, water supply. I've..."

Aug. 2, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

From zoning to parking to water, the new council's got its contentious hands full

"...a high risk of wildfires" – e.g., our current drought...."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Law(ns) of the Land

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

"...And in a summer of relentless, statewide drought, when Lake Travis looks like it's going bald from..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Bill of the Week

Proclamation for Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas

"...prayer to humbly seek an end to this devastating drought." Sure. Why not? After all, this came in the..."

April 29, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Climate Change Crosses County Lines

Study predicts how climate change will affect Texas' future water needs

"...Water Treatment Plant No. 4. "A future with more drought means summers with lower water sales as lawn-watering goes..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

Looking back at 2009, it was a year of drought, change, and some exciting new opportunities for day trippers

"...Looking back at 2009, it was a year of drought, change, and some exciting new opportunities for day-trippers...."

Jan. 1, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Beside the Point: Trust Us, We're the Water Utility

AWU's vows to deliver on WTP4 and conservation just don't wash

"...water-saving measures appropriate to a region growing ever more drought-prone. This is a story we like, and we had..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Column by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 4-11

"...TOWN HALL MEETING: GROUNDWATER/DROUGHT MANAGEMENT The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District wants input..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature

Headlines

"...• Travis Co. commissioners this week declared a drought disaster and signed a letter to Gov. Rick Perry..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Safeguard Lake Travis

"...Dear Editor, During the drought of 2006, Lower Colorado River Authority General Manager Joe..."

Feb. 24, 2009 Postmarks

Stop WTP 4; Protect Lake Travis

"...a day from the lake. We are currently in drought conditions with no forecast for significant rain in the..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Top 10 Environmental Stories

"...had continued to flow even in the Fifties' worst drought on record; the first time it petered out was..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Service has declared that Travis Co. is in a drought, on Dec. 9 county commissioners passed an ordinance banning..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Monsanto's Latest Biotech Miracle; and Spread the Wealth, Rebuild America

"...to reconfigure its makeup so it survives in a drought...."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...while others have simply shut down for the year. Droughts are nothing new in dryland Texas, but in recent..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Too Many Straws in the Well

Jacob's Well runs dry, leaving water experts wondering how to curb pumping limits

"...region, another worrisome sign of the deepening impact of droughts and groundwater pumping is the recent cessation of water..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Keeping Off the Grass

Don't be a Lance Armstrong! Quit your lawn habit with a little help from xeriscaping.

"...dominates so many Austin landscapes. With this summer's wicked drought leaving lawns in one of two conditions – marginally..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Well of Controversy: Water Hogs Threaten Farm

Water shortage in East Travis County growth corridor threatens Tecolote Farm

"...east of FM 973, has weathered all manner of drought and pestilence to provide local farmers' markets and customers..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

@Chronic

Susan Combs named Texas state chair for Rudy Giuliani campaign

"...dropping the ball during the last three years of drought. Cattle ranchers in particular accused her of a lack..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Combs Goes For Rudy

The comptroller become state chair for the Giuliani campaign.

"...dropping the ball during the last three years of drought. Cattle ranchers in particular accused her of a lack..."

Oct. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Critters Struggle Through Wet Weather

Austin, Hill Country's animals getting hammered by rains, other harsh conditions

"...First there was a record-setting drought that stretched through the winter. Then heavy summer storms..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Be Water Wise

You can play a role in holding off the need for a new water treatement plant

"...OUTDOORS Conserve water through minimal yard watering; landscape with drought-tolerant perennials, shrubs, and trees; and minimize use of water..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

The year of 2006 was a dry one for day-trippers

"...might be debated by scientists and politicians, but the drought that has hung over Texas continued for another sweltering..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Edwards Aquifer and the varied means used to combat drought, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is now accepting..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Are We Sucking the Trinity Dry?

Hays County residents call for creation of conservation district

"...the club's thirst will be greatest during times of drought. In those times, "basically all the water they're using..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...discusses "Globalizing Inequality." Sainath wrote Everybody Loves a Good Drought: Stories From India's Poorest Districts in 1996. Bass Lecture..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Aquifer district seeking consultants to devise endangered-species strategy

"...of existing rules and regulations related to conservation and drought management. The BSEACD board of directors recently passed new..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Yes, the Barton Springs drought study got rained out again last weekend -- plus,..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...The once-postponed Barton Springs drought study is back on again, set for this weekend...."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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