With LCRA dredging ordinance, residents worry about ‘industrialization’ of lakes
Some residents aren’t sold on the long-term effectiveness of the Lower Colorado River Authority’s new…
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LCRA approves commercial dredging rules
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors on Nov. 17 approved a measure that…
LCRA raises firm water rates by $10 per acre-foot, effective January 2022
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors made official on Wednesday, Oct. 20, what…
LCRA seeks public input on proposed Highland Lakes dredging ordinance
The Lower Colorado River Authority is taking public comments on a proposed dredging ordinance for…
Central Texas mussels could be protected under Endangered Species Act
Six Central Texas freshwater species soon could be listed under the Endangered Species Act by…
We need to look at the big picture, warns Highland Lakes advocate
Ten years after the Central Texas Water Coalition was founded, its volunteer members are still…
LCRA expands blue-green algae monitoring
Monitoring of potentially toxic blue-green algae begins July 1 at 16 additional sites in the…
Inks Lake infested with zebra mussels
Inks Lake joined the growing list of Texas lakes fully infested with zebra mussels. The…
Boating accidents and fatalities on the rise; TPWD stresses water safety
During the first four months of 2021, Texas recorded a 40 percent jump in open-water…
Toxic algae in Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority reported that blue-green algae samples collected from Inks Lake and…
LCRA warns against dogs swimming in lake algae after toxin found
The Lower Colorado River Authority is warning pet owners to be vigilant while on the…
LCRA issues moratorium on commercial dredging of Highland Lakes
The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors issued a one-year moratorium on commercial dredging…
LCRA won’t draw down lakes in 2021
Lower Colorado River Authority announced it has no plans to draw down Lake Marble Falls,…
LCRA to invest $64M in dam maintenance
After completing an almost two-year project of replacing floodgates at Tom Miller Dam in Austin,…
Kayak anglers throwing down on the Highland Lakes
Kayak anglers are converging on the Highland Lakes for the 2020 Lonestar Throwdown tournament Oct….
Officials: Stop spread of zebra mussels
As the summer boating season winds down, officials are asking people to take precautions when…
‘Fishing Report’ returns to KBEY
The “Fishing Report” is back on KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune with renowned fishing guide…
Boating season is here; be careful
Boaters planning to hit the Highland Lakes over Memorial Day weekend won’t be alone. “Texas…
Open and closed boat ramps during lake lowerings
As the Lower Colorado River Authority draws down Lake LBJ and Inks Lake through February…
LCRA lowering LBJ and Inks beginning January 2
On January 2, the Lower Colorado River Authority will begin lowering Lake LBJ and Inks…
LCRA to lower Lake LBJ for second straight year; Inks Lake drawdown also in 2020
The Lower Colorado River Authority is taking the unprecedented action of lowering Lake LBJ two…
Life in These Highland Lakes: Why local anglers are hooked
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Marble Falls residents Greg Mills and Lee Beurshausen stay ready for…
New Kali’s Law requires emergency kill switch on boats
EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any…
Zebra mussels found in Lake LBJ; Marble Falls probably next
FROM STAFF REPORTS More bad news for the Highland Lakes as the Texas Parks and…