The small Central Texas town of Llano, entirely dependent on a river that’s now only a trickle, is facing potentially draconian water restrictions. And it’s not alone. If rain doesn’t come soon, more cities could too.
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In-depth reporting on oil, gas, renewable power, and policies shaping the future of energy in Texas from The Texas Tribune.
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
An Everybody-in-the-Pool effort on what’s left to do in the special session, Ramshaw on a doozy of a congressional race shaping up, Aguilar on the debate over sanctuary cities and other immigration proposals, M. Smith on the state’s used-up Rainy Day Fund, Grissom on efforts to kick the special interests out of an insurance fight, Dehn and Tan on whether the special session helps or hurts the governor’s national ambitions, Galbraith and KUT Radio team up for a series on the long-term outlook for Central Texas water, Aaronson on government attempts to balance openness and privacy with data releases, yours truly on Amazon’s run at a sales tax break, and Hamilton on an ethnic gap in higher education: The best of our best from June 20 to 24, 2011.
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The Midday Brief: June 24, 2011
House Speaker Joe Straus knocks down the TSA “anti-groping” bill. Are voters ready for another Texan in the White House? News of the “tepid” response to Perry’s NALEO speech spreads inside the Beltway.
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Audio: Water Needs of Proposed Coal Plant Spark Debate
Plans to build a coal plant called the White Stallion Energy Center near Bay City have stirred controversy, as residents near and far worry about air pollution and the huge amounts of water needed to operate the plant.
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Proposed Coal Plant’s Water Plan Stirs Debate
Plans to build a coal plant called the White Stallion Energy Center near Bay City have stirred considerable controversy, as residents near and far worry about air pollution and the huge amounts of water needed to operate the plant.
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Audio: For Texas Rice Farmers, Livelihoods At Stake in Water Talks
Rice farmers in Southeast Texas are braced to receive less water in the future, amid growing demand from cities.
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Rice Farmers’ Livelihoods at Stake in Water Battle
Despite the drought, rice fields in Southeast Texas are emerald green this time of year, thanks to water released from two reservoirs hundreds of miles up the Colorado River. But the rice growers fear for their future, as water restrictions tighten.
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Series Explores Central Texas’ Water Supply
The Texas Tribune and KUT 90.5 FM are running a five-part series this week on water supplies in Central Texas, looking specifically at the long-term future of two key lakes that supply water to Austin and other growing cities, as well as to rice farmers a few hundred miles down the Colorado River.
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In Austin, Growing Water Needs and Conservation
As Austin prepares to tighten its watering restrictions to once a week later this summer, trees and lawns — not to mention the water utility’s revenues — are suffering. Long-term, Austin and nearby cities want to ensure the continued health of the Highland Lakes.
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Audio: Austin Hopes for Healthy Lakes
Austin hopes to keep plenty of water in the nearby Highland Lakes over the long term, to reduce the risks posed by drought.