Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...officials painted a more optimistic picture, saying the boil water order could be lifted this weekend. Read story...."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...know him would surely guess – working on his water report: a critical analysis, characteristically unsparing in detail, of..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Water

Don't come to this movie expecting a doom-and-gloom forecast about ecological catastrophe. It's instead an encounter with "voodoo chemistry" that aims to show why we all should start imbibing "structurized water."

"...just encountered "voodoo chemistry" in this 2006 Russian film Water, and the result looks an awful lot like a..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...County are reaching the state Capitol, reverberating over a groundwater well project that opponents say could draw more water..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Flow: For Love of Water

Documentary about the degradation of the world’s water supply through environmental indifference, chemical irresponsibility, mass privatization, and corporate chicanery.

"...Salina. When you grab a bottle of Poland Spring water and look at the label, with its idyllic blue..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Water Boil Order Could End This Weekend

City issues official notice on water quality

"...While the water boil notice has so far been a precautionary measure,..."

Oct. 24, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Hays Water War Update

Pending reg bill sparks hope for Hays County water advocates

"...Aquifer in Hays County under the protection of a groundwater conservation district. Last Friday, advocates got some good news...."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

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

Ellen Bartel and Global Water Dances

Joining a global cause, choreographers invite Austin to the water's edge

"...Ellen Bartel is worried about privatization of clean water. Given the utterly intimate worries that have surfaced in..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Water Pipe

Water Line = Growth?

"...Bunch says, is LCRA's plan to build a 14-mile water line to Dripping Springs from an LCRA water station..."

June 25, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Revised Water Use Procedures for Food Businesses

Austin Public Health released new boil-water info, effective today

"...In light of the most recent boil-water notice developments, Austin Public Health just released new procedures..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Water Woes

Despite abnormal water usage readings, Austin Energy says billing system accuracy is "extremely good"

"...story of Catt Bowen, who said her August Austin Water bill came back six times higher than the bill..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lady in the Water

The performances are bang-on, and there are moments of great beauty throughout, but Lady in the Water ultimately capsizes under the weight of its own goofy story.

"...ambitious film to date, and while Lady in the Water manages to be both perplexing and glaringly obvious, it's..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Shape of Water

An unconventional love story from one of the best fabulists

"...in the background of everyday life, The Shape of Water is a heartfelt and moving mash note to outsiders,..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trouble the Water

This film about the human toll of Hurricane Katrina is one of the best and most inspirational things to come out of the disaster.

"...Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Documentary winner, Trouble the Water. So shocking and disturbing were the images of death,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Water

This film which examines the second-class status of women in traditional Hindu society is beautiful yet sad, a tale drenched in centuries of stagnant, holy water.

"...Seema Biswas, John Abraham, Sarala, Manorama and Vidula Javalgekar. Water, which examines the second-class status of women in traditional..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Magic in the Water

"...the cold, misty Highland air, I scanned the flinty waters, searching for a sign of the murky monster. It..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

City Lifts Boil Water Notice

Here's what you need to know before using your tap water

"...You can stop boiling water, Austin! The city officially lifted the week-long boil water..."

Oct. 28, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

How Accurate Is Your Water Bill?

Residents complain they're being overcharged; city disagrees

"...story of Catt Bowen, who said her August Austin Water bill came back six times higher than the bill..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Hall Hustle: The Magic Water Bullet

What water do we need, and when do we need it?

"...If the recent City Council presentation on the conspiracy-steeped Water Treatment Plant No. 4 was the municipal equivalent of..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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 Chron Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Open Water

Is it wrong to root for the sharks?

"...a small budget and even smaller cameras in Open Water, a DV feature by husband-and-wife filmmakers Kentis and Laura..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Water Woes Continue

Austin Water and Austin Energy vow to secure third-party audits for meter reading and billing

"...Last Wednesday during a Public Utility Committee meeting, Austin Water Utility Director Greg Meszaros told members of Council that..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

This adventure fantasy about a boy's involvement with a mysterious animal is also a period story about childhood anxieties.

"...Brian Cox. A family film in the best sense, Water Horse plays like a cross between a World War..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Walk on Water

A homophobic Israeli assassin insinuates himself into the life of a former SS officer's gay grandson in hopes of learning the Nazi's location in a well-intentioned but ultimately simplistic plea for tolerance all around.

"...Gideon Shemer, Carola Regnier and Hanns Zischler. Walk on Water makes you wonder what the Mossad is teaching its..."

May 6, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

8 Water Parks Near Austin to Keep You Cool and Active

Regular old lake just not cutting it?

"...and hotter, a cool, exciting day spent at a water park or wave park becomes more and more enticing...."

May 14, 2019 Chron Events Post

Boil Water Notice: Restaurant Closings & HEB Update

Check the status before you buy food this week

"...In light of the much-discussed boil water notice issued today, many restaurants, bars, and other food..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Alamo Drafthouse’s Rolling Roadshow Presents Jaws on the Water

Scary summer fun at its finest

"...Alamo Drafthouse’s Rolling Roadshow presentation of Jaws on the Water is about as immersive an experience you can get..."

June 27, 2018 Chron Events Post by Danielle White

Dark Water

Despite a dream cast, this Hollywood remake of a Japanese horror classic is all wet.

"...Postlethwaite, Tim Roth, Dougray Scott and Camryn Manheim. Dark Water, adapted from Japanese director Hideo Nakata’s 2002 original (Ringu)..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Boil Water Notice Inspires Donations and Creative Drink Options

Fluff Meringues’ Grand Opening, Texas Wine Month, and Roya preview

"...to start the week than with a city-wide boil water notice, issued this morning (while many were in transit..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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