Toxic algae in Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority reported that blue-green algae samples collected from Inks Lake and…
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LCRA restricts access to popular Marble Falls fishing spot near dam
For decades, anglers have traveled from San Antonio, Austin, and Highland Lakes communities to go…
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 sets public meeting on proposed Lake LBJ sand dredging operation
A public meeting regarding permits for commercial dredging on Lake LBJ has been set for…
LCRA accepting grant applications from nonprofits
Nonprofits within the Lower Colorado River Authority service area can apply for Community Development Partnership…
LCRA approves land sale for Marble Falls wastewater treatment plant
The Lower Colorado River Authority approved the sale of a 49-acre parcel of land to…
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,…
LCRA accepting grant applications for nonprofit projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting grant applications from Highland Lakes nonprofits via its…
East Lake Buchanan VFD receives $25,000 grant to equip rescue boat
The East Lake Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $25,000 grant from the Lower…
LCRA reopening handful of parks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is reopening some of its parks starting April 22 for…
Lake LBJ and Inks Lake refills begin Monday
The eight-week drawdown of Lake LBJ and Inks Lake is coming to an end. The…
LCRA to partially open floodgate during Max Starcke Dam work
With crews conducting planned maintenance at Max Starcke Dam for several weeks, the Lower Colorado…
Horseshoe Bay receives LCRA grant for WaterSmart software
With the help of a $14,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, city of…
TCEQ approves LCRA Water Management Plan updates
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently approved the Lower Colorado River Authority’s updated Water…
Open and closed boat ramps during lake lowerings
As the Lower Colorado River Authority draws down Lake LBJ and Inks Lake through February…
LCRA accepting applications for community development project grants
The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofits and…
LCRA lowering LBJ and Inks beginning January 2
On January 2, the Lower Colorado River Authority will begin lowering Lake LBJ and Inks…
Marble Falls putting plan in place to battle zebra mussels
Even before state officials declared a zebra mussel infestation of Lake Marble Falls, the city…
LCRA grants go to Marble Falls, Kingsland, and Sandy Harbor organizations
Christmas came early for a few Highland Lakes organizations that received sizable grants from the…
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…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LCRA — so what is the problem?
BY WILLIAM D. HADDOCK As I begin this letter, I want to make clear that…
Burnet County requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
Lake LBJ at 1431 bridge to close for wastewater line work
Lake LBJ boaters and watercraft enthusiasts will have to steer clear of the RR 1431…