Council approves permanent water restrictions
After an hour-and-a-half debate, City Council voted Thursday to approve an ordinance that will permanently restrict residents from using automatic sprinklers on their lawns more than once a week.
Council Votes to Permanently Tighten Water Restrictions
Central Texas is drought-free. The Highland Lakes are full and for the first time in years, Austin was on the brink of ending its water use restrictions.
Water on the Home Front
Learn More About the Texas Water Crisis, State Law, and Drought Resistant Landscaping
Proposal for federal land drilling includes Lake Somerville
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is asking for bids on oil and gas leases for 36,000 acres of federally owned land, including under Lake Somerville, Brenham’s water source.
Editorial: We recommend Lon Burnam in Democratic race for Texas Railroad Commission
Former state Rep. Lon Burnam gets our nod over Cody Garrett and Grady Yarbrough in the Democratic primary for an open seat on the three-member Texas Railroad Commission.
Xeriscape Styles for Texas
Xeriscapes can come in a wide variety of appearances. There is a xeriscape style for everyone.