Reporting Texas: Austin Wants to Know Where the Wells Are

October 7, 2012

The City of Austin is stepping into the fierce battle over water rights and regulation in Texas.

In August, City Council members Laura Morrison and Kathie Tovo proposed that all private well owners in Austin register their wells with the city. The proposal followed a rise in private well drilling for lawn irrigation use in Austin’s wealthier neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights and Westlake.

Reporting Texas: UT's Warning System Does Not Extend to Nearby Businesses

September 21, 2012

"The boundaries between the UT campus and surrounding neighborhoods are porous. Yet the officials responsible for safety on and off campus see a strict boundary and divided responsibilities separating the two. The recent evacuation sheds light on the difficulty of coordinating emergency response when a threat arises – both on campus and off."