WIMBERLEY — Aqua Texas, a water utility company that serves Hays County, was fined approximately $450,000 by the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) for pumping 89.4 million gallons of water in 2022, which was almost twice the amount was allotted by its permit. “We are the fastest...

BUDA — In the 1986 Austin Metropolitan Transportation Plan, SH 45 was envisioned to become a loop encircling the city of Austin, known as the Austin Outer Parkway. Over the last 37 years, sections of the highway have largely been completed, leaving only the “gap” between I-35 South and RM 1626 to co...

By Megan Wehring When Texans need an escape from the scorching summer heat, many travel to find a cool spot along the 90-mile San Marcos River. Protecting the natural beauty of the river does not come easy — regular maintenance is needed. Every spring, volunteer groups work to beautify the upper por...