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New Braunfels Utilities is expected to bolster its water and power infrastructure to prepare for future severe weather events. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Austin
6:55 PM Jan 31, 2022 CST
New Braunfels Utilities evaluates winter preparedness nearly 1 year after Winter Storm Uri
The proposed quarry would have an 80-year build-out plan and excavate 60% of the 1,500 acres. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
12:28 PM May 26, 2021 CDT
TCEQ and Vulcan Construction Materials file appeal in bid to overturn ruling against air-quality permit for Comal County quarry
Vulcan Materials operates a quarry located in San Antonio. (Courtesy Google Earth)
Austin
1:09 PM Mar 9, 2021 CST
Approval of air-quality permit for Comal County's Vulcan Quarry reversed in district court
The Gruene Water Reclamation Facility began operations in September 2020. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:00 AM Feb 9, 2021 CST
NBU in New Braunfels raises utility rates to keep up with booming population
Here is an aerial photo of the Vulcan Materials quarry located in San Antonio. (Courtesy Google Earth)
Austin
5:24 PM Dec 7, 2020 CST
Hearing for proposed Vulcan Quarry in Comal County set for Dec. 8
Engineering for the new dam has already been completed. (Courtesy Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority)
Austin
4:00 PM Nov 4, 2020 CST
Three Lake Dunlap propositions pass; construction to begin in 2021
An educational video created with the Environmental Protection Agency and other organizations will seek to educate residents regarding the mitigation of bacteria runoff into water bodies in the New Braunfels area. (Courtesy city of New Braunfels)
Austin
7:54 PM Oct 12, 2020 CDT
Watershed protection plan in New Braunfels continues to educate residents on bacteria runoff
Learn more about the candidates running in the November general election. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
11:06 AM Oct 8, 2020 CDT
Candidate Q&A: Comal County commissioner Precinct 1
Austin
4:25 PM Oct 5, 2020 CDT
Lake Dunlap residents make final push to restore dam
Vulcan plans to mine 40% of its 1,500-acre property at the intersection of Hwy. 46 and FM 3009 over the next 80 years. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
11:45 AM Feb 18, 2020 CST
Lawsuit filed against TCEQ for Vulcan quarry permit
Austin
4:39 PM Feb 6, 2020 CST
Vulcan's Comal Quarry is one permit away from operation
An aerial photo of the Vulcan Materials quarry located in San Antonio. (Courtesy Google Earth)
Austin
10:42 AM Dec 23, 2019 CST
New Braunfels citizen groups file motion against Vulcan Quarry air quality permit
At a contested case proceeding March 6, area resident Michael Zimmerman reviews the boundary map of the proposed Vulcan Quarry with Vulcan legal representatives to debate the inclusion of his property as an affected area.
Austin Metro
11:43 PM Apr 30, 2019 CDT
Residents spoke at final hearing before fate of project is decided
Ozone season is typically August through early October and is a time when it is most likely ground-level ozone is going to form. Click the link below for a breakdown of local air quality data.
Austin Metro
2:40 AM Apr 9, 2019 CDT
Central Texas region on verge of exceeding national air quality standards
Austin Metro
7:41 PM Sep 17, 2018 CDT
TCEQ announces public hearing dates for Edwards Aquifer Protection Program
Opponents of a proposed landfill in Guadalupe County say it could have negative environmental impacts because of its location in the Carrizo-WIlcox Aquifer recharge zone and its proximity to the Randolph Air Force Base Auxiliary Airfield.
Austin Metro
12:00 AM Aug 15, 2018 CDT
TCEQ OKs permit for controversial landfill in Guadalupe County
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Millions of gallons of industrial wastewater were discharged from Samsung Austin Semiconductor's facility in late 2021 and early 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
1:10 PM
State agency weighs penalty for Samsung wastewater spill; Austin officials call for improved monitoring
Contractor error is believed to be the cause of an unauthorized discharge of raw sewage into Brushy Creek after overflowing from a nearby manhole. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:44 AM
Contractor error leads to unauthorized sewage spill at BCRUA wastewater treatment plant in Round Rock
Cedar Park City Council approved modifications to the Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan on consent at June 9 meeting. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:26 PM
Cedar Park City Council approves alternative water sources
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued an Ozone Action Day for May 6. (Courtesy city of San Antonio)
San Antonio
4:06 PM
San Antonio Metro Health alerts public of Ozone Action Day for May 6
Excavator moving trees on a construction site
Houston
11:48 AM
Hockley residents raise environmental concerns as developers begin land clearing for treatment plant near FM 2920
San Antonio is possibly looking at being required to meet new federal air quality standards, city officials have said of the Environmental Protection Agency's recent actions. (Courtesy Google Streets)
San Antonio
5:06 PM
Environmental Protection Agency: San Antonio area may not be complying with ozone standards
Millions of gallons of diluted acidic waste were discharged from Samsung Austin Semiconductor's facility in late 2021 and early 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
3:34 PM
Officials press for further industrial reviews after millions of gallons of waste, stormwater spill from Samsung plant
The Round Rock Utilities Department has not hit its "big break yet," department Director Michael Thane said during a March 10 City Council meeting. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:04 PM
Source of excess wastewater evades Round Rock utilities as search nears 1 week
Round Rock Utilities Director Michael Thane provided an update regarding the city's increased inflow of wastewater during the City Council packet briefing March 8. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:50 PM
Search for source of excess wastewater inflow continues in Round Rock
Richardson City Council is in the process of dealing with contaminated groundwater underneath the Promenade Shopping Center off Coit Road. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Dallas - Fort Worth
11:27 AM
City of Richardson taking steps to prohibit groundwater use at Promenade Shopping Center