HAYS COUNTY — A local aquifer that provides drinking water to millions of people across Central Texas could be at risk, according to a recent report by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA). The GEAA released a new report, “A Review of the Impacts of Senate Bill 2038 on Land Use and Water Supp...

HAYS COUNTY — The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) has declared a decrease from Stage 3 to Stage 2 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the San Antonio Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction within Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Medina ...

HAYS COUNTY— After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced that two aquatic invertebrates, the Texas troglobitic water slater and mimic cavesnail, are not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species ...

HAYS COUNTY — More than 20 million Texans are currently in areas of drought and 100% of people in Hays County are being affected by drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Texas Water Utilities Hydrogeologist Carly Peach spoke about the lack of rainfall and unprecedented high temperatures ca...

Hays County — In a growing area like Hays County, protecting water is of the utmost importance. Ahead of World Water Day, Texas Water Utilities (TWU) is sharing ways it and the community can protect precious resources. World Water Day is a United Nations day of observation recognized annually on Mar...

KYLE — For the first time in 15 years, the city of Kyle is utilizing unique methods to ensure residents and businesses have adequate water available. In December, city council signed an interlocal agreement with San Marcos, which makes Edwards Aquifer water from San Marcos’ permitted allowance avail...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – The Hays County Commissioners Court discussed a letter sent by the Travis County Commissioners Court opposing the completion of the State Highway 45 expansion project.   On Aug. 30, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a $2.5 million engineering and design cont...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — As Hays County continues to grow and the need for water increases, residents and various authorities are looking towards future water sources and infrastructure in order to plan for this demand.   Companies like Texas Water Utilities (TWU) and agencies like the Tex...

By Sahar Chmais Buda wants to give its residents incentives to conserve water, and the council took a look at options at its last meeting. Tuesday night, Blake Neffendorf, Buda’s water resource coordinator, presented council with a breakdown of the city’s water supply, costs and potential incentive ...

The city of Buda’s application to drill a new well into the Middle Trinity Aquifer to store water from the Edwards Aquifer will be the subject of a meeting of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 at 1124 Regal Road, Austin. Buda’s applicati...