Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...in recent years, the inevitable stress they place on water systems such as creeks and aquifers seems to have..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...of rich black soil and an ample supply of groundwater just below the surface, the land was once part..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

TribFest Recap: Can Texas Plan Properly for Droughts and Floods to Come?

Are we "thinking as preciously about water as we can"?

"...ProPublica and moderator of the “Parched” panel on Texas’s water woes at the Texas Tribune Festival...."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Beside the Point

Jennifer Kim fights a lonely battle to get the new Green Water Treatment Plant built

"...complicated events transpiring the night before – approval of Water Treatment Plant 4 over Green Water Treatment Plant, or..."

June 30, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Frenzied Rush

Big Water Deal

"...on a plan that would have the city buying water from the Lower Colorado River Authority. With the hour..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...We've all heard the arguments against expanding water utility service to environmentally sensitive areas west and southwest..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Council Kix Pix to Click!

Music, water, and fusion in the air

"...at the Save Our Springs Alli­ance are saying about Water Treatment Plant No. 4, the city's decades-delayed plant slated..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...with tons packed into their final meeting of 2011: water fluoridation, the Urban Renewal Board, the Austin Resource Recovery..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Green Thumbs at WTP4

City, Austin Water relocate native plants

"...As construction on Water Treatment Plant No.4 is underway and land is being..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Katie Tomasino

Urban Roots' Emergency Harvest

Youth program donates crops to hunger relief

"...their living in agriculture deal with drought conditions and water conservation issues. This week's Memorial Day flooding delivered a..."

May 29, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Daily Hustle: 4/19/10

This post is for the birds

"...in Austin. Also, a familiar face joins the Austin Water Utility...."

April 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Ott Taps More Fort Worth Talent

Anthony Snipes named city chief of staff

"...is now the Assistant Director for the Fort Worth Water Department." The city's full press release is below the..."

May 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Shea to Run for Mayor

Former council member says city needs vision and leadership

"...ago helped lead a historic ballot initiative creating tighter water-quality regulations, will officially kick off her bid for mayor..."

Jan. 31, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Green Events: Aug. 16-23

Austin Energy saves you money, Whole Foods celebrates the greenest school year ever, and more.

"...U.S. Green Building Council teaches you how to conserve water. And that's not all. This week, greenness abounds...."

Aug. 15, 2007 Columns Post

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...common public access) to protect open space, fragile ecosystems, watersheds, and the rural character of Texas? Or should it..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...Judge Sam Biscoe. The topic was the city's proposed water plant, Water Treatment Plant No. 4, expected (at full..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Letter to City Council

Reasons why the city should forestall WTP 4

"...Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Utility..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Reading the Meter: The Robbins Report

Highlights from Robbins' report 'Read It and Leak'

"...Paul Robbins charges that misallocation of resources among Austin Water conservation programs has undermined cost-effectiveness and water savings, and..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Aquifer Board Seeks to Expand Its Regulatory Reach

Groundwater agency wants to tighten its grip in western Travis County

"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District may be riding to the rescue of western..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Then There's This: The Urge To Conserve

Council postpones action on drought contingency plan

"...no getting around it – Austin residents have embraced water conservation as a way of life, evidenced by the..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...looks like in two years time. – Richard Whittaker Water: More in the Kitty, Less in the Lakes..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The Law(ns) of the Land

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

"...also made him reflect on the long-term prospects of water in Texas, flowing at the intersection of 21st century..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...three sets of goals: 1) prosperity and jobs; 2) conservation and the environment; and 3) community health, equity, and..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Austin Energy side – cleaner energy generation, more energy conservation, more energy-efficient buildings. It documents a body of significant..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: Let's Move On

Looking beyond the WTP4 controversy

"...with this in mind that the Hustle turns to Water Treat­ment Plant No. 4, its latest action somewhat amazingly..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...pragmatic approach to environmental issues earned him the 2006 Conservationist of the Year award from the Texas chapter of..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Edwards Aquifer in Critical Stage Drought

Combination of reduced supply, lower than average rainfall in watersheds, and increased demand has caused both flow at Barton Springs and measured water levels to fall below critical indicators for first time in Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s 19-year history

"...You don't miss your water till the well runs dry. For the first time..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• Lee Leffingwell's bid to cut Austin's water usage 10% in 10 years has won him notice..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...report from the Office of the City Auditor regarding Water Treatment Plant No. 4's controversial site-selection in the Cortaña..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Musical Chairs

Re-shuffling the Deck at the City's Enviro Department

"...a pair of biologists from the Planning Environmental and Conservation Services Department (PECSD) will be shifted to the Parks..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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