Water
Thursday, February 19, 2015 by Tyler Whitson
Resources
LCRA says Central Texas drought worst on record
The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Wednesday that, based on preliminary data from last year, it now considers the drought that has been afflicting Central Texas since 2008 to be the worst on record.LCRA Executive Vice President of Water John…
Thursday, February 19, 2015 by Kara Nuzback
Austin
ZAP shoots down variances for Far West parcel
The Zoning and Platting Commission took a hard stance against several requested environmental variances that would allow an Austin resident to build a 3,500-square-foot home on a steep slope at 4316 Far West Blvd.Property owner Ali Tabrizi sought to build…
Monday, February 16, 2015 by Tyler Whitson
Austin
Developers propose brackish water for Decker Golf
In a major shift, Decker Lake Golf LLC representatives have proposed a new plan they say would not use reclaimed water to irrigate a PGA-class golf course proposed for Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park.The company’s vice president, Warren Hayes, told…
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 by Tyler Whitson
City Council
Council discusses water scarcity
With the current central Texas drought showing no signs of abating, City Council sat down with staff and water experts on Monday to discuss the severity of the issue.Sharlene Leurig, who chaired the Austin Water Resource Planning Task Force, told…
Monday, January 26, 2015 by Tyler Whitson
Entertainment & Events
New agriculture commissioner calls water top issue
Recently elected Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said Wednesday that he plans for the agency to play a more active role as it relates to water.“We’re going to have a water department, and we’re going to be very…
