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More Dam Facts
Even if the rain stops soon, river levels could stay high for weeks.
"...Lower Colorado River Authority is saying local river and lake levels could stay high for weeks. This means they'll..."

June 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips
"...photograph by Gerald E. McLeod The Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery southwest of Burnet isn't your..."

July 25, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy
Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas
"...drought has relaxed its grip on the state, the lakes and rivers are full once again and ready to..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
"...Best additions to the state park system: Cooper Lake State Park northeast of Commerce and the Johnson Branch..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
"...Inks Lake State Park and the adjoining Longhorn Caverns State..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Kingsland
Tiny homes make a big splash in vacation rentals
"...Granite Lake Rentals outside of Kingsland has two tiny homes on..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
The top eight state park swimming holes in Texas
"...Inks Lake State Park outside of Burnet has the terrific..."

July 31, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

More Bad News for Boaters
More rain, more open floodgates, more boat bans.
"...the heavy rains overnight, the LCRA has temporarily closed lakes Inks, Travis, Marble Falls, and LBJ to recreational users...."

June 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips
Several historic bridges around the state have been recycled as pedestrian promenades
"...offers a nice view of the upper end of Inks Lake. The steel girders of the bridge have been..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
"...mixture of granite hills, scenic pastures, and the Highland Lakes make this the quintessential Hill Country drive. Stop to..."

April 5, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

More Places to Splash Around
More lakes to re-open after flooding.
"...lovers: The Lower Colorado River Authority has announced that Lake Marble Falls is scheduled to re-open for recreational boating..."

July 7, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Break Out the Paddles
The lakes are re-opening, but the process could be very slow.
"...from the Lower Colorado River Authority on the floods. Lake LBJ and Inks Lake will reopen for recreational use..."

July 6, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips
"...Roy B. Inks Birthday Celebration at Inks Lake State Park honors the..."

July 31, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
"...and wait their turn to be dropped into the lake for scuba divers to explore. photograph by Gerald E...."

April 17, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

City Confirms “Non-Concerning” Levels of Toxins in Algae in Barton Springs; Pool Still Open
Toxins found at many local waterways due to rising temperatures
"...on Williamson Creek, and Cold Spring on Lady Bird Lake. The city says the extreme heat and drought have..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup
Houston Restaurant Weeks, Perseid Meteor Shower, and more
"...Enchanted Rock State Park, a Night Sky Party at Inks Lake State Park, and other events on the meteor..."

Aug. 10, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
The first Lone Star Legacy Weekend allows daytrippers free access to state parks.
"...wildlife management areas, as well as Sea Center in Lake Jackson, Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, and the Game..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Five Dark Events to Beat the Heat
Nighttime distractions that flip off the sun
"...you access to their observation sites Bad Wolf Ranch, Inks Lake State Park, and Pedernales Falls State Park, as..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Looking Back at 2016
Some noteworthy milestones from last year
"...are visible in Palo Duro Canyon, Caprock Canyons, Bastrop, Inks Lake, and the flood-damaged McKinney Falls...."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Pure X
"...reverie or a peyote trip at Devil's Waterhole in Inks Lake...."

Sept. 9, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Vote Yes on Proposition 4
"...to some of our favorites like Bastrop State Park, Inks Lake, and Enchanted Rock. Texas deserves a world-class parks..."

Oct. 22, 2007 Postmarks

Becoming Drought Tolerant
Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies
"...could threaten to overtake its water supply; it shows lakeside residents and businesses closing their doors to the beached..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Paradise
Ten years after Gravity, Alejandro Escovedo finds his "Paradise."
"...American Legion outpost. Up the hill. Stop at Canyon Lake...."

June 28, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup
Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship
"...get a good look at the historic Roy B. Inks Bridge over the Llano River is from Grenwelge Park..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mickey: The Story of a Mouse Is a Tale of Perseverance
The mouse in everyone's house
"...images in the world. “I just walked around the lake,” said Jeff Malmberg, “and I saw Mickey three times...."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place
Holiday apparel ain't the only thing gay in the gAyTX: Check out some annual traditions.
"...and show it with hot food, DJ Danny, and drinks so cheap, you'll think it's 1988. Fri., Dec. 20,..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

TDH: 6/21/11
F1, pedicabs, Fun Fun Fun Fest & Willie close out council
"...The first of the Formula One items: Item 20 inks a deal with the Comptroller to establish the F1..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Do You Feel Lucky, PHHS?
Council committee takes next step in reorganizing social service funding
"...crowded Rainey Street area. And since the Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk technically meets transportation criteria (according to bond spending,..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

No Relief Upstream
More rain, more closed lakes, more safety warnings.
"...Colorado River Authority: There is no recreational boating on lakes Travis, LBJ, Marble Falls, and Inks until further notice...."

July 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...you sincerely for your article on euthanasia at Town Lake Animal Center ["What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?," News,..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

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