News & Updates
Commentary: Digital billboards are more trouble than some may suggest
In the recently published commentary, “Texas cities should upgrade billboard laws for digital age,” Russ Horton suggested that Austin and other Texas cities quickly “consider carefully crafting” digital sign agreements with sign owners or “find themselves left behind...
With Texas Building Boom Comes Higher Flood Risk
Over the years, planners, engineers, water quality experts and others have come to recognize how urban development can drastically alter the landscape and exacerbate flooding. The culprit, many experts believe, is impervious cover — the massive buildings, commercial...
Director’s Notes – November 2016
November 2016: Giving Thanks - Just like that, Fall is in full swing in the Hill Country and the gorgeous cooler weather reminds us the holidays will soon be here. November is a month for giving thanks, and I appreciate the opportunity to share with all of you a few...
How Urban Trees Can Save Lives
Heatwaves are one of the world's most underestimated threats, killing more than 12,000 people every year around the world—more than any other weather-related event. And heat is especially dangerous in cities, which tend to be much warmer than surrounding...
85th Texas Legislature – Committees discuss water issues as they prepare for next session
Are you curious what water topics will be discussed, debated and voted on during the upcoming 85th Texas legislative session? While it is still early, the following information will help you stay current on legislative activities. In between sessions, interim charges...
Dripping Springs residents oppose Onion Creek wastewater discharge
The city of Dripping Springs and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality listened to dozens of north Hays County residents and community members speak against a proposed permit that could allow the city to discharge up to 955,000 gallons of wastewater into Onion...
Dripping Springs residents upset over treated sewage dumping in Onion Creek
Treated sewage is being dumped into the Onion Creek Central Texas waterway as the area works to keep up with the all the people moving to Hays County. The tributary begins on the Blanco/Hays county line and snakes its way to the Colorado River in Austin. Along the way...
Online Survey Seeks to Understand Private Land Management Needs
TPWD Urging Private Landowners to Participate in Brief Questionnaire | Understanding Texas private landowner needs, preferences and concerns in operating and managing their land and natural resources is the purpose of a brief online questionnaire developed by the...
With $237.8 million Hays County bond package approved, planning begins
Hays County voters passed a $237.8 million bond package this week, but it may be at least another six months until ground is broken, County Commissioner Will Conley said Wednesday. The bond package included two propositions: $106.4 million for public safety...