August 2009 News Archive

August 28, 2009 Conservancy shifts into high gear Scott Storm decided the best way to keep his family’s ranch together was through a conservation agreement that would protect more than 5,000 acres covered in live oak, Spanish oak and native prairie grasses. So he...

July 2009 News Archive

July 31, 2009 What Roof is Best for a Rainwater Harvesting System? Rainwater harvesting is fast becoming an attractive water supply option in many areas of Texas; some households are even using it as their sole source of water. Although rainwater is generally clean,...

June 2009 News Archive

June 30, 2009 Wind Energy and Transmission presentations scheduled for July 15 in Fredericksburg The public is invited to a meeting where wind energy and transmission presentations will be made by officials from the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA). The meeting will...

May 2009 News Archive

May 28, 2009 Hill Country control is denied A Statesman.com Editorial: Land Use Legislation A proposal to authorize county commissioners to exercise more control over land use appears dead — once again the victim of a lethal combination of ambivalence, inertia and bad...

April 2009 News Archive

April 30, 2009 PEC Election Underway Pedernales Electric Cooperative is conducting its second-ever open and competitive election for members of the Board of Directors. Be sure your voice is heard. Election details here. April 29, 2009 Hearing set for Llano River sand...