by Leah Cuddeback | Jul 19, 2023 | Aggregate Production Operations, Community, County Authority, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Regional Planning, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Facing a two-lane highway about 13 miles west of New Braunfels, a 546-acre ranch hugging the west fork of Dry Comal Creek has caused a stir in the community. Behind a small gate, hills dotted with live oaks and a few freely roaming horses can be seen. But neighbors... by Leah Cuddeback | Jul 19, 2023 | Community, Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
A big question some city leaders have to ask this summer is whether residents should have drinking water or a nice lawn. Of course, drinking water is the only answer. That’s why at least four cities in the KVUE viewing area have increased water restrictions for... by Leah Cuddeback | Jul 19, 2023 | News
The cavernous Maryland warehouse housing Community Forklift bulges with doors, windows, flooring and light fixtures, some lightly used, some more so, but all for sale at big discounts. Dozens of customers browsed the wares on a recent weekday morning at the East Coast... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 21, 2023 | Aggregate Production Operations, News, Planning and Development
“There is plenty of sand on land. They don’t have to ruin our lakes for this,” Ortiz [of TRAM Texas] said. “We’ve got to stop it right here, we’ve got to stop it right now, or we’ll live to regret it.” Click here to read... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 21, 2023 | Community, Equity in the Outdoors, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Public Lands, Regional Planning
Andrew Sansom got his first job in 1959 as a lifeguard at Lake Jackson Municipal Pool in his hometown about 55 miles south of Houston. Little did the 14-year-old know the job would set the stage for a lifelong career in parks administration and environmental... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 21, 2023 | Drought, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Conservation, Water Resources
Between the ongoing drought and summer heat on the way, water is in short supply and high demand. One local man has found a way to reuse water that falls on his property. “This is just innate to me. This is what I do. I rebuild habitats,” said Bill Nash....