Williamson County burn ban extended to Jan. 18
The Williamson County Commissioners Court extended the county's burn ban to Jan. 18 during its meeting Dec. 18.
View ArticleHarris County bans use, sale of certain fireworks for holidays
The use and sale of two types of fireworks—missiles with fins and skyrockets with sticks—will not be allowed in Harris County from Dec. 20–Jan. 1, per a vote Dec. 4 by commissioners court.
View ArticleLocal drought conditions slated to improve in 2013
Although northwest Harris County is considered to be in a moderate to severe drought, recent rainfall has helped alleviate some drought conditions in recent weeks.
View ArticleYard Genesis
The constant struggle to maintain a healthy, green lawn can be the bane of a Central Texan’s existence.
View ArticleCedar Park, Leander to consider joining water customer coalition
Cedar Park and Leander will soon decide whether to participate in the newly created Highland Lakes Firm Water Customers Cooperative.
View ArticleDrought unlikely to end this summer, LCRA officials say
The Highland Lakes water supply is unlikely to be replenished this summer because of ongoing drought conditions, officials from the Lower Colorado River Authority announced June 24.
View ArticlePflugerville passes amendements to drought contingency plan
The Pflugerville City Council approved at its June 25 meeting amendments to the city's drought contingency plan, effective immediately.
View ArticleCedar Park considers increasing water rates temporarily
The drought has taken enough of a toll on the area to force Cedar Park to enact its strongest watering restrictions ever while simultaneously considering an increase in water rates until conditions...
View ArticleHutto water supply exceeds need
This summer, communities throughout Texas are implementing strict contingency plans to help conserve water during what could be the worst drought on record. Residents in Hutto, however, will not have...
View ArticleCouncil approves new drought plan
Pflugerville City Council approved amendments to the city’s drought contingency plan, which are intended to increase public awareness on water use and conservation.
View ArticleDrought persists in Williamson Co.
For many Georgetown residents, the 3 inches of rainfall between July 14 and 17 was a welcome occurrence.
View ArticlePflugerville to enact Stage 3 watering restrictions
Under Stage 3, residents are only allowed to water once per week according to the last number of their address.
View ArticleAustin continues to stare down drought conditions
Even though the Austin area has seen some rain over the past month, officials from various water-related organizations say it has not been enough to pull the area out of one of the most severe droughts...
View ArticleLCRA staff recommends cutting off downstream rice farmers for third...
The Highland Lakes' drought conditions continue to persist despite recent rains, and Lower Colorado River Authority staff is recommending downstream rice farmers be denied reservoir water for a...
View ArticleLCRA vote likely cuts off rice farmers for historic third-straight year
The Lower Colorado River Authority board voted 8-7 to cut off downstream rice farmers from Highland Lakes water unless lake levels significantly increase in the coming months.
View ArticleSan Marcos enacts stage 3 drought restrictions
San Marcos enacted stage 3 drought restrictions on April 20. The move reduces the amount of time sprinklers can be used and bans the filling of swimming pools and use of decorative water features.
View ArticleAustin wins award for water conservation technology
Austin Water Utility just beat out 100,000 sites from around the world to win an award recognizing its use of technology in water conservation efforts.
View ArticleRise in drought index levels in Montgomery County sparks notice from fire...
With the summer heat and lack of rainfall pushing much of Montgomery County’s drought index close to 2011 levels, Fire Marshal Jimmy Williams warned residents in the western part of the county of the...
View ArticleLCRA proceeds with new reservoir, revised water management plan
A new reservoir similar to Lake Travis will be built along the Colorado River by 2017.
View ArticleSan Marcos advisory board recommends water rate adjustments
The city of San Marcos held a workshop Jan. 12 to discuss the city’s water outlook and potential rate changes for customers of the city’s water system.
View ArticleSan Marcos cancels fireworks; Kyle continues as planned
San Marcos officials announced Monday they have canceled the fireworks portion of the city's July 4 celebration, while Kyle officials say they are going forward their fireworks plans.
View ArticleSan Marcos water restrictions continue
San Marcos continues Stage 2 restrictions as stakeholders group prepares to submit conservation proposal to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
View ArticleSan Marcos returns to Stage 1 watering restrictions
A declaration by the Edwards Aquifer Authority lifted Stage 2 restrictions
View ArticleMagnolia Fire Department returns to business as usual
Firefighters remain vigilant of ongoing drought conditions
View ArticleState drought conditions devastate area tree population
Tomball and Magnolia begin to remove and replant trees
View ArticleWildlife rehabilitation class
The Friends of Texas Wildlife group is offering a free wildlife rehabilitation class at their new facility in Magnolia.
View ArticleFish supply restocked at Burroughs Park Lake
The lake at Burroughs Park in Tomball is swimming with life again.
View ArticleDrought conditions improving in Harris and Montgomery counties, but future...
The ongoing drought that has plagued Texas over the past year appears to be improving thanks to some continuous rainfall in recent months.
View ArticleRecent drought results in 4,000 trees removed from parks
With trees dying by the hundreds, local parks are still feeling the affects of the drought, one of the worst the state has seen in recent years.
View ArticleDead trees force closure of WilCo disc golf course
Williamson County is closing its disc golf course in Southwest Regional Park in Leander for about six months because of the safety hazard created by dead trees in the park.
View ArticleLocal agricultural industry begins to recover from extreme drought
Due to plentiful rains beginning in November 2011 and continuing through spring, the local agricultural industry is beginning to bounce back from a devastating 2011.
View ArticleVolente has high hopes for lake’s future despite drought conditions
The lowest Lake Travis water levels in nearly 50 years are not enough to deter Volente business owners who expect to bounce back from the worst known drought in Texas history.
View ArticleArea golf courses begin to bounce back from drought
The game must go on at Crystal Falls Golf Course and Avery Ranch Golf Club despite more than four months combined of temperatures topping 100 degrees in each of the past two summers.
View ArticleSan Marcos returns to Stage 2 drought restrictions Sept. 21
The Stage 3 drought response rules that San Marcos has been under since Aug. 20, were lifted Sept. 21. The lift comes after the city received 2.65 inches of rain Sept. 13–16. On Sept. 14 the Hays...
View ArticleLCRA staff recommends revised drought emergency relief plan
Downstream rice farmers may regain access to Lake Travis water if a proposed drought relief order gains approval from the Lower Colorado River Authority board.
View ArticleUpdate: LCRA board reaches compromise on emergency drought order
The so-called “aqua cliff” may have been avoided after the Lower Colorado River Authority board voted Nov. 14 to endorse emergency drought relief that would potentially provide water downstream for...
View ArticleHarris County bans use, sale of certain fireworks
The use and sale of two types of fireworks—missiles with fins and skyrockets with sticks—will not be allowed in Harris County from Dec. 20–Jan. 1, per a vote Dec. 4 by commissioners court.
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