by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | News, Oil and Gas Pipelines
Exxon Mobil joins Houston-based Kinder Morgan in partnership with Midland-based EagleClaw Midstream on the $2 billion Permian Highway Pipeline. The 42-inch buried natural gas pipeline will be 430 miles starting north of Fort Stockton and stretching across much of... by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | County Authority, Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development
An underdog Democratic candidate stunned a former 14-year commissioner Tuesday to take the highest elected office in Hays County. Ruben Becerra, a San Marcos business owner, defeated Will Conley by 2,649 votes, according to unofficial, final results. All results will...
by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | Legislature and Regulation, News
A huge victory for local land conservation came out of yesterday’s election: $184 million for flood mitigation, $72 million of which will be used for open space protection around Austin.“Proposition D passed with 84% of the vote, the largest approval percentage...
by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | News, Riparian Management, Texas Water Symposium, Water Planning, Water Resources
The next recording of the Texas Water Symposium is planned for 7pm on Thursday, November 15th with a conversation about how man-made infrastructure can influence flooding in Hill Country creeks and rivers. The program, titled The future of flooding in Texas: How do we...
by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | Director's Notes, News
November marks a time to give thanks, and to take the opportunity to step back from the many demands of our daily lives to reflect on all we have to be grateful for. It is also a great time to recognize our growing family within the Hill Country community. It seems...