LCRA completes $51 million project to upgrade Buchanan Dam

The Lower Colorado River Authority has completed a more than 12-year project to upgrade the floodgates at Buchanan Dam to maintain continued reliable and safe operations at the dam. The $51.

Some Less-Common Trees and Shrubs of the Hill Country: Part II.

Last week, I wrote about some Hill Country native trees and shrubs that are not rare, but certainly not common. In the process of writing I realized there were more trees and shrubs in that category than I thought, so here are several more.

Extreme Weather Trends Should Drive Change in State Thinking

Few things unite Texans like the shared experience of Texas weather. We can all agree that Texas summers are hot, our droughts are frequent, and Texassized storms can pack a punch. And we have all learned to pay close attention to flood and hurricane warnings.

Water: Conserve it, Capture it, and Keep it Clean

I recently came across a booklet, or manual, produced by the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District in Kendall County a few years ago. I was struck by the title, “Water: Yours, Mine and Ours,” because it conveys the idea that there is only one water and it belongs to all of us.

Are we upside down in life?

I remember the time I noticed a little black beetle on his back frantically kicking his feet. I had no idea how he got in that predicament, and I was wondering if he could upright himself.

The Road to Redemption

A recent road trip reminded me of the need to get directions for the most efficient trip. My GPS often gives several options for travel that vary a few miles and minutes and that may or may not include a toll road. I am grateful to have clear directions in unfamiliar roads.