Headlines

"...of gallons of water drawn from the depleted Highland Lakes and sent to rice farmers in the Valley...."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature

More Water for Rice Farmers?

"...sell rice farmers another 121,500 acre-feet of water from lakes only 43% full! Everyone has warned LCRA against this..."

Nov. 14, 2012 Postmarks

Mike & Charlie's Memories

Recent deaths of old friends has former mid-town mainstay on my mind

"...Jay Littlepage left Austin for the Highland Lakes area and became the general manager of the Antlers..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

From Nothing to Bounty

Playwright Lisa D'Amour muses on the distance between Austin and 'Detroit'

"...jog around the lake, because it's the city of lakes. But I always wanted to go by the river..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Dana Falconberry

"...imagery – Petoskey stones, birch bark, red foxes, inland lakes, and maple leaves – sets the scene of my..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Eco and TribFest: Festivals for the Rest of Y'all

Sate your inner policy wonk at these two fall favorites

"...a Splash!: A Kid's Guide to Protecting Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands. For hardcore environmental number-crunchers, Earth System..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

The long journey of explorer Sieur de La Salle

"...had already explored a large portion of the Great Lakes Region and the Missis­sip­pi River, and named Louisiana for..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Back to Stage 2 Drought

Water restrictions take effect Sept. 4

"...utility expects the city's combined water storage levels of Lakes Travis and Buchanan to fall below the trigger of..."

Aug. 30, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

With Water Plan Approved, Council Turns to Wells

Council may require city registration of wells

"...established drought-management "triggers" based on water supply levels in Lakes Travis and Buchanan. Environmental activists had advocated – unsuccessfully,..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: The Urge To Conserve

Council postpones action on drought contingency plan

"...months* before – that the combined water levels in Lakes Travis and Buchanan should be holding steady at at..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Drink.Well American Pub

North Loop neighborhood bar touts creative cocktails and an unusual wine list

"...the 2009 Salmon Run Pinot Noir from the Finger Lakes appellation in New York, or the Barboursville Vine­yards Pinot..."

July 27, 2012 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Dining Del Lago 2012

Still waiting for rain

"...that stretched from May until September. Because the Highland Lakes area has been blessed with some rain over the..."

June 29, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Elements of Summer Fun

Earth, Air, Fire, and Water strike a balance

"...whack. The breeze is calm, water levels on the lakes are coming back, the sun has come out to..."

May 25, 2012 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Aztex Announce Five More Signings

A week from opening day, the Austin Aztex add to their roster

"...four assists, and was second-team all-Big East, and all-Great Lakes Region. The Plano native has also played with the..."

April 30, 2012 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Can the Earth Be Saved?

Walter Cronkite and the creation of Earth Day

"...had been an advocate of the conservation of rivers, lakes, bays, and seas. The Atlantic Ocean whales – humpbacks,..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Douglas Brinkley

Top 10 State Stories

Budget cuts and wildfires left us a bit parched

"...temperatures. It was the half-billion dead trees, the shrinking lakes, the 3.5 million acres lost to wildfires, and the..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Turn Words Into Actions

"...state's freshwater sources including aquifer recharge zones and near lakes and rivers, and considering that as much as 1.7..."

Sept. 22, 2011 Postmarks

Pet Rescue Work Turns 'Surreal'

Bastrop residents hope to reunite with their pets

"...see planes dipping down to pick up water from lakes and then dropping that water onto the flames. And..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Ask God Herself

"...in Texas, along with the drought; falling levels of lakes, streams, and aquifers; wildfires; billions of dollars in crop..."

Aug. 30, 2011 Postmarks

Worst. Drought. Ever?

LCRA says Highland Lakes inflows are almost dried up

"...press conference this morning that inflows into the Highland Lakes have dropped to 1% of their average flows...."

July 21, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Dining Del Lago 2011

Make it a date on the lake

"...good new restaurants almost every year. For our annual lakeside dining roundup, Chronicle reviewers Wes Marshall, Kate Thornberry, Rachel..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature

Day Trips

Capt. Day Trips takes the controls of a four-seater plane

"...the barbecue and the pretty flight over the Highland Lakes," Graham says...."

April 29, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Water: The High Cost of Saving

Proposed water conservation measures come with a price tag

"...Austin conservation savings don't just sit in the Highland Lakes but are available to farms and agricultural users, thereby..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 2-8

"...avoid a tragedy of the commons in the Highland Lakes; discuss efforts encouraging area residents to apply for domestic-use..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Simmering Water War; and Vote and Run

"...the Colorado River, draining it and the region's Highland Lakes of the essential and scarce H2O that supplies millions..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 7-14

"...a proposal to extract billions of gallons of Highland Lakes water for the White Stallion coal plant. 5-9pm. Iguana..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

TexArts

Co-founder Todd Dellinger takes a new job, so two new directors take over for him

"...visual and performing arts center to serve the Capital Lakes region. This is more a reflection of just how..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Theatre in the Round (Rock)

Penfold Theatre makes its entrance up north – where it's always wanted to be

"...vision of bringing professional theatre to the region of lakes west of the city. Or Penfold Theatre Company, which..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

How quickly can you make an online reservation for Uchiko?

"...start with plenty of water in area rivers and lakes, festive holiday celebrations, and eagerly anticipated restaurant openings. Tyson..."

July 2, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...problems solved. It remains a wonderfully relaxing spot for lakeside refreshment. – K.T. Buster's BBQ 2125 Lohmans Crossing Rd.,..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

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