The Highland Lakes are almost full again. Now what?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is by LCRA Executive Vice President of Water John Hofmann…
Lake Buchanan
Kayaker found dead on Lake Buchanan
Law enforcement found the body of a kayaker on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 31,…
LCRA still advises caution on lakes; no decision on drawdowns
The Highland Lakes have mostly returned to normal following the Fourth of July weekend flood,…
GALLERY: Lake Buchanan is full
For the first time since around 2005, Lake Buchanan is 100 percent full. On Wednesday,…
Buchanan Dam floodgates open for first time since 2019
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates on Buchanan Dam for the first time since…
Flood causes rapid rise of Buchanan and Travis reservoirs
The Fourth of July weekend flood dumped billions of gallons of water into the Highland…
Outlook on summer lake levels
With summer here and little precipitation in the Central Texas forecast, Highland Lakes reservoirs most…
Summer starts with tips on safe swimming, boating
Summer 2025 officially begins in the northern hemisphere at 9:42 p.m. Central Daylight Time on…
LCRA: It’s OK to drive on dry lakebed; just don’t cause trouble
The Lower Colorado River Authority is publicly clarifying its rules and regulations for driving on…
LCRA announces water restrictions, no downstream releases
The Lower Colorado River Authority on Monday, March, 3, announced it will raise its drought…
LCRA eyes 2025 rate rise for farmers
The Lower Colorado River Authority has proposed raising rates for downstream rice and turf farmers…
Dog death prompts algae warning for Highland Lakes
People and their pets should stay away from algae in the Highland Lakes, warned the…
Judge rules in favor of Donall Estates on one part of lot owner suit
The Donall Estates POA received a favorable judgment on June 27 in a civil lawsuit…
Six people rescued after boat sinks on Lake Buchanan
Buchanan volunteer firefighters pulled six boaters out of Lake Buchanan at around 10:45 p.m. on…
LCRA lowers drought stage, but summer conservation still vital
The Lower Colorado River Authority officially reduced its drought stage from Stage 2 to Stage…
Boat ramp reopens; spirits rise with lake
After nearly two dry years, the Llano County Park boat ramp on Lake Buchanan has…
Lake Buchanan sees major rain gains
As of Tuesday, May 14, Lake Buchanan has risen over 8 feet since April 30,…
Big gains for lakes after heavy rain
Heavy, consistent rainfall across the Colorado River Basin over the past 10 days, from April…
Rivers rise with heavy rainfall, which could boost low lakes
The Colorado and Llano rivers are rising following heavy rainfall across their watersheds over the…
New LCRA drought plan limits watering with hefty fines
Starting May 1, all firm water customers of the Lower Colorado River Authority are required…
LCRA proposes stiff fines for drought plan violators
Lower Colorado River Authority firm water customers that do not comply with drought restrictions could…
Illegal dam on Llano River tributary to be demolished
After months of planning and negotiations, an illegal private dam across the James River in…
Lake Buchanan town hall on eclipse
The Lake Buchanan Communities Alliance is holding a town hall meeting on potential challenges that…
No Highland Lakes water to coastal farmers for second straight year
The Lower Colorado River Authority will not sell Highland Lakes water to most of its…