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 LBJ
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,…
Buchanan Dam floodgates open for first time since 2019
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates on Buchanan Dam for the first time since…
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…
Highland Haven resident killed in boating accident
A Highland Haven resident was killed in a boating accident on Lake LBJ on May…
LCRA announces invasive plant removal schedule, rebates
The Lower Colorado River Authority will refund up to 50 percent (maximum of $7,500) of…
PHOTOS: Highland Lakes during and after the flood
Highland Lakes waters have mostly returned to normal after heavy flooding of the Llano River…
Dog death prompts algae warning for Highland Lakes
People and their pets should stay away from algae in the Highland Lakes, warned the…
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…
LCRA proposes stiff fines for drought plan violators
Lower Colorado River Authority firm water customers that do not comply with drought restrictions could…
LCRA to help with aquatic nuisance treatment in Highland Lakes
Lakeside property owners struggling to manage nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and…
LCRA replaces first of 10 floodgates on Wirtz Dam
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently replaced the first of 10 floodgates on Wirtz Dam….
Zebra mussels on a break but they’ll be back, expert warns
The good news is that, for the moment, zebra mussels appear to have disappeared from…
Collier withdraws Lake LBJ dredging applications with plans to resubmit
Collier Materials withdrew all four of its applications to establish two sand and gravel dredging…
Collier Materials given more time to clarify Lake LBJ plant questions
Collier Materials has until Oct. 20 to complete its response to technical review comments from…
Lake LBJ swimmer dies from rare amebic infection
A Travis County resident died after swimming in Lake LBJ earlier in August and then developing…
LCRA finds toxic algae in LBJ, Inks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is urging people and pets to avoid algae in Inks…
LCRA helping groups battle invasive plants on LBJ, Inks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering rebates of up to 50 percent of the…
Save Lake LBJ lays out plan for stopping sand plants
Save Lake LBJ is encouraging Highland Lakes residents to contact their elected officials and take…
Save Lake LBJ public meeting on dredging proposal June 15
Save Lake LBJ wants to “separate fact from fiction” regarding two proposed dredging operations and…
LCRA tells Collier Materials other permits required for dredging operation
The Lower Colorado River Authority is raising many of the same questions as opponents of…
LCRA approves new marina ordinance
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors lifted a moratorium on new community marinas…
LCRA tweaks marina ordinance based on public comments
Marina owners will be given more time to incorporate increased fees into their billing process…
Elected officials ask LCRA for public meeting on LBJ dredging
Two elected Texas officials representing Burnet and Llano counties want a public meeting on four…