Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...realized it has already used 102% of its allotted water from the Edwards Aquifer for the year, they struck..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

New Reservoirs Should Curb Boil Water Notices in South Austin

Austin Water staffing improves but drought will get worse

"...In light of the rising number of boil water notices in recent years, Austin Water updated City Council..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

How to Keep Water in Central Texas

Long-range planning tries to cover multiple bases, but some say environment is left out

"...to Central Texas, and with them more lawns to water, SUVs to scrub, and toilets to flush. As the..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...The demands on our region’s water will only continue to grow as our population increases,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Developing Stories: Walking on Water

A roundup of Lady Bird Lake planning efforts that are all wet

"...It's been a banner year for urban design and planning projects in Austin. With so much going on, it's..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...meeting related to affordable housing, ground transportation chauffeurs, excessive water bills, and zoning to allow for a Boys and..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Planning: Goodbye Riley, Hello Weiss

Planning Commission loses attorney, gains architect

"...The city Planning Commission saw the departure of member Chris Riley this..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Leffingwell Has Failed To Lead on Water

"...campaign leads with the incumbent’s claims that he supported water conservation and the “expansion” of the Save Our Springs..."

April 17, 2012 Postmarks

Water Management: Swimming in Policy

Governor-appointed committee outlines water policy issues it intends to prioritize

"...Water policy is so complicated and broad in Texas that..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...Texas temperatures? Austin has an abundance of enjoyable outdoor water activities to choose from. From floating obstacle courses to..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Public Notice: Making Plans for Planning

Planning and Development Review Department is under the microscope

"...yet already controversial consultant's report on the city's beleaguered Planning and Development Review Department, which the department appears to..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Austin Water Wars

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for featuring our city’s water challenges last week [“Becoming Drought Tolerant,” News, Aug. 29]...."

Sept. 2, 2014 Postmarks

Urban Planning Buzz

"...as well. The two SAPs were presented to the Planning Commission March 11. Citizens are encouraged to attend the..."

March 12, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Employee fired for emails about Shea campaign

"...was being terminated from her job with the Texas Water Development Board after six years of employment, allegedly for..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Saving Water From Ourselves

Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies

"...a draft report containing far-reaching recommendations for ensuring Austin's water future...."

July 4, 2014 News Column

First-Ever State Flood Planning Project Underway

Plan offers strategies to mitigate risk including structural improvements and buyouts

"...In 2019, the legislature directed the Texas Water Devel­op­ment Board to create 15 flood planning regions based..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Water Gushes Forth From LCRA

The utility wastes no time inking deals to moisten Hill Country sprawl

"...River Authority officials moved quickly last week to ink water-service contracts with a handful of developers – less than..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...As our 2010 comprehensive planning effort bumps and grinds, it lends perspective to realize..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

UT Research Reinforces Anti-Racism at Austin Water

Making equity flow

"...one Austin city department, they're taking concrete steps. Austin Water is using research from a UT-Austin School of Archi­tec­ture..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Regional Planning

Lack of county coordination inhibits regional planning

"...the funding mechanism for roads or transit or a water treatment plant, she continued, "It all comes from us..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...It still remains the most progressive, and sometimes punitive, water quality policy in the state, and in the intervening..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Water Flows Downhill

Regional water plan nears completion while LCRA looks to move water westward

"...recommendations for protecting the salt of the earth – groundwater, in this case – is now available for public..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Water We Doing

"...learn that $2.48 million for the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University will be..."

March 31, 2023 Postmarks

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...to the city's legislative agenda (27); and establishing a Water Resource Planning Task Force (33). There also a dozen..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Water Seeks Its Level

A timeline for WTP4

"...apparently sudden and controversial emergence last year, in fact, Water Treatment Plant No. 4 has a long, contentious history,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

Dumping the Water Pump

Should Austin's conservation success forestall WTP 4?

"...Somehow Austin just can't stop fighting over Water Treatment Plant No. 4...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice: Planning Is Doing

Eastside wins, Council struggles

"...the talk this week about property tax exemptions, the planning agendas are where the action is...."

June 12, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

"...not the same as wants" when it comes to water use, warned Tom Mason, general manager of the Lower..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Planning: Goodbye Riley, Hello Weiss

Planning Commission loses attorney, gains architect

"...The city Planning Commission saw the departure of member Chris Riley last..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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