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Who Will Debate Prop A on Vista Ridge in San Antonio?
Who Will Debate Prop A on Vista Ridge? Tuesday, October 16, 7 – 8 pm, Pan American Golf Association Clubhouse 2300 Avenue B, San...
Linda Curtis
Oct 11, 20184 min read


Independents to swing the Cruz v Beto race
Is it possible for Texas Independents to swing the Cruz v Beto race? If you live in Central Texas, be sure to read the WATER WAR ALERT at...
Linda Curtis
Sep 5, 20182 min read


How to Organize Texas Independents
How to Organize Texas Independents This paper was adopted on August 20, 2018. Please note, if LIV is holding a forum in your district,...
Linda Curtis
Sep 5, 201814 min read


Town Hall Water Meetings Tuesday July 17
The Town Hall Water Meetings Tuesday, July 17, at the Paige Community Center are Try to reserve a seat but if you decide last minute,...
Linda Curtis
Jul 14, 20181 min read


Welcome to California: LCRA Joins Siege on Simsboro Aquifer Water
Map of proposed wells for LCRA Permit to export 25,000 acre-feet of groundwater from the Boy Scout property in Bastrop County This...
Linda Curtis
Jul 14, 20183 min read


Special Meeting of Lost Pines Board on End Op Permit
Please attend a Special Meeting of Lost Pines Board on End Op Permit Where: Giddings Public Library, 276 N. Orange Street When: ...
Linda Curtis
Jan 31, 20181 min read


End Op Appeals!
End Op appeals to do an end-run around Lost Pines District and Judge Carson Campbell’s recent ruling for landowners! Will landowners get...
Linda Curtis
Jan 25, 20182 min read


Last Night in Lost Pines
Last night in the Lost Pines, the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District tabled any decision to appeal Judge Carson Campbell’s...
Linda Curtis
Jan 18, 20181 min read
Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District Meeting
In all likelihood, the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District meeting is still on tonight, Wednesday, January 17, at 7 pm at...
Linda Curtis
Jan 17, 20181 min read


Water Protectors Unite in Bastrop Wednesday night!
Water protectors are uniting in Bastrop on Wednesday night having scored a VERY important court victory last week. We hope this victory...
Linda Curtis
Jan 15, 20182 min read


Judge Rules for Landowners in Groundwater Export Dispute
We are more than excited to share this long overdue news for Texas landowners and their rights to protect the aquifers beneath them —...
Linda Curtis
Jan 4, 20183 min read


Judge Hears Arguments on Landowners’ Right to Protest Groundwater Export, Ruling to Come
SIMSBORO AQUIFER WATER DEFENSE FUND (SAWDF) P.O. Box 690 Elgin, Texas 78621-0690 www.simsborowaterdefensefund.org ~~Working for a legacy...
Linda Curtis
Oct 19, 20172 min read


Wake up, Texas! Smell the coffee.
Wake up, Texas! Two mega-water deals are either about to swamp us or citizens will succeed in pulling the plug. Don’t get caught thinking...
Linda Curtis
Oct 12, 20173 min read


Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Meeting, 10-3-17, Videos
#PostOakGroundwaterConservationDistrict
Linda Curtis
Oct 6, 20171 min read


In Post-Harvey Texas Will Governor Abbott Allow a Manmade Disaster?
Some would say only God and Mother Nature “own” the Simsboro — humanity only stewards it. Part 1: Post Oak Savannah Groundwater...
Linda Curtis
Oct 4, 20174 min read


RED ALERT! Stop the Vista Ridge Fast One on Tuesday — Milano, TX
This red alert signals a turning point in the Vista Ridge water project – aka the San Antone Hose.COME TO MILANO (MILAM COUNTY) THIS...
Linda Curtis
Oct 1, 20172 min read


Cedar Creek Residents Express Concerns at TCEQ — including video!
We are happy to provide a 29-minute video this portion of the TCEQ hearing held in Cedar Creek, Texas (Bastrop County) on September 18,...
Linda Curtis
Sep 28, 20171 min read


Lee County Landowners and SAWDF Critical of Lost Pines District Permitting Practices
“A Ranch” has applied for an 800 gallon per minute well that would fill an Olympic swimming pool almost twice a day. The permit for...
Linda Curtis
Jul 13, 20176 min read


Torpedo this sneaky SAWS water amendment for the San Antone Hose!
We REALLY need your help to torpedo a SAWS Vista Ridge/San Antone Hose — Amendment #6 to Senate Bill 533 — at the last minute, just like...
Linda Curtis
May 25, 20173 min read


Urgent Water Alert! Call Sen. Kolkhorst NOW!
This legislative water alert is of urgent importance. These bills affect Please act on this information and also ask others to call for...
Linda Curtis
May 16, 20173 min read
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