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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Hoover Valley fire department will use grant for new rescue equipment
A $23,727 grant will help purchase new battery-operated rescue tools for first responders with Hoover…
LCRA approves commercial dredging rules
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors on Nov. 17 approved a measure that…
Wirtz Dam next on floodgate upgrade list
Now that the 37 floodgates on Buchanan Dam have been upgraded, the Lower Colorado River…
Cottonwood Shores faces budget gap after LCRA water rate increase
With the Lower Colorado River Authority announcing a water rate increase for its firm water…
Save Lake LBJ hopping bus to LCRA meeting in protest of dredging ordinance
In a last-ditch effort to oppose commercial dredging in the Highland Lakes, Save Lake LBJ…
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 completes $51 million Buchanan Dam upgrade; could raise lake level
The completion of a $51-million upgrade at Buchanan Dam could lead to raising the lake…
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…
Public input sought on 2026 regional water plan
A public meeting to discuss development of the 2026 Region K regional water plan, which…
LCRA to honor George Russell for board service during Aug. 18 meeting
Former Marble Falls Mayor George Russell will be honored for his six years as an…
Road and bridge budget bump should help pave Burnet County roads
Several Burnet County residents living along County Road 336 came to grumble about the crumble…
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 offering grants for community development projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects…
LCRA expands blue-green algae monitoring
Monitoring of potentially toxic blue-green algae begins July 1 at 16 additional sites in the…
LCRA grant to help replace roof on Highland Haven City Hall
Highland Haven is replacing the roof on City Hall with help from an $8,000 grant…
Cottonwood Shores using community grant for Aspen Park improvements
Aspen Park in Cottonwood Shores is getting new playground equipment with help from the Lower…
LCRA board to discuss finances April 28
The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors is meeting 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 28,…
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 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 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 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 to ‘storm harden’ Horseshoe Bay, Granite Shoals utility lines
The reliability and resiliency of transmission lines that travel through Horseshoe Bay and Granite Shoals…