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Going by the Rules
A New Water Plan Avoids an Old Problem
"...Potter Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock was talking tough on water. "Forty years ago, the predecessor to the Texas Water..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Bill of the Week: Laying Pipe Across the State
Texas spending money on infrastructure? Not impossible.
"...dream, not a hoax, not some parallel dimension. A Texas Republican is not only spending money on new infrastructure..."

Jan. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Time to Get Ill
Five songs to fire up Lone Star legislators
"...The 83rd Texas legislative session convened Jan. 8 for its biennial spectacle...."

Jan. 31, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Yeakel Rules for Diane Hyatt
Shea supporter fired by Texas Water Development Board
"...May 13, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dumped cold water on a Texas Water Development Board effort to get..."

May 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Bill of the Week: Changing the Climate
Ellis hopes for a cooler future
"...issue of our time." But does that mean the Texas Legislature can – or will – do anything to..."

Feb. 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place
Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.
"...are pretty sure about two things: "Shit floats" and "Water flows toward money."..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Trench Warfare
Federal judge rules for LCRA on the Dripping Springs pipeline project, but the SOS lawsuit proceeds
"...feet below this earth, LCRA is laying a contested water pipeline. When completed, the line will move up to..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?
Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river
"...the deal with Tesla aren't sure exactly how much water the factory is using or will use, despite repeated..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Septic Overload?
LCRA Waits in Wings While City Ponders Sewer Service
"...the city of West Lake Hills that would ensure water quality protection without spurring commercial development in the area...."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia
City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service
"...Born in 1934 in Zapata, Texas, Garcia and his wife, Marina, who grew up in..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info
Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election
"...As is our custom, we note that rewriting the Texas Constitution by biennial referendum is poor legislative practice and..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info
Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election
"...As is our custom, we note that rewriting the Texas Constitution by biennial referendum is poor legislative practice and..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...constitutional rights of free speech and assembly, according to Texas Civil Rights Project director Jim Harrington, who is representing..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Country Club PERCs
Political Economy Researchers Preach Laissez Faire
"...solutions to environmental problems. For example, in areas with water shortages, PERC suggests that there be a market for..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...Texas already has a broad Right to Farm statute, which..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change
City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin
"...backlog of rape kits; passed through a handful of water-related measures, and sat through the latest rant from resident..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Preview
April 21 agenda
"...They'll also vote on a handful of water-related measures (Items 4-6; 10-12), including a resolution authorizing the..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Green Guide
A preview of our ongoing guide to green living
"...Specialists in high-efficency, water-cooled air-conditioning systems. 443-4466. www.alliedenergysystems.com...."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

A Drip of Progress for Northridge Acres
The state questions why the plan to provide water to Northridge Acres costs so much.
"...would be able to walk on all that high-priced water he sells to the folks in the Northridge Acres..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature

Naked City
"...in Southwest Austin, unless the company adheres to city development and environmental rules. The city and Longhorn already are..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Brethren of Cisterns
What's Old Is New Again
"...decided to chisel his orders in stone. Evidence of rainwater collection systems in Jordan dates back to at least..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The First Earth Day, 1970
Austan Librach remembers
"...uprising – born of anger over unregulated air and water pollution and directly inspired by the mass anti-Vietnam War..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides
Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.
"...the state and a lack of coherent thinking about water planning. With Proposition 6 – a constitutional amendment and..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: The Score
How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation
"...looks like in two years time. – Richard Whittaker Water: More in the Kitty, Less in the Lakes..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

First-Ever State Flood Planning Project Underway
Plan offers strategies to mitigate risk including structural improvements and buyouts
"...metro areas like Austin, spurred by increased population and development. In acknowledgment of that, the first statewide flood plan..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin
A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing
"...city land, as well as any grants for site development permits. Voting “Yes” is a vote in favor of..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements
General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments
"...YES. This ratifies the transfer of ASU from the Texas State University System to the Texas Tech University System...."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements
General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments
"...YES. This ratifies the transfer of ASU from the Texas State University System to the Texas Tech University System...."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements
General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments
"...YES. This ratifies the transfer of ASU from the Texas State University System to the Texas Tech University System...."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Are We Sucking the Trinity Dry?
Hays County residents call for creation of conservation district
"...Conventional enviro wisdom holds that the problem with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is not that it lacks..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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